• The Cold Dish

  • A Walt Longmire Mystery
  • By: Craig Johnson
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (16,804 ratings)

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The Cold Dish

By: Craig Johnson
Narrated by: George Guidall
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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)

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Good listen

Great ending. You will not be disappointed. Acton aplenty. Listening to George voice just soothes your nerves.

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Refurbishes the soul

A rich and deeply fulfilling account of a mans humorous and painful life. Warm, honest and loving life in spite of the pitfalls that are everywhere in this journey called LIFE. Gives the greatest joy of all; hope and love.

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I can listen to Walt's character ramble all day

to be completely honest, I had some difficulty following the story during my commute. however, it is a mystery, so it's supposed to be a little difficult.

but all things considered, I enjoyed it much like I enjoy the show on Netflix. walt is a fascinating character and the setting of the story is equally interesting. i just hope the series gets a movie too.

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Wonderful characters

Wonderful, strong, characters, the dialogue between these characters is even better. The action is steady-paced and mystery arc interesting.

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Could do with a little less foul language. It didn’t add a thing to the story.

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it's not the television show

if you're looking for Longmire the television show this isn't the book. it's not a secret original intent. and while The narrator's voice does not match up with the picture drawn by the author of our main character, he is a very good narrator nonetheless.
l the story is very good and despite being somewhat familiar territory has plenty of twists and turns to make it interesting every step of the way. be prepared to to get to know your favorite characters in a different way. this is definitely worth the read.

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Great read

the narrator fit perfectly, great poetic detail and fun characters
had us guessing until the end.

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Settle in for a great modern western series

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If you read this Book One of the series you will become officially "Deputized" into the unforgettable cast of characters brought to life by a remarkable narrator. Just as I did, you will immediatley saddle up to look for Book Two. Good stuff for "who dun it" fans.

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The Best This is one of the best storyline I ever

This could have been three good books epilog alone could have been a good storyline. One book in and Walt, Henry,Vic, Craig ,George and I are the best of friends for life Please live long Longmire

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Amazing Story

Every moment holds your attention and the mystery stays strong until the end. You will never feel left out of the case as the Sheriff's confusion is your own.

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