Praise for Wait for Signs
Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and always entertaining, Wait for Signs is a complete delight. Shelf Awareness
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
Johnson pens a series that should become a must-read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride. The Denver Post
"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
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 review)
Praise for Craig Johnson and the Walt Longmire Mystery 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
Johnson's hero only gets better both at solving cases and at hooking readers with age. Publishers Weekly
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 trademarks [are] great characters, witty banter, serious sleuthing, and a love of Wyoming bigger than a stack of derelict cars. The Boston Globe
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
Johnson's pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps. Entertainment Weekly