Dry Bones: A thrilling episode in the best-selling, award-winning series - now a hit Netflix show! (A Walt Longmire Mystery) - Softcover

Johnson, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1471918785 ISBN 13: 9781471918780

Publisher: The Murder Room, 2015

Synopsis

The eleventh novel in Craig Johnson's bestselling Longmire series - now a hit TV drama.

Sheriff Walt Longmire has handled some cold cases in his time, but none as cold as the sixty-five million-year-old death of a Tyrannosaurus rex. The discovery of the most complete T rex skeleton ever found appears to be a windfall for the local High Plains Dinosaur Museum, until the body of Danny Lone Elk, the Cheyenne rancher on whose land the remains were discovered, is found floating face down in a turtle pond.

Walt is on a mission to determine who would benefit from Danny's death, but first he must disentangle the interests of numerous factions including the palaeontologists, Danny's family, Wyoming's Acting Deputy Attorney - and the FBI.

And then, in the thick of the investigation, Walt's daughter, Cady, arrives with her baby, bringing tragedy in their wake . . .

About this title

Review:

Fast-paced [and] entertaining .Johnson, as usual, offers colorful glimpses of Wyoming history and its physical features. Johnson is able to make the landscape itself at least as fascinating as the slightly off-kilter, and sometimes murderous, folks that inhabit Walt s universe.
" Denver Post"
The [Longmire] series continues to be fresh and innovative. In "Dry Bones," Johnson accomplishes this through a sixty-five-million-year-old cold case with current social and political implications, as well as via vibrantly complex characters. Devoted series fans won't feel a sense of deja vu in "Dry Bones," but they will easily identify Johnson's tendency toward innovative imagery ( my brain felt like it was bouncing around like a sneaker inside a washing machine ), crack dialogue, humor and a strong sense of place. Absaroka's maker brings dem bones to life, and readers are sure to rejoice.
" Shelf Awareness"
[Walt Longmire] remains tough, smart, honest, and capable of entertaining fans with another difficult, dangerous case.
" Kirkus Reviews"
""
[Longmire] never disappoints the reader: he s a hero through thick and thin.
" Publishers Weekly"
Praise for Craig Johnson and the Longmire Series
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 Review"
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and always entertaining, "Wait for Signs"is a complete delight.
"ShelfAwareness"
Like the greatest crime novelists, Johnson is a student of human nature. Walt Longmire is strong but fallible, a man whose devil-may-care stoicism masks a heightened sensitivity to the horrors he s witnessed.
"Los Angeles Times"
Johnson's hero only gets better both at solving cases and at hooking readers with age.
"Publishers Weekly"
""
Johnson s trademarks [are] great characters, witty banter, serious sleuthing, and a love of Wyoming bigger than a stack of derelict cars.
"The Boston Globe"
""
Johnson s pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps.
"Entertainment Weekly"
""
Stepping into Walt s world is like slipping on a favorite pair of slippers, and it s where those slippers lead that provides a thrill. Johnson pens a series that should become a must read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride.
"The Denver Post"

"From the Hardcover edition.""

Fast-paced [and] entertaining . . . Johnson, as usual, offers colorful glimpses of Wyoming history and its physical features. Johnson is able to make the landscape itself at least as fascinating as the slightly off-kilter, and sometimes murderous, folks that inhabit Walt s universe.
" Denver Post"
An especially good tale . . . If you are not familiar with Longmire, you might want to meet him. If you know him, don t miss his latest case.
" Charleston Post & Courier"
Yet another classic Craig Johnson mystery.
"Deseret News
"
The [Longmire] series continues to be fresh and innovative. In "Dry Bones," Johnson accomplishes this through a sixty-five-million-year-old cold case with current social and political implications, as well as via vibrantly complex characters. Devoted series fans won't feel a sense of deja vu in "Dry Bones," but they will easily identify Johnson's tendency toward innovative imagery ( my brain felt like it was bouncing around like a sneaker inside a washing machine ), crack dialogue, humor and a strong sense of place. Absaroka's maker brings dem bones to life, and readers are sure to rejoice.
" Shelf Awareness"
[Walt Longmire] remains tough, smart, honest, and capable of entertaining fans with another difficult, dangerous case.
" Kirkus Reviews"
""
[Longmire] never disappoints the reader: he s a hero through thick and thin.
" Publishers Weekly"
Praise for Craig Johnson and the Longmire Series
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 Review"
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and always entertaining, "Wait for Signs"is a complete delight.
"ShelfAwareness"
Like the greatest crime novelists, Johnson is a student of human nature. Walt Longmire is strong but fallible, a man whose devil-may-care stoicism masks a heightened sensitivity to the horrors he s witnessed.
"Los Angeles Times"
Johnson's hero only gets better both at solving cases and at hooking readers with age.
"Publishers Weekly"
""
Johnson s trademarks [are] great characters, witty banter, serious sleuthing, and a love of Wyoming bigger than a stack of derelict cars.
"The Boston Globe"
""
Johnson s pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps.
"Entertainment Weekly"
""
Stepping into Walt s world is like slipping on a favorite pair of slippers, and it s where those slippers lead that provides a thrill. Johnson pens a series that should become a must read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride.
"The Denver Post"

"From the Hardcover edition.""

