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Land of Wolves

(Walt Longmire #15)

Craig Johnson

4.39 · Rating details · 2,768 ratings · 346 reviews

The new novel in Craig Johnson's beloved New York Times bestselling Longmire series.

"It's the scenery--and the big guy standing in front of the scenery--that keeps us coming back to Craig Johnson's lean and leathery mysteries."
--The New York Times Book Review

Recovering from his harrowing experiences in Mexico, Sheriff Walt Longmire returns to Absaroka County, Wyoming, to ...more

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Nov 23, 2019 Julie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-book, cloud-library, mystery-shelf, 2019

Land of Wolves by Craig Johnson is a 2019 Berkley publication.

Outstanding!!

Longmire is back on familiar ground in this fifteenth installment. A complicated family situation, and the strange death of a shepherd, initially labeled as a suicide, has Longmire back at work while still recovering from the soul-crushing experience he barely survived in Mexico.

This is one of the best installments in this series I’ve read in a while. The 'arc' centered around Walt’s trip to Mexico to rescue his Land of Wolves by Craig Johnson is a 2019 Berkley publication.

Outstanding!!

Longmire is back on familiar ground in this fifteenth installment. A complicated family situation, and the strange death of a shepherd, initially labeled as a suicide, has Longmire back at work while still recovering from the soul-crushing experience he barely survived in Mexico.

This is one of the best installments in this series I’ve read in a while. The 'arc' centered around Walt’s trip to Mexico to rescue his daughter, was very dark and gritty. I felt I was quite patient with Johnson’s off the beaten path meanderings. However, I was beyond ready to get back to Absaroka County, Wyoming!!

This mystery is interesting, and complex, as are the characterizations and motives. The wolf, and the symbolic spiritualism it represents, is very befitting of this series, which has always had a spiritual undertone. The story is also back on procedural grounds and the guessing game is as good as it gets.

“In my culture, animals are celebrated as beautiful, mysterious, powerful, dangerous, and benevolent. There was a period, before we lost the ability to listen, when the animals took pity on us, protected and taught us to the point where they became human in times of need.

Johnson does set a different tone here, however, as Longmire’s previous escapades are not a distant memory, just yet. Walt presents with some classic PTSD symptoms and is often in physical discomfort. As though realizing, and accepting his limitations, readers will probably pick up on an unfamiliar fragility about Walt, but the story has an edge many of the pre-Mexico stories don’t.

I wonder if Johnson is signally readers that the series may progress into a different sort of crime story, removed from the usual cozy-like atmosphere of old. There are still a few laugh out loud moments and our favorite characters are back in their element, as well, which was so nice to see.

I thoroughly enjoyed this latest installment in the series. Although the tone is a bit gravelly, it was still a comforting return home, so to speak. Overall, this was a stellar addition to the series and I’m once again feeling very excited about the next installment!

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Jul 13, 2019 Karl marked it as to-read

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This book is an ARC (Advanced Uncorrected Proof). I don't really know why i purchased this book at a retail outlet. I generally disliked Mr. Johnson's last two books, I guess the price must have been right. The book was not given or sent to me for a review. I may have wanted to read this book due to the hope that this installment will satisfy as earlier ones in the series did. The official publication date is September 17, 2019.

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Sep 29, 2019 Brenda rated it it was amazing

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I had no problem remembering the previous book in this series, but I went back and read my review anyway. I didn’t like that book at all, gave it 2 stars. I’m happy to announce that Craig Johnson is back on track with this book! All the things I love about this series are here: Vic in all her snarky glory, the wise Cheyenne Nation, an introspective Walt, atmospheric Wyoming, and the spirituality of a wolf.

