The Cold Dish

A Walt Longmire Mystery

By: Craig Johnson

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Introducing Wyoming's Sheriff Walt Longmire in this riveting novel from the New York Times best-selling author of Dry Bones, the first in the Longmire series, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire.

Fans of Ace Atkins, Nevada Barr, and Robert B. Parker will love this outstanding first novel, in which New York Times best-selling author Craig Johnson introduces Sheriff Walt Longmire of Wyoming's Absaroka County. Johnson draws on his deep attachment to the American West to produce a literary mystery of stunning authenticity, full of memorable characters. After 25 years as sheriff of Absaroka County, Walt Longmire's hopes of finishing out his tenure in peace are dashed when Cody Pritchard is found dead near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Two years earlier, Cody has been one of four high school boys given suspended sentences for raping a local Cheyenne girl. Somebody, it would seem, is seeking vengeance, and Longmire might be the only thing standing between the three remaining boys and a Sharps .45-70 rifle.

With lifelong friend Henry Standing Bear, Deputy Victoria Moretti, and a cast of characters both tragic and humorous enough to fill in the vast emptiness of the high plains, Walt Longmire attempts to see that revenge, a dish best served cold, is never served at all.

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Critic reviews

"A strong sense of place, a credible plot, and deft dialogue lift Johnson's good-humored debut novel." (Publishers Weekly)
"Johnson, who lives in Ucross, Wyoming, knows the Western landscape well, and creates stunning and violent scenes of the Rocky Mountains." (Bookmarks)
"We in the West have a major new talent on our hands." (The Denver Post)

Great story!

Great story of a modern western. Narration fit perfectly. Looking forward rest of the series.

A story rather than a mystery

I thoroughly enjoyed this AND it was not the same as the TV series at the ending.
The books are much richer and slower than the TV series so they are great for painting the house or taking a walk or doing mindless household chores.
You're reminding the writing reminds me a bit of James Lee Burke during his early stages before his books got so violent. I can't say that I really noticed the foul language as others have said but more the richness of the visualizations and the understandings and the treatment between Walt Longmire and his Indian friend
Henry.
I also like Martin Walker and Louise Penny for their more in depth storytelling. All of these books have excellent plots but I do like the richness of the stories that these for writers have produced.

Loved this one

I'm enthusiastic because now have a new author to follow. Good page-turner with decent character development. I'll look for Johnson again!

Great writing.

Discovered Longmire from excellent TV series but as good as it is, the evocative writing brings so much more that the limitations of a screen play does not allow.
Great performance by one of Audible’s premier narrators.

I love the scope of emotions.

What did you like about this audiobook?

The humor mixed in with the mystery and drama. The local color add to the story.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

I want to listen to the whole series.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Walt is the best.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Yes!

A Fan Forever

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

You will fall in love with all the characters. They are fleshed out as real human beings with weaknesses, strengths, and likeability factors such as character tics. I could listen to George all day and never tire of his voice...in fact I do as I go about my tasks in the workshop. When this book was completed, there was a void in my ear so I immediately downloaded the next Longmire book. I am finished with the series and am filling the void by re listening to my collection of Longmires! Happy listening!

Great book, GREAT narrator! You MUST hear this!

Great book, GREAT narrator! You MUST hear this! This book is a great mystery and the narrator is fabulous!

Exceptional!!

One of the best audibles I've listened to.... and I have a library full of them. Do NOT pass this series up. It is worth every credit.

Exceptional.

Loved it, great story & not over read. The Henry character was portrayed & sounded about the same as my minds eye & ear had thought it should be!!! T.Y. very much Audible.com .

gripped me

I love the Longmire series. The reader is excellent and makes this a very enjoyable listen.