The Dark Horse

A Walt Longmire Mystery

By: Craig Johnson

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

The Denver Post hails Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire mystery series as a must-read. Joining the four previous novels - all of which have been Book Sense picks - The Dark Horse puts a unique Wyoming twist on the classic British village mystery.

Sheriff Longmire investigates when his instincts tell him something isn't right about a prisoner accused of killing her husband. Wade Barsad, a man with a dubious past, locked his wife's horses in their barn and burned the animals alive. In return, Mary shot Wade in the head six times - or so the story goes. Walt doesn't believe Mary's confession, and he's determined to dig deeper. Posing as an insurance claims investigator, Walt soon discovers other people who might have wanted Wade dead, including a beautiful Guatemalan bartender and a rancher with a taste for liquor, but not for honesty.

The Dark Horse is sure to build on the success of Another Man's Moccasins as Sheriff Longmire unpins his star and ventures into a town without pity to save a woman without hope.

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A surprise treat.

The novel is "up to snuff with the rest of this series, but there is a hidden prize for the listener, after the story ends; a long and delightful interview between author and reader, which is not merely the best I've ever heard--it's in a class by itself

comfy like well-worn leather (with a mystery!)

Listening to these characters (voiced by Guidall) is like coming home to my favourite comfy chair - familiar, relaxing, enjoyable. This installment in the series is a good one, full of the flavour of the small towns with terrific characterizations, but with enough mystery to make it interesting and keep me guessing about the plot. The more I read of this series, the more I know and like the character of Walt Longmire, beyond the surface of small-town western sheriff....the father, the friend, the boss, the hero, the widow, the man. I like him.

Good but drags along near the end

Really like the entire series and this story is great but the last few chapters just seem to drag on for awhile during a long “cerebral” portion of the story. It may be ok as the written version but I think listening to it is just too much.

We love Walt ... and George brings him to life.

Walt Longmire is consistently entertaining, thoughtful, and thoroughly likeable. Under- sheriff Victoria Moretti is a wonderful counterpoint. They make a great team.

Craig Johnson never disappoints.

I love the Longmire series. George Guidall is a fantastic narrator. Every book he reads is beyond perfect. Thank you, Craig Johnson.

Always bet on Walt Longmire

For those who know, no explanation is needed. For those who don't know, no explanation will suffice.
Lou Holtz
Read this series, you wont regret it, I promise.

Sheriff with scruples

Where does The Dark Horse rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a good listen. The characters Walt and Henry keep you wanting to hear more.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Henry, his gentle wisdom is refreshing.

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

I'm amazed how addicting he makes the characters. His reading of the characters make you see them in your mind. Love it. He really makes the characters come to life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

And the truth be told.

ANOTHER GREAT BOOK

Loved it!!! I totally enjoy Mr. Johnsons writing. He hasn't disappointed me yet!!! And George Guidall is the BOMB asa narrator.

a wonderful addition to all the ones before

found myself sitting in the parking lot because I wanted to hear what was happening next.

enjoyed the narrator and writer chat after the book.

Fits well in the Walt Longmire mythology.

Would you listen to The Dark Horse again? Why?

I would listen to it again on a road trip.

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

The plot didn't keep me on the edge of my seat but the I enjoy the characters so much that I just went along for the ride.

Which scene was your favorite?

In the beginning of the book there is scene where Walt is looking at abridge when someone comes.