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Oct 04, 2019 Truman32 rated it liked it

The Walt Longmire Detective series is the written equivalent to comfort food. They are safe and dependable, it has nostalgic value, and it is comforting. In our crazy unhinged world, comfort is a valuable commodity. It is like pizza. If you are looking for something that pushes the boundaries, keep looking, buster, there is going to be no pineapple on Sheriff Longmire’s pizza pie (actually, in all seriousness, pineapple should never be found polluting the pure beauty of the magnificence called The Walt Longmire Detective series is the written equivalent to comfort food. They are safe and dependable, it has nostalgic value, and it is comforting. In our crazy unhinged world, comfort is a valuable commodity. It is like pizza. If you are looking for something that pushes the boundaries, keep looking, buster, there is going to be no pineapple on Sheriff Longmire’s pizza pie (actually, in all seriousness, pineapple should never be found polluting the pure beauty of the magnificence called pizza. If you are one of the deranged monsters who commits this atrocity, just know that you will be burning in the fiery pits of hell once your spirit has left this mortal coil).
Walt Longmire is the steadfast sheriff of Absaroka County (located in Wyoming). The mysteries are like those found in 1980’s detective shows on CBS. Nothing really changes and certain aspects of the stories and the characters repeat time after time. You can bet that Thomas Magnum is going to sport a loud Hawaiian shirt. Rick is going to complain about his bar tab at the King Kamehameha Club. T.C.’s poor Island Hoppers chopper will get all shot to hell while Higgins loses his mind over Magnum borrowing those super-pricey binoculars without asking. All the while wacky-but lovable landlord Mr. Furley will make uncomfortably homophobic comments regarding Thomas’s super-short cut-offs before heading over to the Regal Beagle to suck back several Harvey Wallbangers and pass out in a drooling heap. Comfort food.
Craig Johnson’s newest Longmire book, Land of Wolves, is the same. In this go-round the mystery is driven by the murder (or is it a suicide?) of a rural sheep shepherd. There is family intrigue, mystic Native Americans, and a roaming wolf that shows his furry snout at all the right times. But the real reason we read these is to see Walt and his team do their thing. Their thing being Walt who by now must be over 95 years old perform the heroics of a man in his 20’s while struggling to understand the fundamentals of sending or receiving email. Deputy Vic Moretti swearing up a storm while physically threatening everyone as her bad mood continues. And hulking Henry Standing Bear hanging around to provide support and ethnic insight to the sheriff. But you know what? I am alright with that. The Longmire books are comforting.
Sure nothing particularly artistic or groundbreaking occurs, but you do get to spend more time with these great characters doing what they always do. Out of nostalgia and comfort comes many great traditions such as setting up Christmas trees, lighting up the old minora, or in the case of my family -- trying to sell any red-headed children you have been cursed with to the nearest passing gypsies. So I will continue to read these books and even relish the comfort and stability they provide.
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Jun 17, 2019 Linden rated it liked it · review of another edition

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A rancher in Absaroka County hires shepherds to assist with his large flocks. When one of the men is found dead, it falls to Walt Longmire to ascertain whether it was suicide or murder. I enjoy this series, especially the characters, and now picture them as the actors who appeared in the Longmire Netflix series which, in my opinion, was one of the most outstanding adaptations of a favorite book series ever.

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Oct 09, 2019 Mark rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019, western

Walt Longmire is back as sheriff in Absaroka County in Wyoming after his altercations in Mexico and is still recovering from his wounds. This time there is no action-packed story but more of a mystery involving the staged suicide of a sheepherder which connects with the grandson of a Basque landowner who is being chased and kidnapped as well.
An then there is the wolf that Walt encounters several times of which Cheyenne nation is sure is the forebode of a vision. Victoria Moretti the ...more

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Jul 28, 2019 Ry Brooks rated it it was amazing

“Land Of Wolves”, Book 15 of the Walt Longmire Mysteries

When we first encounter Walt Longmire in “Land of Wolves”, he still suffers traumatic physical and psychological damage from his battle with Tomas Bidarte in the preceding installment, “Depth of Winter”. Walt is hurting, tired, and, to put it mildly, is a stranger in a familiar land. He’s not sure how to fully recover, or if he really wants to. Even the “pride of lionesses” is powerless to intervene in his inner struggle to regain the parts “Land Of Wolves”, Book 15 of the Walt Longmire Mysteries

When we first encounter Walt Longmire in “Land of Wolves”, he still suffers traumatic physical and psychological damage from his battle with Tomas Bidarte in the preceding installment, “Depth of Winter”. Walt is hurting, tired, and, to put it mildly, is a stranger in a familiar land. He’s not sure how to fully recover, or if he really wants to. Even the “pride of lionesses” is powerless to intervene in his inner struggle to regain the parts of him he cast aside like discarded emotional armor, in preparation for that epic showdown.

