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Next to Last Stand | Craig Johnson
Next to Last Stand | Craig Johnson
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Next to Last Stand: A Longmire Mystery
| ISBN-13 | 9780525522539 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0525522530 |
| Author | Craig Johnson |
| Series | Walt Longmire Mysteries (Vol. 16) |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Format | Hardcover (with Dust Jacket) |
| Publisher | Viking (Penguin Random House) |
| Publication Date | September 22, 2020 |
| Page Count | 336 |
| Subjects | Mystery & Detective, Traditional, Westerns |
Extended Synopsis
In Next to Last Stand, the sixteenth installment of Craig Johnson's bestselling series, Sheriff Walt Longmire is plunged into a high-stakes investigation blending historical myth with modern greed. The mystery centers on one of the most viewed paintings in American history, Custer's Last Fight. While history dictates that the masterpiece—copied and distributed by Anheuser-Busch at a rate of over two million copies a year—was completely destroyed in a 1946 fire at the 7th Cavalry Headquarters in Fort Bliss, Texas, a sudden death in Wyoming throws that narrative into question.
When Charley Lee Stillwater passes away from an apparent heart attack at the Wyoming Home for Soldiers & Sailors, Walt Longmire is called to investigate the veteran's meager belongings. What he uncovers is anything but ordinary: a canvas fragment matching the missing masterpiece and a Florsheim shoebox packed with one million dollars in cash. Armed with these bizarre clues, the seasoned sheriff finds himself tracking a dangerous, multi-decade art heist that threatens to expose powerful secrets and draw deadly attention to the high plains of Wyoming.
Reader Targeting
- Devoted fans of the Walt Longmire mystery franchise and the hit television adaptation.
- Enthusiasts of contemporary Western fiction, traditional detective procedurals, and historical art mysteries.
- Readers who appreciate grit, witty dialogue, and deeply atmospheric landscapes.
Accolades & Awards
- A celebrated addition to the New York Times bestselling series acclaimed for its structural depth and historical intrigue.
Author Biography
Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery series, which served as the foundation for the hit drama series Longmire on A&E and Netflix. He has received numerous awards for his contribution to Western literature, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Will Rogers Medallion. Johnson resides in the small town of Ucross, Wyoming, where he continues to draw inspiration from the rugged American landscape.
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