As the Crow Flies

A Walt Longmire Mystery, Book 8

De: Craig Johnson

Narrado por: George Guidall

Craig Johnson has won multiple awards and earned starred reviews from Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews for his New York Times best-selling Walt Longmire mysteries. Embarking on his eighth adventure in As the Crow Flies, Sheriff Longmire is searching the Cheyenne Reservation for a site to host his daughter’s wedding, when he sees a woman fall to her death. Teaming up with beautiful tribal chief Lolo Long, Walt sets out to investigate the suspicious death.

©2012 Craig Johnson (P)2012 Recorded Books, LLC

Johnson just gets better and better

After Hell Is Empty, I didn't think that Craig Johnson could get better, but I was wrong. While As the Crow Flies isn't as "literary" as its predecessor, it is a wonderful piece of writing.

The new characters are a delight. Lolo is great and I really appreciate her interaction not only with Walt but with her mother (who knows how to deal with her). I hope she will be back so we can see her mature into a fine police officer. I missed Vic in this one, but it was good to have Henry back full time. Dog was also a welcome inclusion this time.

Johnson's strength is in his characters. I know these people, and for the most part, I like them very much. I would know them if I met them on the street. I want to know them better, and he allows them to grow. Lonnie (Lonny?) is a much more mature character than he was in The Cold Dish, and I'm enjoying his new responsibilities as much as he is frustrated by them. Yes, it is so.

The plot had me completely in the dark until the last 30 minutes of the audio (or so). It wasn't as all what I was expecting, and that's all I'll say about that!! As usual the plot is logical when worked backwards.

The only thing wrong with the book is that I have finished it. Now I'm going back through the series again, just to reacquaint myself with the people. Then I suppose I'll just have to wait another year for another book.

(Other reviewers have explained the basic plot, so I will refrain from repeating them.)

Longmire Series is one of the Best!

I would have given 5 stars, but there are 1 or 2 other stories in the Longmire series that are even better. This series is outstanding -- whether you are listening on Audible or watching on Netflix. I entertain myself by doing both with equal enjoyment. I would normally dread the day I finish a series, but I intend to just start over with Book 1 and go through them again. Even though the stories are clever and require lots of thought to figure them out, I would still love them if I knew who did it on page 2.

Walt and Henry Standing Bear are beyond comparison with other series' characters. I can only sum it up as -- I just love them!!

I am running out of Superlatives for Walt Longmire

Wonderful, fabulous, amazing. I need to get a thesaurus out to find some more words. I love this series and have read/listened to every single one of them. George Guidall is also delightful and does a wonderful job narrating the books. Can't wait for the next one to come out. I love Walt's insight into people. I love his relationship with Henry Standing Bear, Vic, Ruby, and the older sheriff. The plots of Craig Johnson's books are great and the character development is really good too. I can't say enough good things about these books.

Enjoyed

could not put it down. was always anxious to get back to the story when I did stop.

I am hooked

I am listening to the books in order, of course, and am hooked. Love the characters, love the storyline, love mixing in the Indian culture and mysticism, the description of the territory makes me want to visit (except in the winter). The characters are real to me. Not many books have characters who are as real as those in this series.

The narration is equal to the writing. I select books from a list of books he does. Have not been disappointed yet.

Johnson never disappoints.

And who wouldn't want to spend time with Walt?Amazing storytelling and characters. As soon as I finish one I start another.

My Prayer Review

This may appear again now and then.

Dear God: Please let this man write another book soon and please let me be here to listen to it. I can't say something like 'even his worst book is good' because I can't think of anything he's done that is worse than anything else.

Before I post this list I have to say that Sandford, Parker and MacDonald are EXTRA special. And Richard Ferrone as John Sandford's voice is an amazing match. Like George Guidall with Craig Johnson and pretty much anything George reads.

Robert B. Parker lived in this space for me as did John D. MacDonald. Currently, Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, John Hart, Craig Johnson, John Lescroart, William Kent Krueger Ridley Pearson ,and Jonathan Kellerman. Some others are really good but these guys have something special. If you are into mystery-thrillers I just gave you a back catalog I wish I could have...but I HAVE had it and it is an incredible treasure. I stopped going to libraries and swap places just so I can encourage these guys by sending them money. Please enjoy.
P.S. Adding Brian Freeman.

Touch and Go

The path led down many roads. He got his daughter married and solved the crime. The crime really solved itself. He's never right about things at first. We meet new people and old ones are brought back.

Great Read

Craig Johnson never fails; one of my favorite series. Hooks you from start to finish. As always, George Guidall is outstanding. Could listen to him read the phone book!

I'm a Walt Longmire Fan

If you could sum up As the Crow Flies in three words, what would they be?

Continues the saga.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Well the is Walt, but without the supporting cast of Henry Standing-Bear and Lola . . .

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

George never disappointa