It appears a wolf has attacked sheep on the high prairie Basque country of Absaroka; troubling because there have been no known wolves in the county for decades. Then, there is a chilling discovery. A sheepherder has hanged himself- or has he? Anyone else under the circumstances would take a step back and let others deal with the investigation, but Walt Longmire knows that to do so might mean losing himself...for good.

Readers will be delighted to learn that Vic, Ruby, Sancho, and Dog all have prominent roles to play in this story, and there may even be a visit of sorts from an old friend, one who has a habit of leaving Mallo Cup calling cards. It is a tale that encompasses tragic betrayal, family intrigue, and vigilante justice, while also delving into Walt’s personal journey back to the man he once was, and again hopes to be.

“Land of Wolves” is a more traditional Longmire mystery than was the thriller pace of “Depth” and takes place on what should be comfortable territory, Walt’s home turf of Absaroka County, but he finds himself off balance - made so by his physical and mental injuries, by changes happening in his own Sheriff’s Department, and by his tenuous grasp of what is real and what may be simply imagined.

Craig Johnson’s word-craft as usual sets a new high bar. If you are new to the book series, you will fall in love with the world of Walt Longmire, and if you are an old hand, your love will be richly rewarded.
- Ry Brooks
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Aug 20, 2019 Abibliofob rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I have read every single book in this series and I have watched all the episodes in the TV show and even bought some stuff from Craig Johnsons home page store. The only thing missing now is to visit Wyoming during the Longmire days. Yes I am a fan of this Character. This adventure is one of the best in a while and really funny in parts. Walt is getting up to date on technology, sort of. It is as most of the books a dark story and I think it's sad that they changed some of the tone and stories in ...more

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Sep 27, 2019 Julie rated it really liked it

Walt is back in Wyoming where he belongs. Vic is Vic and I just love her!!!! and Henry, Sancho, Ruby and Dog :) Great story with some heart wrenching moments. And now I have to wait another year...

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Nov 07, 2019 LJ rated it really liked it

Shelves: male_author, contemporary_post_1945, viking_press, police_procedural, wyoming

First Sentence: Acknowledgements: Once, as a young man running fence for a rancher up near Dillon, Montana, I found myself stretching barbed wire over a rocky ridge, having ground-tied my horse below because his shod hooves weren't too fond of the outcropping.

An unusually large wolf is spotted by Walt. Is it the one suspected of killing sheep from a local herd? When Walt goes to find the herdsman, he found the man's body and a question as to whether he committed suicide or was murdered. Ranchers First Sentence: Acknowledgements: Once, as a young man running fence for a rancher up near Dillon, Montana, I found myself stretching barbed wire over a rocky ridge, having ground-tied my horse below because his shod hooves weren't too fond of the outcropping.

An unusually large wolf is spotted by Walt. Is it the one suspected of killing sheep from a local herd? When Walt goes to find the herdsman, he found the man's body and a question as to whether he committed suicide or was murdered. Ranchers want the wolf found and killed. A woman wants it saved as its DNA is unique. Henry Standing Bear believes it may be a messenger. Walt wants to solve the mystery of the herder, especially when another crime is committed.

For those of us who read everything from the cover page on, the "Acknowledgements" should not be missed. There one will find what is essentially a true, short story as a lead to the actual story.

Johnson transports readers into the environment of the story with rich, evocative passages and lush writing. Lest you fear he gets too flowery, it is balanced by his dialogue which is audible, natural, and tinged with the humor one has come to expect from this author and these characters. "'Why is everyone treating me like a Fabergé egg?' 'After Mexico, all parties have decided that you need a little more adult supervision.' ... 'Sancho follows me to the bathroom' … 'He's taking his orders very seriously.'" " Finally, there are always things one learns such as about 'predator zones.'

The element of mysticism, often a part of this series, adds a special touch to the story. Linking the wolf to Virgil White Buffalo, from prior books, and Henry Standing Bear telling about the spiritual relationship between a human and animals is worth considering in these times of environmental destruction.

