Craig Johnson's rough-and-tumble hero Walt Longmire is quickly becoming a fan-favorite and a critical success. Here Walt has his hands full as greedy land developers employ shady, violent methods to reverse their fortunes in recession-racked Wyoming. "It's the scenery-and the big guy standing in front of the scenery-that keeps us coming back to [these] lean and leathery mysteries."-New York Times Book Review
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"Another good one from Craig Johnson---I finished it with trepidation, knowing there are only a few more books currently left in the Walt Longmire series. Craig Johnson has rapidly become one of my favorite authors, continuing to impress with his writing and particularly his character development. His books always make me consider living in Wyoming, but this one gives the reader pause with its description of overwhelming winter weather. I've only been to Wyoming in the summer and I've always enjoyed my visits---perhaps I should continue on that basis."
— Mike (4 out of 5 stars)
“It’s the scenery—and the big guy standing in front of the scenery—that keeps us coming back to these lean and leathery mysteries.”
— New York Times Book Review“It’s hard to imagine a more likable lawman than Sheriff Walt.”
— Kirkus Reviews" Hard to get into but managed to finish it. Wasn't as "edge of seat- keep me wanting" as I am used to but a good story never the less "
— barbara, 5/5/2017" Another fun book in one of my favorite mystery series. "
— Mercedes, 2/17/2014" The characters and characterization made this book for me. Set in a Wyoming winter where the temperature tops out at about 3 degrees, it pits Sheriff Walt Longmire and his deputies against bad guys of the in-bred, amateur, and hardcore variety in a town where everyone has a wise-ass comment. "
— Carolyn, 2/15/2014" Love this series, though wonder how on earth his body can keep up this abuse? I'm hoping that Cady will get married in the 7th book. "
— Carol, 2/13/2014" Audio -- set in WY but in the decay of the population. Not interested. "
— Irene, 2/8/2014" This was my first read by Johnson and was up in the air, but gave it another try with "The Dark Horse" and now I'm a fan. "
— Michael, 1/31/2014" Another good addition to the Longmire series. Starts slow but picks up speed as the book moves along. Love the Wyoming setting. Glad Johnson moved back to straight story telling rather that the flashback style used in the prior two novels in the series. "
— Ken, 1/25/2014" My husband watched the Longmire series when it was on tv last year, but I think I may have watched it only once. I enjoyed this book and will probably look for more in this series. "
— Sandy, 1/19/2014" Entertaining as usual, but must every single mystery come to a head during severe weather? "
— Marissa, 1/16/2014" Sixth in the Walt Longmire mystery series. Love the descriptions of high prairie winter. I like the characters in this series. "
— Gail, 1/9/2014" Best of the series I've read, so far. Still too many loose ends left to be tied up in the final pages of the epilogue. "
— Tony, 12/8/2013" Another well read (by George Guidall) installment of Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire mysteries. This is the last on that our library owns. Sad but true. "
— Susie, 11/18/2013" Enjoyable, loved the main character. "
— Wanda, 9/21/2013" I liked this book a lot. Walt Longmeier is very endearing. Craig Johnson's sense of humor is wonderful and even though this was a murder mystery, I found myself often laughing outloud. "
— Lynn, 8/11/2013" Enjoyable reading - lots of little funny one-liners that you have to think about. Sheriff Walt Longmire has another case to solve involving the junkyard. #6 in the series, didn't really advance any of the recurring/main characters much, but looking forward to the next one. "
— Patrica, 4/17/2013" This is definitely one of the most fun mystery series I've read. Who would have thought, Wyoming. "
— Will, 4/16/2013" I love the setting and his humor. this one's not as gripping as the Dark Horse but is definitely a good read. "
— Leslie, 4/11/2013" Another excellent page turner by Mr. Longmire! "
— Annette, 3/21/2013" Drugs, murder, sex, and dog fights what else could you ask for in a book. I love this guys writing style and the sheriff Walt Longmire. "
— Burt, 3/8/2013" The strength of the Longmire books is the interplay between the characters in the sheriff's office. The book was a little slow to star but once the murders started to pile up it became a lot of fun. Can't wait for season 2 to come on t.v. "
— John, 8/11/2012" another good Sherrif Longmire mystery - even some really funny parts "
— Jean, 4/16/2012" This is the six book in Walt Longmire series. The main storyline is enjoyable enough, written with warm, humorous dialogues and good police work. I liked it! "
— Meggie, 11/13/2011" Craig Johnson is my newest fave fiction writer. Jim Chwirut and Dan Downer--if you aren't reading his stuff, you should be. John Sandford-type stuff set in the sticks of Wyoming, great dialogue, interesting characters, gritty protagonist. "
— Bruce, 8/24/2011" I read a review of this novel and was intrigued enough to start the Walt Longmire series. Avid fans of CJ Box and Tony Hillerman will not be disappointed. I especially enjoyed the character of Henry standing Bear. "
— Steve, 6/22/2011" Another Walt Longmire story with mystery and humor. This is a funny guy. I like this character. "
— Linda, 5/13/2011" The characters and characterization made this book for me. Set in a Wyoming winter where the temperature tops out at about 3 degrees, it pits Sheriff Walt Longmire and his deputies against bad guys of the in-bred, amateur, and hardcore variety in a town where everyone has a wise-ass comment. "
— Carolyn, 4/22/2011" A new author that I plan to try again. "
— Chris, 4/3/2011" Another good book by Craig Johnson. Takes place in Wyoming. I like the characters, especially the main characters Walt and his Indian best friend. A series that keeps getting better, and the author is only 49, so I hope he is a prolific writer! "
— Rena, 3/12/2011" If you aren't reading this Wyoming author's great mysteries, you are missing out on great reads. "
— Dave, 2/11/2011" Poor Walt gets bit in the butt! I caught the Bear using a contraction, he said might've in reference to his attraction to his former ninth grade teacher. Another gooder in a favortie series. "
— Mary, 2/10/2011" just picked this up. found it pretty entertaining. Looks like you should read them in order. Main character is very interesting. his dog seems great. "
— Hrn1947, 2/3/2011" Enjoyable reading - lots of little funny one-liners that you have to think about. Sheriff Walt Longmire has another case to solve involving the junkyard. #6 in the series, didn't really advance any of the recurring/main characters much, but looking forward to the next one. "
— Patrica, 1/24/2011" Craig Johnson is my newest fave fiction writer. Jim Chwirut and Dan Downer--if you aren't reading his stuff, you should be. John Sandford-type stuff set in the sticks of Wyoming, great dialogue, interesting characters, gritty protagonist. "
— Bruce, 1/19/2011" Enjoyed the ride as far as storyline. Fast paced twists and turns involving murder and crime. He would refer to the same characters with different names on the same page which became confusing. My first time reading Craig Johnson, perhaps earlier books would clarify the duplicate names. "
— Patty, 11/26/2010Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for fiction, the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir, and the Prix SNCF du Polar. Death Without Company was selected by Booklist as one of the top ten mysteries of 2006 and won the Wyoming Historical Society’s Award for fiction book of the year. His novella Spirit of Steamboat was the first One Book Wyoming selection. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.