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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING The Crossroads…

“The terrific C.J. Box shifts into overdrive at The Crossroads . . . the Pickett family fills this riveting thriller with heart as big as the American West.” —Lisa Scottoline

“Readers will be happy to be back with the Pickett family in Twelve Sleep County… Box again delivers an entertaining narrative set against an epic Western landscape in the twenty-sixth installment of an equally epic series.” —Booklist

“Raining here, but I’ve got a cup of hot tea and a Joe Pickett novel, so who has it better than me?” —Stephen King

“Warning: don’t open The Crossroads if you’ve got a busy week. Once you start it, there’s no walking away. Box’s writing is like a porcupine quill. It hooks into you and won’t let go.” —Steven Rinella

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Where we enrich our community by enhancing library programs, expanding access to resources, and fostering a love for learning.

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Our mission is to generate continued enthusiasm for our library system and to secure funding for enhancements that will enrich the variety and depth of library programs, services, and collections. We are committed to the diverse needs of our community, ensuring that everyone benefits from the wealth of resources our libraries offer and that we continue to grow these assets for all McKinney residents.

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    —Katherine Hepburn, acclaimed actress

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    ― Albert Einstein, physicist

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    Dolly Parton

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