What is very interesting is that this is a Walt who is older, slower, still recovering from the injuries of his last case. It is also a slightly more vulnerable Walt, questioning his relationship with his daughter. Although is it hard to imagine in this time, there has always been a running joke about Walt not having a computer. That he finally receives one, due to the wonderful character of Ruby, Walt's secretary, provides several delightful exchanges.

Johnson includes fascinating information on a considerable number of topics. While these are interesting and do relate to the plot, after about the third occasion, it does begin to feel as though it is filler.

"Land of Wolves" takes us back to Johnson's earlier books, which is a very good thing, with his trademark humor, dialogue, interesting characters, and excellent plot twists.

LAND OF THE WOLVES (PolProd-Walt Longmire-Wyoming-Contemp) – G+
Johnson, Craig – 15th in series
Viking – Sept 2019
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Nov 22, 2019 Kasa Cotugno rated it really liked it

Shelves: audio, genre-crime-thriller, loc-usa-wy

Love the Longmire series, and this one is one of the best.

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Oct 10, 2019 Tucker rated it really liked it

I consider this one of the best books in the series and highly recommend it!

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Oct 09, 2019 Scott rated it really liked it

**As I continue my Longmire series read, full disclosure requires that I openly admit I am a devoted fan of the Longmire television show (on A/E and now Netflix) and have enjoyed reading the previous books in the Longmire book series that inspired that show even more. With that said, I am still doing my best to provide objective and an honest review. **

“Land of Wolves” is the fifteenth book in the “Longmire” mystery series, continuing the fictional adventures of Walt Longmire, Sheriff of **As I continue my Longmire series read, full disclosure requires that I openly admit I am a devoted fan of the Longmire television show (on A/E and now Netflix) and have enjoyed reading the previous books in the Longmire book series that inspired that show even more. With that said, I am still doing my best to provide objective and an honest review. **

“Land of Wolves” is the fifteenth book in the “Longmire” mystery series, continuing the fictional adventures of Walt Longmire, Sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming; his daughter, Cady, the world’s greatest lawyer; his best friend, Henry Standing Bear; his loyal and outspoken deputy, Vic Moretti; his loyal and less outspoken deputy, and Dog, his faithful animal companion.

When we last left our fearless law enforcement officer at the end of the last book, “The Depth of Winter”, Walt had barely survived his final showdown with his evil archenemy, Thomas Bidarte, international hit man who had kidnapped Cady with the intent of auctioning her off to Longmire’s worst enemies. However, that personal confrontation down in Mexico and the results of it has left Walt in a world of physical and emotional pain.

Returning home to Absaroka County, Sherriff Longmire struggles to recover from the impact of that traumatic experience on his emotional state. When returning to work, he finds a dead Basque shepherd in the Big Horn Mountains that appears to have committed a suicide by hanging himself from a tree. Walt also sees a large grey wolf that appears to have been kicked out of his pack and looking for a new home. The old beast strikes Walt’s memories of his spiritual guide, Virgil White Buffalo, whose mysterious presence appears when a child is in danger.

As Walt looks take a closer at the Shepherd’s death, it appears that murder may be the likely cause. The victim’s employer, the Extepare’s, a family of Basque ranchers known for their history of violence raises enough questions for Walt to investigate further. He discovers strained relationships between parents, their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild. Walt also comes across strange carvings left on the trees and Mallo Cup candies with play money in unusual places, leaving him wondering if Virgil’s influence is watching over him and trying to send him a message.

The further Walt digs into the shepherd’s situation and history, the clues don’t seem to make sense or connect. At the same time, Walt finds his fragile emotional state is breaking down. His daughter, Cady. is barely communicating with him as she struggles to put own her life back together after being held prisoner by a madman. a surprising potential opponent for the office of Sherriff with strong backers gets revealed, and the final backbreaker may turn out to be Walt having a computer forced into his work life.

There are a lot of things to like about this book in which Johnson works hard to get Longmire back to his foundational roots, while exploring the deepest core of who he is and what he stands for. Walt’s struggle to return to a normal life is handled with depth and quality. His pain and suffering are painfully realistic. His strained relationship with his daughter, Cady, pulls on your heartstrings because you know what he went through to save her, and the cost is turning out to be heavy on both of them as they try to find their ways back to a stable life. I think that Walt’s brutal recovery is authentic and important to his ongoing development and growth.

