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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It grows!

Would you listen to The Dark Horse again? Why?

Yes...to gather more detail...Johnson writes for a quick read, but with many 'local' facts and cunning humor. At times I get caught in the humor and miss the dialog or reflect on the 'history'. The narrator does such a good job with Henry and Benjamin.

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

Yes...so far they have ended 'bitter sweet' with a twist very near the end. I enjoy the epilogue finish...keeps from a dead end to the book...takes you to a different place.

Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?

Hard to say...Walt is so consistent with Netflix...huge plus...but Henry has so much presence too. I really cannot say.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Extracts emotion throughout...from chuckle to sadness.

Any additional comments?

This series is exciting because the author seems to develop his craft as he develops his characters. I so like the general knowledge shared...animals, Vietnam, fetal alcohol,... We are very interested in the Netflix series and I began by reading book 1...it was good but I probably would not have returned for book 2...then book 3 except for the parallels. Now, at book 5 or 6, the SERIES is carrying me...I only hope there is not a fall!

Longmire goes under cover

A great story with a LOT of flashbacks.

It seems Walt Longmire's reputation has exceeded his travels.

It also seems he can solve a case pretty much on his own. Well...there is an owl instead of the Bear.

Enjoy!

Excellent.

Not much more to say. Love this character. I plan to get more in the series. Excellent!

Another excellent Longmire tale!

They just get better and better, just be sure to start with the first book as you will be glad to have the background going forward. I missed Henry in this story, he was barely there...but really enjoyed the new characters as they were introduced.

Another Great Story by Craig Johnson

I am surprised by how much I enjoy this series, which is not what I typically read. The characters are so well written that it's hard to believe they are not real people. Fast paced story which always keeps you guessing, the narration is excellent, what more could you ask for? While each book could easily stand on its own, start at the beginning, you will not regret it.

Fantastic.

Great balance of humour, drama, character and plot. Craig Johnson really starts hitting his stride with this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

VERY INTERESTING

If you could sum up The Dark Horse in three words, what would they be?

Aging sheriff undercover

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dark Horse?

Finding the horse

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

No matter what he narrates, his performances are memorable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Longmire with the little boy.

Great writing!

This is not my usual genre (mysteries set in Wyoming solved by a local sheriff), but after reading so many great reviews of the series I decided to try one. I have enjoyed every book so far. The stories are so well written and the characters are so well developed that the reader is completely pulled in right from the start. Recommended for fans of mysteries.

All Longmire

This was a little different Longmire story, because most of the supporting cast that you know and love weren’t there for most of it. They had their moments, but it was refreshing to see Craig Johnson spend a little more time on new characters.

Excellent Story

Excellent story as always. Loved the interview between the narrator and the author. Very interesting.