Blue Heaven

by C. J. Box
Blue Heaven cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 6357
  • Added: 2025-11-14
  • Updated: 2025-11-14
  • ISBN: 9781848879959
  • Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
  • Published: 2010-07-01
  • Reviews: 3

Twelve-year-old Annie and her younger brother William find themselves on the run after witnessing a brutal crime in the North Idaho woods. With the killers being respected Los Angeles policemen, they can't trust the law or go home. Their only hope lies with Jess Rawlins, a rancher who senses something amiss in Blue Heaven and is willing to stand against the odds to protect them. As the siblings navigate a world where danger lurks at every turn, they must rely on their wits and the kindness of strangers to survive. The tension escalates as the killers close in, and the stakes are higher than ever. Will Rawlins and the children outsmart their pursuers, or will they fall victim to the very people sworn to protect them?

Reviews
Criminal Element · 2020-01-24
excellent 4.50

The book is a classic thriller with all the expected elements, making it an engaging read. The story is fast-paced and keeps the reader hooked until the end.

This reviewer really enjoyed the book, calling it a straight-up, old-fashioned thriller. They appreciated the classic elements that make up the story, such as the suspense and the well-crafted characters. The pacing is excellent, and it keeps the reader on the edge of their seat throughout. The reviewer also noted that the story is well-balanced, with moments of tenderness that contrast with the violence, making it a compelling read overall.

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    Blue Heaven is a straight-up, old-fashioned thriller.

    The story has all the classic elements.

    It's a well-balanced story with moments of tenderness that contrast with the violence.

She's Got Books on Her Mind · 2015-01-23
great 4.00

The book is intense and suspenseful, with graphic elements that add to the urgency of the story. The characters and their interactions are well-developed and engaging.

This reviewer found Blue Heaven to be a really intense and suspenseful read. They appreciated the graphic elements that added to the sense of urgency in the story. The characters and their interactions are well-developed, making the story even more engaging. The reviewer also noted that the book is a page-turner, keeping them hooked until the very end. Overall, they found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable read.

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    Blue Heaven was a really intense, suspenseful read.

    It could be quite graphic at times yet it helped the book portray a sense of urgency.

    The characters and their interaction is very good.

BooksPlease · 2014-11-03
fantastic 4.50

The book is loved for its action-packed storyline and well-crafted characters. The setting in North Idaho adds a unique backdrop to the story.

This reviewer loved Blue Heaven and plans to look out for more books by C.J. Box. They appreciated the action-packed storyline and the well-crafted characters. The setting in North Idaho adds a unique backdrop to the story, making it even more engaging. The reviewer also noted that the book is a quick read, with a lot happening in just four days. Overall, they found it to be a highly enjoyable and thrilling read.

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    I loved it and will certainly look out for more books by C J Box.

    The action takes place over four days in North Idaho one spring.

    It's a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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