I was reminded of how much I missed Walt’s interactions with his deputy and true love, Vic. I especially appreciated her raw and unfiltered sassy, flippant attitude, as well as her R-rated banter with Walt. No one makes an art of expressing the F-word like her. Also, having appearances from Henry Standing Bear and Lucian brought joy to my heart, especially the revealing history of how Lucian lost his leg was an interesting addition. And my personal highlight was experiencing Ruby try to teach Walt how to use his desktop computer. That was memorable.

Overall, “Land of Wolves” was a more personalized story about Longmire dealing with personal loss, sacrifice, and of course, family. Although Walt’s still stubbornly focused on justice at all cost, even to the detriment of his own health, the reader is left with the hope that a new day will dawn for him, Vic, and Cady.

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Sep 28, 2019 Barb in Maryland rated it really liked it

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A very enjoyable outing in this series; nicely low-key (after the excitement of the previous book, Depth of Winter) and somewhat melancholy.
Walt is back on the job, though not yet fully recovered from his ordeals. It is fun to watch his deputies hover over him, futilely trying to keep him from over-doing anything physical. It is also obvious that he has a galloping case of PTSD (and no wonder, given the above-mentioned ordeals).
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Oct 18, 2019 Joyce rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I'm not always happy with the books in this series--I found the last one particularly irritating as Longmire's efforts to save his daughter, captured by Mexican drug lords, were totally unrealistic for his age. This one is better--a complex family case that turns out to be bigger than that--with a lot of fascinating wolf lore and the ruminations of a Vietnam vet, acting his age and considering retirement. Interesting though black and white characters, a good puzzle, strong sense of place, and ...more

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Oct 08, 2019 Robert rated it really liked it

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Longmire is back where he belongs, but to many coincidences and to much concealed information leaves the story a bit contrived.

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Sep 26, 2019 Henry rated it it was amazing

Excellent novel. The most recent in Craig Johnson's Longmire series which never disappoints.

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Oct 04, 2019 Kathy Davie rated it really liked it

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Fifteenth in the Walt Longmire series and revolving around the laconic county sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming.

My Take
That opening paragraph is pure poetry...only to be brought back to reality by Vic's comment, lol. It's a segue that sets us up for Walt's personal conflict throughout the story. And using first person protagonist point-of-view from Walt's perspective makes it very easy for us to follow that conflict.

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Sep 18, 2019 Darcy rated it liked it · review of another edition

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In this book Walt seemed off, still feeling the effects of what happened in Mexico. He seemed like he was questioning everything in his life, including being Sheriff. There were times that Vic managed to get through to Walt, at other times it was like Vic was talking to air. The case that Walt worked on seemed to match his mood, it was not what it seemed and when you learned what was at the center of things I have to think things ended in the best possible way.

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Jun 04, 2019 Joe Jones rated it really liked it

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It is another beautiful day at the Red Pony and a joy to return to the world of Longmire! Another great outing in this series and highly recommended!

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Sep 21, 2019 Bookreporter.com Mystery & Thriller rated it it was amazing

Walt Longmire, the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, is back on the job following his near-fatal encounter with the Mexican kidnappers who abducted his daughter, Cady. He spent nearly a week in ICU and months in recovery from deep wounds to vital organs. But ask him and he’s just fine, thank you very much.

Victoria Moretti, Walt’s undersheriff, became accustomed to calling the shots while Walt was on the mend, and Deputy Sancho launched into the duties of policing with enthusiasm. All, Walt Longmire, the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, is back on the job following his near-fatal encounter with the Mexican kidnappers who abducted his daughter, Cady. He spent nearly a week in ICU and months in recovery from deep wounds to vital organs. But ask him and he’s just fine, thank you very much.

Victoria Moretti, Walt’s undersheriff, became accustomed to calling the shots while Walt was on the mend, and Deputy Sancho launched into the duties of policing with enthusiasm. All, including Ruby, his long-suffering secretary, hover over him like he’s an invalid. He’s a bit testy about that as he believes he’s bulletproof. He hopes that the occasional lapses when he drifts off for several minutes go unnoticed. They don’t, but he’s convinced he can pick up where he left off.

