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Walt Longmire

Walt Longmire

4 books

About this series

Sheriff Walt Longmire navigates the complex world of Absaroka County, Wyoming, solving crimes that often involve the local Cheyenne reservation. This series offers a blend of mystery and character study, as Walt grapples with justice, personal demons, and the changing landscape of the American West.

About the author

Book cover of Tooth and Claw
#0.5

Tooth and Claw

Craig Johnson

Walt Longmire #0.5
Book cover of Kindness goes unpunished
#44.0

Kindness goes unpunished

Craig Johnson

Walt Longmire #4
Book cover of Junkyard dogs
#6

Junkyard dogs

Craig Johnson

Walt Longmire #6
Book cover of Daughter of the Morning Star
#17

Daughter of the Morning Star

Craig Johnson

Walt Longmire #17
Book cover of Return to Sender
#21

Return to Sender

Craig Johnson

Walt Longmire #21

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the correct reading order for the Walt Longmire series?

    The Walt Longmire series is best read in publication order to follow the character development and ongoing storylines. While each book features a self-contained mystery, overarching plots and character arcs progress chronologically.

  • Is there a TV show based on the Walt Longmire books?

    The Walt Longmire series was adapted into a popular television show titled 'Longmire.' The show follows the main characters and setting of the books, though it diverges in plotlines and character developments over its run.

  • Can you read the Walt Longmire books as standalones?

    While individual mysteries are resolved within each book, the series features significant character development and ongoing personal storylines for Walt Longmire and his associates. Reading them out of order might diminish the impact of these continuous arcs.