Part of Walt Longmire, book 12
First published 2016
A young motorcyclist lies in critical condition after being run off the road during the world's largest motorcycle rally. Sheriff Walt Longmire and his friend Henry Standing Bear travel to Hulett, Wyoming, near Devils Tower, to investigate what appears to be a straightforward hit and run. The case grows complex as rival biker gangs converge for the Sturgis rally. Federal ATF agents arrive on scene. The local police force has acquired a military vehicle from a wealthy donor. Henry quotes Sherlock Holmes while pursuing leads about Lola, the femme fatale who inspired the name of his 1959 Thunderbird and Walt's granddaughter. What seemed like a simple accident reveals deeper conspiracies. Walt must navigate competing interests and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the collision.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conspiracy, enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Devils Tower, Hulett, Wyoming
Period: World's Largest Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis Rally
317 pages · Hardcover · Viking