Called out to a large ranch to examine a dead carcass in a sheep kill, Walt and Vic find what looks to be a predator killing. On the hike to the sheep range, Walt thinks he has spotted what appears to be a very large wolf trailing along the tree line. It’s real enough to secure Dog, his constant companion, in the truck, but knowing a bit about wolves (or the scarcity thereof) in Wyoming, he has his doubts. They find the sheepherder’s trailer vacated, his mules tethered and untended, the sheep scattered. Walt and Vic search the area and find his body hanging from a tree limb, the victim of a murder or suicide. The speculation about wolves now takes a back seat to determining the sheepherder’s cause of death. When they go to the ranch house to notify the rancher of their discovery, they notice a small boy, the rancher’s grandson, introduced as Liam.

Upon returning to the office, they stop to search a reported abandoned vehicle containing the personal effects of a man who was passing through. When Walt contacts the owner’s wife in Colorado, she says that she and her husband had planned to pick up their son, Liam, at her father’s ranch that weekend. She had been trying to contact her husband unsuccessfully, but didn’t want the police involved because he has a record. Enter a Native American woman named Cheechoo, who seems to know all about wolves, foreign-born sheepherders, abused children and other humane causes. When Walt learns of the missing husband and then Liam is taken from home, it reaches Cheechoo’s bailiwick of causes, so she lends a hand in the search.

When word gets out that a wolf may be involved in the sheep killing, the locals respond en masse at a public hearing. It’s almost a pitchforks and torches scene as Walt and federal wildlife officials try to stem the near panic after a local reporter twists the information. Walt has one of his blackouts and behaves irrationally, remembering nothing of what happened. Already a local celebrity, he is the focus of much unwanted publicity. Sancho lets him know that he would consider running for office if, and only if, Walt decides to call it quits. Walt finds himself in a period of deep self-doubt. He has not talked with Cady in weeks as she has returned to her job in the Attorney General’s office in Cheyenne. She is no doubt having a similarly hard time adjusting to normal life after imprisonment of the notorious criminal gang in Mexico. There is a dark twist as Walt and Vic search for Liam and his grandfather.

Craig Johnson brings to life the stark beauty and hazardous terrain of the Powder River Range in Northern Wyoming. We learn much about the species of the rare original wolf and the rehab program at Yellowstone. During the search for the boy in the Hole in the Wall Cave, we hear of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Best of all, fans of the Longmire books and the hit television series are treated to a reunion with all of the main characters.

As a 12-year-old, I once spent a week in a log cabin along the stream that runs through the Bighorn Mountains near Buffalo, Wyoming. Pure Longmire territory. My father, a devout trout fly fisherman, sought out the best spots in the American West. A time to treasure.

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Sep 16, 2019 3 no 7 rated it it was amazing

“Land of Wolves” By Craig Johnson is book fifteen in “The Longmire” Series. Craig Johnson is a storyteller with few equals and presents a current-day plot that is reminiscent of the timeless musical “Oklahoma” where the sheepherders and the cattlemen are just not friends; throw in a rogue wolf and everyone becomes an enemy. Regular readers will find Walt back in familiar territory. New readers will find that any needed backstories are included in the current story, and past tragedies are “Land of Wolves” By Craig Johnson is book fifteen in “The Longmire” Series. Craig Johnson is a storyteller with few equals and presents a current-day plot that is reminiscent of the timeless musical “Oklahoma” where the sheepherders and the cattlemen are just not friends; throw in a rogue wolf and everyone becomes an enemy. Regular readers will find Walt back in familiar territory. New readers will find that any needed backstories are included in the current story, and past tragedies are mentioned in casual discussions.

“’You still don’t look so good, Sheriff.’ I sighed a wheezing laugh. ‘I’ve had a rough couple of months.’”

The book is a first person narrative by Absaroka County sheriff Walter “Walt” Longmire and his hundred and forty‑five pounds of canine mix dog, “Dog.” All the usual characters from make appearances or are mentioned within the context of this new adventure including Henry Standing Bear, Deputy Santiago Saizarbitoria, undersheriff Vic Victoria Moretti, dispatcher Ruby, and even Walt’s daughter and grand‑daughter so many miles away. Johnson immediately introduces readers to Wyoming and its geography.

