About the book
Walt doubts a confession of murder in this novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Western Star
Fans of Ace Atkins, Nevada Barr and Robert B. Parker will love The Dark Horse is the fifth installment in New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson's Longmire Mystery Series, the basis for LONGMIRE, the hit Netflix original drama series. Wade Barsad, a man with a dubious past and a gift for making enemies, burned his wife Mary's horses in their barn; in retribution, she shot him in the head six times, or so the story goes. But Sheriff Walt Longmire doesn't believe Mary's confession and is determined to dig deeper. Unpinning his star to pose as an insurance investigator, Walt visits the Barsad ranch and discovers that everyone in town--including a beautiful Guetemalan bartender and a rancher with a taste for liquor--had a reason for wanting Wade dead.
Editions of The Dark Horse
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670020874
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143134886
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143117315
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101057278
Read an Excerpt
Walt doubts a confession of murder in this novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Western Star
Fans of Ace Atkins, Nevada Barr and Robert B. Parker will love The Dark Horse is the fifth installment in New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson's Longmire Mystery Series, the basis for LONGMIRE, the hit Netflix original drama series. Wade Barsad, a man with a dubious past and a gift for making enemies, burned his wife Mary's horses in their barn; in retribution, she shot him in the head six times, or so the story goes. But Sheriff Walt Longmire doesn't believe Mary's confession and is determined to dig deeper. Unpinning his star to pose as an insurance investigator, Walt visits the Barsad ranch and discovers that everyone in town--including a beautiful Guetemalan bartender and a rancher with a taste for liquor--had a reason for wanting Wade dead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dark Horse about?
Walt doubts a confession of murder in this novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Western Star
Fans of Ace Atkins, Nevada Barr and Robert B. Parker will love The Dark Horse is the fifth installment in New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson's Longmire Mystery Series, the basis for LONGMIRE, the hit Netflix original drama series. Wade Barsad, a man with a dubious past and a gift for making enemies, burned his wife Mary's horses in their barn; in retribution, she shot him in the head six times, or so the story goes. But Sheriff Walt Longmire doesn't believe Mary's confession and is determined to dig deeper. Unpinning his star to pose as an insurance investigator, Walt visits the Barsad ranch and discovers that everyone in town--including a beautiful Guetemalan bartender and a rancher with a taste for liquor--had a reason for wanting Wade dead.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Dark Horse?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of The Dark Horse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670020874
Is The Dark Horse part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Longmire Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Dark Horse?
Craig Johnson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Dark Horse is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670020874) and paperback(ISBN 9780143134886) and paperback(ISBN 9780143117315) and ebook(ISBN 9781101057278)
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