First time book by this this author good story will read more of his books

The story is compellingly written and masterfully narrated but for me, concentrating on more than just listening to the book, the characters and story line got muddled toward the end. The bad guy who appeared out of the blue seemed unrelated to the rest of the story and characters. I started out loving the book. At the end I resented the time I’d spent listening.

The story weaves Viet Nam and Wyoming in a classic, well constructed western mystery that will keep you listening and guessing.

He has great modulation to his voice that bring life to Walt Longmire, local Wyoming characters, a Viet Namese woman and man, and a 7' tall Native American -- subtly, convincingly and without overdoing it.

This is one of the few books I turned around and read again to catch all the nuances I missed the first time. This is a very intricately woven tale.

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I could probably listen to a boring book but still be entertained by George Guidall but this book wasn't boring. It was a good story although I had to pay attention or I'd get confused with the flashbacks. I really enjoyed it.

I didn't like the flip flop from war time to present day.. didn't think it was necessary. Overall I give it a 3, for there are far better longmaire stories.

This is the third Craig Johnson book I've enjoyed and just discovered that the TV series LONGMIRE is based on his novels (where have I been, I know). Fantastic book, not so much the TV series. I will probably read more, but not sure if I can take the sound alike characters presented by George Guidall. I generally enjoy the avuncular style of Guidall, but find his characters in Johnson's books sounding so much the same that I have to stop and think who is really talking.

The sassy spirited female deputy is especially funny, at such odds with the conservative Walt Longmire. (The TV series in the couple episodes I've watched misses the romantic aspect here and her language has been reigned in.) Sorry to belabor the TV vs book point, but I just watched what will be my last TV Longmire episode last night and will stick with the books (in spite of Guidall) which are far richer and minus the "Res" conflicts and other stereotypes.

In a few words: Love this western US setting, the genre, the local colloquialisms, and the characters.

I'm a Longmire fan and so enjoyed this one, as memories of his war years painfully show up in Montana. We get a glimpse of who he and Standing Bear were in that horrible senseless war.
The transitions between present crime and 1968 Viet Nam crime are so smooth one must listen carefully. For those of us who remember, the story brings back a time in history. For those who've hardly even heard of Viet Nam, the story still holds its own. Interesting characters, lively plot. For me, after some time, it's worth a second listen.

Another excellent Longmire novel. The subplots are as intriguing as the main one. The multi-era writing is well developed for the story.