“It’s hard to think of a place in Wyoming where the wind doesn’t reign supreme”

Readers get to know Walt through his thoughts and reflections; after all, this is his story from the start to the inevitable tragic finish. The action unfolds in Walt’s casual but familiar style, and readers hear what he says to other people; “You’ve just shot at a police officer, which is a serious offense, so I would advise you to hold your fire.” He talks directly to readers; “You had to really be paying attention to see what happened next, but I had witnessed Henry in these situations before, so I knew what was going to happen.” He shares his thoughts; “I stood there for a moment looking at her— I like doing that to convince people that I’m angry, although all I really am is tired.”
Walt focuses his investigation on the who, what, where, and why of the incident, but he finds lots of questions and few if any answers. He pays attention to every detail; “I stopped for a moment, noticing some carvings on one of the trees. They were fresh, and I could make out the general design but not their meaning. Pulling out a small field notepad, I copied the designs and then returned it to the inside pocket of my jacket.”

In a major newsworthy development, Walt is being dragged, kicking and screaming into at least the 20th Century. (Not the 21st but close) “Leaning a little to one side, I could see a large box sitting on my desk. 'What the heck is it?’ ‘A computer.’ ‘This is just the slippery slope towards a cell phone.’”

Be sure to read the acknowledgements; Johnson, a true storyteller, takes every opportunity to share his craft. I received a review copy of “Land of Wolves” from Craig Johnson, Viking, and Penguin Random House. Walt as always, is true to himself.

“’Walt Longmire, Sheriff.’ I took off my hat and stopped at the edge of the porch.”

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Oct 22, 2019 Alan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

It's good to see Walt back to solving one-off mysteries in Absaroka County instead of going all James Bond south of the border.

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Oct 04, 2019 Soo rated it really liked it

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Well, that was fun! Now I'm completely caught up with the series and have to be in the waiting game for more books.

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Oct 02, 2019 Steve rated it it was amazing

Great as always and a real head scratcher until the very end...at least for me. Great series!

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Sep 17, 2019 Sheri Burt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

May be the best yet

Really good read! Walt is bent, bloodied, battered and nearly broken. But he keeps on, and stays the course. Thank goodness!!! This one had me up all night! Couldn't put it down, and that rarely happens anymore! I found myself holding my breath at the end! Good story! More Mr. Johnson!! ...more

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Oct 01, 2019 Hobart rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-reads, 2019-cloak-dagger-challenge, 2019-library-love-challenge

1/2 (rounded up)
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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It’s hard to think of a place in Wyoming where the wind doesn’t reign supreme; where the sovereignty of sound doesn’t break through the parks of the Bighorns with a hoarse-throated howl. I sometimes wonder if the trees miss the wind in the infrequent moments when it dies down, when the air is still and the skies are a threadbare blue, thin and stretching above the mountains. Needled courtesans—the lodgepole pines,

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Sep 16, 2019 Diane Hernandez rated it really liked it

Shelves: edelweiss

Sheriff Walt Longmire is back home in Wyoming and deep in the Land of Wolves, both the four and the two-legged kind.

Walt is still suffering both mentally and physically from his horrendous trip to Mexico in his last book, Depth of Winter. He continues to have body aches, which slows down his investigation of a Chilean sheep herder’s murder. More disturbing are the fugues where his brain shuts off for several minutes and his body remains staring into space. And who, or what, is the gigantic wolf ...more

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Sep 11, 2019 Kathy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4.5 stars.

Land of Wolves by Craig Johnson is a riveting mystery set in Wyoming. Although this newest release is the fifteenth installment in the Walt Longmire Mysteries series, it can easily be read as a standalone.

Sheriff Walt Longmire is still recovering from injuries he received in Mexico. He and his undersheriff Victoria "Vic" Moretti are on the scene of mutilated sheep when they discover the body of shepherd Miguel Hernandez. The deceased works for local sheep rancher Abarrane "Abe" ...more

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Craig Johnson an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright. . He lives in Ucross, near Sheridan, Wyoming, population 25.

Johnson has written twelve novels featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire: The Cold Dish, Death Without Company, Kindness Goes Unpunished, Another Man's Moccasins, Junkyard Dogs, The Dark ...more