Citrus County is the second novel by American author John Brandon, following his debut novel Arkansas.

While writing the book Brandon drew inspiration from several kidnappings in the United States and saw this as a way for the character of Toby to "distinguish himself from the common vandals and shoplifters Citrus County is crawling with.

"[2] The book follows Toby, a young man that wants to set himself apart from the other criminals and hoodlums in his area.

Critical reception for Citrus County has been largely positive and the book has received praise from Publishers Weekly, the Sydney Morning Herald and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

[3][4][5] The Tampa Bay Times noted that the book's location worked in its favor, drawing comparison to the 2005 kidnapping and murder of Jessica Lunsford.