Craig Johnson is to Wyoming and the Cheyenne as Tony Hillerman is to NewMexico and the Navajo. The story keeps you always wanting more not only about the mystery but also about the life in this small Wyoming town. It was wonderful and I found it hard when I had to leave it. I wanted to come back as soon as possible.

Good stories good telling do some times actually like hearing the women play women but still grateful to listen while on patrol

I had a little trouble getting into it at first. I’ve already seen the tv series, so I had preconceived notions about Walt. His character is sexier played by Robert Taylor! But I finally got into it about halfway through and loved it. Now I have to read the next one. Yep.

I love George Guidall since the Dark Tower

yes had no idea who the killer was

he puts a tremendous amount of feeling into the books he does

Standing Bear and of course Walt I love their relationship

great Book!!!

the narrator fit perfectly, great poetic detail and fun characters
had us guessing until the end.

I liked that the narrators voice fit the story well.
I liked the deliberate pace.

The beginning of a long, truly enjoyable friendship. What a character..."cast", as it were. So much depth and sensitivity. This is my third listen. Never have experienced a more compelling, influential first offering.

Walt: "Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

In this first book of the series we see the difference between Walt Longmire in the book as opposed to Walt Longmire of the series. It is a great bit of writing where the book does not ruin a TV series or movie. Nor does the TV series or movie ruin the book. This is so rare that I did not think it possible.

We start out with Walt being deeply interested in a woman he dated at one time. But this leads to tremendous tragedy and heartbreak for him. As with some of the best heros written about. This also confirmed a longstanding rumor. I am a big softie. I have listened to this book 4 times. Each time I tear up.

George Guidall is another one of my favorite narrators. He adds a good mixture of emotions to his reading.

love the narrator's voice! great series! can't wait for the next book. can't put down!

Great entertainment. Well-told story with some spiritual overtones. Very good narration. I highly recommend it.