Anthony Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (2002) Winner
Charles James Box Jr.
チャールズ・ジェームズ・ボックス・ジュニア
Chāruzu Jēmuzu Bokkusu Junia
Aliases:
C. J. Box
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1958-11-09 （Casper, Wyoming）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Casper, Wyoming → Wyoming
Career
- Occupations
- Author
- Active Years
- 2001-2024
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | — | Mass Communications | Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications | — | United States |
University of Denver
Mass Communications
Degree:
Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Anthony Award | Open Season | Best First Novel | Bouchercon | Winner |
| 2001 | Macavity Award | Open Season | Best First Novel | — | Winner |
| 2001 | Gumshoe Award | Open Season | Best First Novel | — | Winner |
| 2001 | Barry Award | Open Season | Best First Novel | — | Winner |
| 2008 | Edgar Award | Blue Heaven | Best Novel | Mystery Writers of America | Winner |
| — | Prix Calibre 38 | — | — | — | Winner |
| 2008 | BIG WYOMajor | — | — | Wyoming Tourism | Winner |
| 2010 | Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Award | — | — | — | Winner |
| 2016 | Western Heritage Award | — | Literature | National Cowboy Museum | Winner |
| 2021 | Falcon Award | Breaking Point | — | — | Winner |
Anthony Award
2001
Work:
Open Season
Category:
Best First Novel
Organization:
Bouchercon
Result:
Winner
Macavity Award
2001
Work:
Open Season
Category:
Best First Novel
Result:
Winner
Gumshoe Award
2001
Work:
Open Season
Category:
Best First Novel
Result:
Winner
Barry Award
2001
Work:
Open Season
Category:
Best First Novel
Result:
Winner
Edgar Award
2008
Work:
Blue Heaven
Category:
Best Novel
Organization:
Mystery Writers of America
Result:
Winner
Prix Calibre 38
Result:
Winner
BIG WYOMajor
2008
Organization:
Wyoming Tourism
Result:
Winner
Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Award
2010
Result:
Winner
Western Heritage Award
2016
Category:
Literature
Organization:
National Cowboy Museum
Result:
Winner
Falcon Award
2021
Work:
Breaking Point
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Open Season
2001 Mystery fictionThe first Joe Pickett novel. A Wyoming game warden faces wildlife and crime issues.
EnvironmentalismCrimeWyoming life
Translations
- Translated into 27 languages
Adaptations
- Big Sky (TV series, based on The Highway)
- Joe Pickett (TV series)
Translations of Works
- Novels translated into 27 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed nature descriptionsThriller elements
- Recurring Motifs
- WildlifeRural justiceEnvironmental issues
Health
-
Third-degree burns2022年Injury from a freak barbecue incident
Legacy
American mystery author known for Joe Pickett series. Over 10 million copies sold in US.
Archives
- American Heritage Center
In Popular Culture
- Adaptations into Big Sky and Joe Pickett TV series
Trivia
- Enjoys fishing, golfing, and outdoor activities
- Has 3 children
- Wyoming native