Review: Dry Bones by Craig Johnson

A Mysterious Review of Dry Bones by Craig Johnson. A Walt Longmire Mystery.

Review summary: The latest entry in this terrific series is reflective, humorous and intricate, with an intriguing and credible plot driving a murder investigation. The principal cast of characters is sharply drawn, endearing and engaging, and the panoramic setting in which they play their roles completely immersive. Highly recommended. (Click here for text of full review.)

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Dry Bones
Craig Johnson
A Walt Longmire Mystery
Viking (May 2015)

Publisher synopsis: 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.