Part of Walt Longmire, book 19
First published 2023
Sheriff Walt Longmire arrives at an unusual crime scene deep in Wyoming's countryside. The investigation forces him to confront recent revelations about justice and mercy that still weigh on his mind from his previous case. As Walt digs deeper, the crime reveals connections that stretch back generations to his grandfather's time in Absaroka County. Family secrets emerge that provide both clues and motives for the current investigation. Walt must navigate between the ghosts of his family's past and the demands of present-day justice. The case tests everything he believes about right and wrong in the unforgiving landscape of the American West. With his familiar team of allies, Walt works to solve a mystery that bridges decades of Wyoming history and personal legacy.
Genres: american-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Absaroka County, Wyoming
Period: Present Day
368 pages · Hardcover · Viking