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The Walt Longmire Mysteries are a series of crime novels by American author Craig Johnson, following Walt Longmire, the sheriff of the fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming. The series began with The Cold Dish (2004) and was adapted into the TV series Longmire (2012-2017); it remains ongoing with the 22nd novel, The Brothers McKay, announced for 2026.
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In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Craig Johnson
The body of a young man is found in Absaroka County, Wyoming. It is possible that Cody Pritchard is the victim of a hunting accident, or that someone…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Craig Johnson
Death Without Company is a 2006 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 2 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Craig Johnson
Kindness Goes Unpunished is a 2007 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 3 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Craig Johnson
Another Man's Moccasins is a 2008 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 4 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Craig Johnson
Dark Horse" is a song by American singer Katy Perry featuring American rapper Juicy J, released on September 17, 2013, by Capitol Records as a…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Craig Johnson
An effort to remove a junkyard adjacent to a lucrative Wyoming land-development project is thrown into conflict when human remains are discovered at…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Craig Johnson
Sheriff Walt Longmire is transporting a confessed murderer when he learns the man's crime falls under his own jurisdiction, and the killer escapes.…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Craig Johnson
As the Crow Flies is a 2012 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 8 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Craig Johnson
When a lost Mormon child wanders into Absaroka County, Sheriff Walt Longmire teams up with deputy Victoria Moretti and friend Henry Standing Bear on…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Craig Johnson
On Christmas Eve, Sheriff Walt Longmire is visited by a mysterious young woman with questions about his predecessor, Lucian Connally, and something…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Craig Johnson
Any Other Name is a 2014 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 10 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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2015 · Craig Johnson
Dry Bones is a 2015 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 11 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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2016 · Craig Johnson
The Highwayman (novella) is a 2016 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 11 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Craig Johnson
During the world's largest motorcycle rally, a young biker is run off the road and left in critical condition. Sheriff Walt Longmire and Henry…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Craig Johnson
The Western Star is a 2017 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 13 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Craig Johnson
Depth of Winter is a 2018 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 14 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2019 · Craig Johnson
Land of Wolves is a 2019 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 15 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Craig Johnson
Next to Last Stand is a 2020 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 16 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Craig Johnson
Daughter of the Morning Star is a 2021 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 17 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Craig Johnson
Hell and Back is a 2022 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 18 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Craig Johnson
The Longmire Defense is a 2023 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 19 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2024 · Craig Johnson
First Frost is a 2024 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 20 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Buy on Amazon2024 · Craig Johnson
Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear travel to Alaska seeking work after both return from serving in Vietnam. Working for an oil company in bitter…
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Buy on Amazon2025 · Craig Johnson
Return to Sender is a 2025 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 21 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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2026 · Craig Johnson
The Brothers McKay is a 2026 book by Craig Johnson. It is book 22 of the series Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire).
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Have Courage📅 Expected Nov 3, 2026
“Extraordinary. . . . The O. Henry-esque twists that conclude every story in this collection are intricately plotted and expertly written. Like assorted…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire) books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Cold Dish”. Start with “The Cold Dish.”
How many books are in the Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire) series?
We list 25 books by Craig Johnson , published between 2004–2026.
When is the next Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire) book released?
The next book is “Have Courage”, expected Nov 3, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the Walt Longmire Mysteries (Longmire) books?
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