◊ THE
HIGHWAYMAN by Craig Johnson
◊ Series: Longmire
◊ Hardcover: 208
pages
◊ Genre: Western,
Mystery, Suspense
◊ Publisher:
Viking (May 17, 2016)
◊ Language:
English
◊ ISBN-10: 0735220891
◊ ISBN-13:
978-0735220898
SYNOPSIS:
Sheriff Walt Longmire and Henry
Standing Bear embark on their latest adventure in this novella set in the world
of Craig Johnson’s New York Times
bestselling Longmire series—the basis for the hit drama Longmire, now on Netflix
When Wyoming highway patrolman Rosey Wayman is transferred to the beautiful and imposing landscape of the Wind River Canyon, an area the troopers refer to as no-man's-land because of the lack of radio communication, she starts receiving “officer needs assistance” calls. The problem? They're coming from Bobby Womack, a legendary Arapaho patrolman who met a fiery death in the canyon almost a half-century ago. With an investigation that spans this world and the next, Sheriff Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear take on a case that pits them against a legend: The Highwayman.
When Wyoming highway patrolman Rosey Wayman is transferred to the beautiful and imposing landscape of the Wind River Canyon, an area the troopers refer to as no-man's-land because of the lack of radio communication, she starts receiving “officer needs assistance” calls. The problem? They're coming from Bobby Womack, a legendary Arapaho patrolman who met a fiery death in the canyon almost a half-century ago. With an investigation that spans this world and the next, Sheriff Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear take on a case that pits them against a legend: The Highwayman.
Sometimes seeing is believing and sometimes it’s still hard to
believe what you see.
So seems the case in author Craig Johnson’s latest Longmire
story, THE HIGHWAYMAN. The author once again uses the spirit world to bring a
story full circle. Johnson makes the unexplainable appear plausible.
Being a novella, the story is short and easily read in an
afternoon. The pace is quick threaded with action and suspense. The secondary
characters add depth to the story. Meanwhile, the bond between Walt and Henry
is reinforced by their actions.
This is a wonderful tale in the Longmire tradition. Johnson
knows how to blend Native American traditions/customs with modern times and law
enforcement procedures for a smooth flowing story. Through detailed
descriptions and an eye for detail, Johnson places the reader in the middle of
the scene as the story unfolds around you.
This is a fascinating tale that will have you reflecting on it
long after you close the book.
The Highwayman by Craig Johnson, A Longmire Story (Novella), Viking, @2016, ISBN: 978-0735220898, Hardcover, 208 Pages
FTC Full Disclosure – A copy
of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it.
However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The
thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Are you a fan of the Longmore
books and/or series? Which do you prefer and why?
