Land of Wolves | Craig Johnson

Land of Wolves: A Longmire Mystery

Extended Synopsis

Recovering from his harrowing experiences in Mexico, Sheriff Walt Longmire returns to Absaroka County, Wyoming, to heal and try once again to maintain justice in a region filled with multi-generational grudges. When a local shepherd is found dead, initial signs point to suicide. However, the deceased's connection to the Extepares—a powerful and historically violent family of Basque ranchers—leads Longmire into an intricate and dangerous murder investigation.

As Walt searches for answers, he uncovers cryptic clues: strange tree carvings and small blue Mallo Cup candy coupons left in unexpected places. He interprets these cards as spiritual warnings from his guide, Virgil White Buffalo, who typically communicates when a child is in jeopardy. The stakes intensify when a young boy linked to the Extepare clan appears in town. Compounding the danger, a renegade wolf is terrorizing the Bighorn Mountains, driving angry townspeople to demand blood. Facing both an elusive apex predator and a calculating killer, Longmire must follow a twisted trail of evidence to a dark and shocking conclusion.

Reader Targeting

• Devoted followers of Craig Johnson's contemporary Western procedural series.
• Readers who enjoy crime fiction that integrates regional folklore, spiritual realism, and environmental themes.
• Enthusiasts of traditional detective mysteries featuring deeply complex, atmospheric landscapes.

Accolades & Awards

• Praised by The New York Times Book Review for its lean, leathery mystery style and compelling scenery.
• A prominent installment in a consecutive New York Times bestselling franchise.

Author Biography

Craig Johnson is the acclaimed author of the Walt Longmire mystery series, which inspired the long-running television drama Longmire. He is the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award, the Will Rogers Medallion, and France's Prix du Roman Noir. Johnson lives in Ucross, Wyoming, where the dramatic local environment serves as a constant source of inspiration for his work.

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