Dry Bones: (Walt Longmire Mysteries)

The eleventh installment of Craig Johnson's New York Times bestselling Longmire series--the basis for the hit drama series LONGMIRE now on Netflix Craig Johnson's new novel, The Western Star, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017. When Jen, the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found surfaces in Sherriff Walt Longmire's jurisdiction, it appears to be a windfall for the High Plains Dinosaur Museum--until Danny Lone Elk, the Cheyenne rancher on whose property the remains were discovered, turns up dead, floating face down in a turtle pond. With millions of dollars at stake, a number of groups step forward to claim her, including Danny's family, the tribe, and the federal government. As Wyoming's Acting Deputy Attorney and a cadre of FBI officers descend on the town, Walt is determined to find out who would benefit from Danny's death, enlisting old friends Lucian Connolly and Omar Rhoades, along with Dog and best friend Henry Standing Bear, to trawl the vast Lone Elk ranch looking for answers to a sixty-five million year old cold case that's heating up fast.

About the Author :
Craig Johnson lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25.

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 "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 -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 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 " 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"" 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"" 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"" Praise for "Wait for Signs" "This story collection featuring the ironic Wyoming sheriff is a must. . . . [Walt Longmire is] one of the most memorable characters is crime fiction today."--"Publishers Weekly" "Heartwarming . . . Sample, savor, and save these [short stories] for special occasions."--"Booklist" "For fans of Johnson's Absaroka County sheriff, all the familiar characters fill these stories--Walt, Vic, Henry, Cady, and of course the wild, open spaces of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains."--"Library Journal" (starred) Praise for "Any Other Name" "Top-notch . . . Johnson's hero only gets better--both at solving cases and at hooking readers--with age." --"Publishers Weekly" "Well-crafted . . . filled with endearing characters and nonstop action." --"Library Journal" (starred review) "[Johnson] has hit a home run. . . . Indeed, this may be [his] best Longmire mystery yet."--"Wyoming Tribune Eagle" "Suspenseful and always entertaining . . . The 11th Walt Longmire mystery is one of the best yet."--"The Oklahoman Review" Praise for "Spirit of Steamboat" "A nail-biter."--"Publishers Weekly" "Johnson is a born storyteller, and he spins this old-fashioned adventure tale deftly. . . . An extremely pleasant present for fans of this popular series."--"Booklist" "A suspenseful adventure story. . . Series fans along with adventure and Western readers will raptly devour the details."--"Library Journal" Praise for "A Serpent's Tooth" "Suspense propels the brisk plot, complemented by a sly sense of humor and a breathtaking look at Wyoming."--"Publishers Weekly" (Starred) "Authentic . . . The story moves at a brisk pace, with room for some good-natured humor and plenty of gorgeous Wyoming scenery."--CNN.com "A tense, action-filled story with Johnson's usual touches of humor and romance."--"Kirkus" "Maybe [Johnson's] best one yet."--"Charleston Gazette" "Johnson employs his trademark humor, many literary allusions, a cast readers can't help but love and Johnson's obvious love of the land he's writing about. Readers will experience the West in all its grandeur while Walt battles the evils trying to encroach upon his beloved county."--"Shelf Awareness" Praise for Craig Johnson and the Walt Longmire Mystery Series "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. Unlike traditional genre novelists who obsess mainly over every hairpin plot turn, Johnson's books are also preoccupied with the mystery of his characters' psyches."--"Los Angeles Times" "Johnson knows the territory, both fictive and geographical, and tells us about it in prose that crackles."--Robert B. Parker "The characters talk straight from the hip and the Wyoming landscape is its own kind of eloquence."--"The New York Times " "[Walt Longmire] is an easy man to like. . . . Johnson evokes the rugged landscape with reverential prose, lending a heady atmosphere to his story."--"The Philadelphia Inquirer" "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 " "A winning piece of work...There's a convincing feel to the whole package: a sense that you're viewing this territory through the eyes of someone who knows it as adoring lover and skeptical onlooker at the same time."--"The Washington Post " "Johnson's pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps."--"Entertainment Weekly" "Truly great. Reading Craig Johnson is a treat. . . . [He] tells great stories, casts wonderful characters and writes in a style that compels the reader forward."--"Wyoming Tribune Eagle"