The Highwayman | Craig Johnson

The Highwayman: A Longmire Story

Extended Synopsis

In The Highwayman, Craig Johnson delivers a haunting and atmospheric novella that expands the universe of his New York Times bestselling Walt Longmire series. Set against the stark, imposing backdrop of Wyoming's Wind River Canyon—an area so remote that local troopers call it "no-man's-land" due to the total absence of radio communication—this story follows Wyoming highway patrolman Rosey Wayman into an unsettling mystery. Her routine transfer takes a terrifying turn when she begins receiving distress calls from a legendary Arapaho patrolman, Bobby Womack, who died in a fiery crash in the canyon nearly fifty years ago.

Drawn into this inexplicable situation, Sheriff Walt Longmire and his close friend Henry Standing Bear are forced to bridge the gap between the living and the spectral. As they peel back the layers of a cold case that refuses to stay buried, they find themselves pitted against a formidable and chilling local legend: The Highwayman. This compact, suspenseful narrative masterfully blends the classic investigative grit fans expect from the Longmire series with a touch of the supernatural, proving that even the dead sometimes demand justice.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of the Walt Longmire series looking to complete their collection of novellas and short stories.
• Readers who enjoy atmospheric Western mysteries with elements of suspense and regional folklore.
• Viewers of the Longmire television drama who appreciate the dynamic between Walt and Henry.

Author Biography

Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery series, the inspiration for the hit television drama Longmire. He has won numerous accolades, including the Spur Award and the Will Rogers Medallion, for his evocative portrayals of the American West. Johnson resides in Ucross, Wyoming, where the vast, rugged landscape continues to fuel his storytelling.

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