Fast-paced [and] entertaining . . . Johnson, as usual, offers colorful glimpses of Wyoming history and its physical features. Johnson is able to make the landscape itself at least as fascinating as the slightly off-kilter, and sometimes murderous, folks that inhabit Walt s universe.
Denver Post
An especially good tale . . . If you are not familiar with Longmire, you might want to meet him. If you know him, don t miss his latest case.
Charleston Post & Courier
Yet another classic Craig Johnson mystery.
Deseret News

The [Longmire] series continues to be fresh and innovative. In Dry Bones, Johnson accomplishes this through a sixty-five-million-year-old cold case with current social and political implications, as well as via vibrantly complex characters. Devoted series fans won't feel a sense of deja vu in Dry Bones, but they will easily identify Johnson's tendency toward innovative imagery ( my brain felt like it was bouncing around like a sneaker inside a washing machine ), crack dialogue, humor and a strong sense of place. Absaroka's maker brings dem bones to life, and readers are sure to rejoice.
Shelf Awareness
[Walt Longmire] remains tough, smart, honest, and capable of entertaining fans with another difficult, dangerous case.
Kirkus Reviews

[Longmire] never disappoints the reader: he s a hero through thick and thin.
Publishers Weekly
Praise for Craig Johnson and the Longmire Series
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 Review
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and always entertaining, Wait for Signsis a complete delight.
ShelfAwareness
Like the greatest crime novelists, Johnson is a student of human nature. Walt Longmire is strong but fallible, a man whose devil-may-care stoicism masks a heightened sensitivity to the horrors he s witnessed.
Los Angeles Times
Johnson's hero only gets better both at solving cases and at hooking readers with age.
Publishers Weekly

Johnson s trademarks [are] great characters, witty banter, serious sleuthing, and a love of Wyoming bigger than a stack of derelict cars.
The Boston Globe

Johnson s pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps.
Entertainment Weekly

Stepping into Walt s world is like slipping on a favorite pair of slippers, and it s where those slippers lead that provides a thrill. Johnson pens a series that should become a must read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride.
The Denver Post

From the Hardcover edition."

"Fast-paced [and] entertaining . . . Johnson, as usual, offers colorful glimpses of Wyoming history and its physical features. Johnson is able to make the landscape itself at least as fascinating as the slightly off-kilter, and sometimes murderous, folks that inhabit Walt's universe."
--Denver Post

"An especially good tale . . . If you are not familiar with Longmire, you might want to meet him. If you know him, don't miss his latest case."
--Charleston Post & Courier

"Yet another classic Craig Johnson mystery."
--Deseret News

"The [Longmire] series continues to be fresh and innovative. In Dry Bones, Johnson accomplishes this through a 'sixty-five-million-year-old cold case' with current social and political implications, as well as via vibrantly complex characters. Devoted series fans won't feel a sense of deja vu in Dry Bones, but they will easily identify Johnson's tendency toward innovative imagery ('my brain felt like it was bouncing around like a sneaker inside a washing machine'), crack dialogue, humor and a strong sense of place. Absaroka's maker brings dem bones to life, and readers are sure to rejoice."
--Shelf Awareness

"[Walt Longmire] remains tough, smart, honest, and capable of entertaining fans with another difficult, dangerous case."
--Kirkus Reviews

"[Longmire] never disappoints the reader: he's a hero through thick and thin."
--Publishers Weekly

Praise for Craig Johnson and the Longmire Series

"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 Review

"Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and always entertaining, Wait for Signs is a complete delight."
--ShelfAwareness

"Like the greatest crime novelists, Johnson is a student of human nature. Walt Longmire is strong but fallible, a man whose devil-may-care stoicism masks a heightened sensitivity to the horrors he's witnessed."
--Los Angeles Times

"Johnson's hero only gets better--both at solving cases and at hooking readers--with age."
--Publishers Weekly

"Johnson's trademarks [are] great characters, witty banter, serious sleuthing, and a love of Wyoming bigger than a stack of derelict cars."
--The Boston Globe

"Johnson's pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps."
--Entertainment Weekly

"Stepping into Walt's world is like slipping on a favorite pair of slippers, and it's where those slippers lead that provides a thrill. Johnson pens a series that should become a 'must' read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride."
--The Denver Post

From the Hardcover edition.

Book Description:

The eleventh title in Craig Johnson's bestselling Longmire series - now a hit TV drama

About this edition

• Publisher: The Murder Room
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1471918785
• ISBN 13: 9781471918780
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 318