The Brothers McKay

A Longmire Mystery

By: Craig Johnson

Narrated by: George Guidall

A masterful new novel in the beloved New York Times bestselling Longmire series

When Pepper McKay, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County, is found murdered on his ranch in Crazy Woman Canyon, suspects aren’t in short supply. But Sheriff Walt Longmire’s attention is on those who had gathered for a family meeting that evening, McKay’s very different sons: a smooth-talking charmer, a cosmopolitan journalist, a reclusive monk, and a half-Native ranch hand who keeps the place running. Each had a motive. Each claims he’s innocent.

As Walt investigates what happened that night at the O-Kay Lodge, he’s pulled into a tangle of old grudges and long-buried secrets. Then the case takes a sharp turn: a second body surfaces, and a wildfire tears through the canyon, trapping Walt and forcing him into a fight for his life as both the killer and the elements close in.

The twenty-second novel in the Longmire series, The Brothers McKay is a murder mystery and a survival thriller that tests the sheriff’s hard-won sense of justice—all while paying sly homage to Dostoevsky’s classic.

©2026 Craig Johnson (P)2026 Recorded Books

Another great story

Lots of “heart-stopping tension” throughout the story; then moments when you laugh out loud. I loved the Russian, gives excellent advice and comic relief. But Borax, he is the real star of the story! Move over sherif.

Great story, great narrator, great Sherrif

Love Walt Longmire his great mule Borax, George Guidall the narrator, and his under Sherrif!! 😲🤭

How dies he do it?

I don't know how he keeps me fascinated with Walt Longmire but Craig Johnson always manages to keep me enthralled until the very end. I can hardly wait for the next one - "at the ends of the earth."

sigh

while I've loved this series from the beginning, I miss the humor and interaction with the other characters from Abseroca county. it's just getting too serious. please bring back the laugh out loud humor.

Excellent

Another hit right out of the park. I cannot wait for the next one in the series, this one went by way to fast. All hail the mighty Borax!