“It’s the scenery—and the big guy standing in front of the scenery—that keeps us coming back to Craig Johnson’s lean and leathery mysteries.” —The New York Times Book ReviewWalt journeys into the northern Mexican desert alone to save his daughter Cady, who has been kidnapped by the cartelWelcome to Walt Longmire’s worst nightmare. Winter is creeping closer, but for Sheriff Longmire this one is … closer, but for Sheriff Longmire this one is looking to be harsh in a way to which he is wholly unaccustomed. He has found himself in the remotest parts of the northern Mexican desert, a lawless place where no horse or car can travel, where no one speaks his language or trusts an outsider, far from his friends and his home turf back in Wyoming. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Tomas Bidarte, the head of one of the most vicious drug cartels in Mexico, has kidnapped Walt’s beloved daughter, Cady. The American government is of limited help and the Mexican one even less so. Armed with his trusty Colt .45 and a father’s intuition, Walt must head into the 110-degree heat of the desert, one man against an army.
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I really enjoyed this book, which I read for having Craig on my podcast Wine Women & Writing. I’m a big fan of the Longmire series, and while this one was darker than most of the mysteries, it was darker in an epic way that still showcased Walt’s warmth and humor. I loved the running gag about Bob Lily and I liked the descriptive comparisons of the Mexico desert to the Wyoming high plains.
Can do without the F word
Love all the Longmire series and loved the series on Netflix, even though it didn’t follow the books.
I just love all of the books in this series. I liked this one especially because although it was very graphic violence there wasn’t as much graphic sex. I don’t know why some of my favorite authors have to be so hung up on sex scenes. Some things should be just left to our imaginations. I also abhor so much graphic violence but understand that more than all the sloppy sex.
I make every review for the Longmire series the same – just read them! Great characters that you come to really like and interesting plots. The books are so much better than the Netflix series that it is kind of sad.
Boring and tedious.
I have read 8 of Craig Johnson’s Longmire books and usually rate them 4 or 5 stars. I read “Depth of Winter” out of sequence and maybe that’s the reason I’m giving it a 3. Walt is still a wonderful character but his journey into Mexico was confusing
A captivated mind can either grow or commit it’s own misery…https://vocal.media/poets/living-on-the-inside-looking-out
Really, really like Walt Longmire.
Craig Johnson never fails to deliver in his Walt Longmire books. I can’t wait to read the next adventure Walt goes on. In this book, Walt makes his way through treacherous drug cartel country in Mexico to retrieve his kidnapped daughter. This book will leave you breathless with all the action and close calls. Just when Walt thinks he’s home free, something else happens. It will surely keep you on the edge of your seat.
Great series, I have read them all .
Longmire for President!
It was an okay read but Iiked some of his other books better. I didn’t care for the plot.
Craig Johnson never fails to deliver a great read!
ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT FALCONS. KEEPS ME INVOLVED WITH THE BOOK . I’VE READ ALL IN THE SERRIES. GREAT WRITTER.
Without the usual cast of supporting characters, this story is not as good as those from Walt’s home town
I confess I am a Longmire fan. Loved this book and all the others.
:ove the Longmire serios. This is a departure, more thriller than mystery but true to his main character. Looking forward to the next installment.
His best yet
This book takes you back to our beloved Longmire Series that we watched on Netflix. Enjoyed very much.