Junkyard Dogs

A Walt Longmire Mystery

By: Craig Johnson

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

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, where the owners of a multi-million dollar development of ranchettes want to get rid of the adjacent junk-yard. When a severed thumb is discovered in the yard, conflicts erupt, and Walt Longmire, his trusty companion Dog, life-long friend Henry Standing Bear, and deputies Santiago Saizarbitoria and Victoria Moretti find themselves in a small town that feels more and more like a high plains pressure cooker.

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Critic reviews

“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)

How can these books keep getting better?

hooked would be an understatement. wow oh wow it's good. keep it up Mr. Craig Johnson.

there isn't a wrong step in this series

I love all of these books! I can barely wait until another comes out.

A pretty good whodunit with twists

This is another good crime story. The only criticism I would have is that Craig doesn't introduce spare characters. So with this length of book and complexity of subject it is a fair bet that anyone you meet is going to figure in the story one way or another. It's just a question of picking which one you fancy for what role. At least he leaves the question open until the end. I guess that part is how real world works. But he could do with a better set of background characters.

Always great

Not only do I love the stories but the narration is the best. I will continue with this series as long as they keep going.

Even good compared to other Longmire stories.

Where does Junkyard Dogs rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the top 10%

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I dont think the question pertinent. It should be "Did the story hold your interest"? and it did, thoroughly. With the added benefit that it did NOT stress me with more intensity than I like my leisure activities to inspire.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

He is perfect as Longmire.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I found the whole thing very satisfying. Moved me? Life moves me enough, challenges me enough, stresses me enough. Something like a Longmire story is nourishing. A good man battles the big bad world for us and is gently amused and tender of our eccentricities.

You can't keep a good Sheriff down!

Walt sure did take a licking in this one! As always, narration makes this series such an enjoyable listen!

more standing bear please

I love Walt and his stories but wish Henry had more of a role. missing on the laughs I get from his dry wit.

A great addition to the series. Thoroughly ENJOYED

Where does Junkyard Dogs rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 20

What other book might you compare Junkyard Dogs to and why?

The Cold Dish. Same type of characters.

What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is just a great performer no matter what he performs. He brings Walt to life.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I liked the parts with Walt and the dogs. There were some funny times.

Any additional comments?

I love the series.

love this series

Johnson & Guidall are a perfect combination. I plan on listening to every book in the series.

Pure Entertainment

Five stars is a pretty heafty rating for any book. However the latest in the Longmire Mysteries is so clever and entertaining I couldn't resist. Junkyard Dogs won't win the Pulitzer and if you are looking for deep you are looking in the wrong end of the pool. Yes, I admit it, I am a 53 year old female who never in a million years thought I'd enjoy a Cowboy Sheriff Mystery and I've enjoyed everyone of the books in this series (all rated 4 stars). Junkyard Dogs tops my list. I chuckled for nearly all of the short seven and half hours it took to listen. Are you looking for light entertainment that leaves you wanting more? Spend your credit!