Part of Walt Longmire, book 10
First published 2014
Sheriff Walt Longmire faces a bleak Wyoming winter when his former boss Lucian Conally brings him a troubling request. Detective Gerald Holman has died by suicide in a neighboring county, and Lucian needs to understand what drove his old friend to such desperation. Walt takes the case as a favor, but time pressure mounts with his first grandchild due soon. His investigation reveals that Holman, known for following rules strictly, may have hidden evidence about three missing women. Walt digs into the detective's final days and uncovers a secret so damaging that more people may die before he can act. The case forces Walt to confront how far corruption can reach and whether justice can prevail when those sworn to protect become the threat.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, secrets
Setting: Wyoming
Period: Winter
317 pages · Hardcover · Viking
Content warnings: suicide