Joe Pickett’s little brother is mentioned in the novels as having died in a drowning accident when he was very young.
In the Joe Pickett series by C.J. Box, Joe’s younger brother is a character who is not alive during the timeline of the books. His name was mentioned as being Sheridan Pickett, and he tragically died in a drowning accident at a very young age. This event occurred before the start of the first book, “Open Season,” and is part of Joe’s backstory, contributing to the depth of his character. The loss of his brother is a poignant detail that occasionally resurfaces throughout the series, reflecting on Joe’s sense of family and the personal tragedies that have shaped his life. Joe’s memories of his brother and the impact of this family tragedy play a role in his development as a character and his interactions with his own children and family.