Synopses & Reviews
A New York Times bestselling collection of Longmire adventures
Ten years ago, Craig Johnson wrote his first short story, the Hillerman Award winning "Old Indian Trick." This was one of the earliest appearances of the sheriff who would go on to star in Johnson's bestselling, award-winning novels and the hit television series Longmire. Each Christmas Eve thereafter, fans rejoiced when Johnson sent out a new short story featuring an episode in Walt's life that doesn't appear in the novels; over the years, many have asked why they cant buy the stories in book form.
Wait for Signs gives Longmire fans a chance to own these beloved stories—and one that was published for the first time in the Viking edition—in a single volume. With glimpses of Walt's past from the incident in "Ministerial Aide,” when the sheriff is mistaken for a deity, to the hilarious "Messenger,” where the majority of the action takes place in a Porta-Potty, Wait for Signs is a necessary addition to any Longmire fans shelf and a wonderful way to introduce new readers to the fictional world of Absaroka County, Wyoming
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“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 Wyomings Bighorn Mountains.” Library Journal (starred review)
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“Heartwarming.... Sample, savor, and save these [short stories] for special occasions.” Booklist
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“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
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"Each story reveals...the tenderness and compassion, as well as the melancholy, that is Walt Longmire.... The finely developed characters and top-notch writing...left me wishing for more." Wyoming Tribune
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“Johnson pens a series that should become a must-read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride.” The Denver Post
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“Filled with classic Longmire wit and wisdom. Readers will once again find themselves transported to Walt's world in Absaroka County, Wyoming, a world filled with lovable characters…[and] snappy, sharp dialogue….The modern era has given us a term called ‘binge watching' where fans of a show will watch multiple episodes back to back. For fans of Johnson's Longmire books, Wait for Signs is the opportunity to binge. However, with stories this well-written some may find themselves wanting to hold back on the binging and save some for later.... Whether or not you are a longtime fan of the Walt Longmire series, or this is your first taste of the fictional world Johnson has created, these stories will not disappoint.” Deseret News
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“An explosive thriller that careens from one unpredictable twist to another.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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"Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and always entertaining, Wait for Signs is a complete delight." Shelf Awareness
About the Author
Craig Johnson is the N
ew York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mystery series, adapted by Warner Bros. as the hit drama
Longmire and recently picked up by Netflix for its fourth season. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population twenty-five.