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Walt Longmire

by Craig Johnson

26 books Started 2004 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Walt Longmire is a Western / Mystery series by Craig Johnson, made up of 26 books published between 2004 and 2025. It begins with The Cold Dish (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Return to Sender (2025), spanning 21 years of storytelling.

26books
21years active
3decades
~0.8yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Cold Dish ★ NYT 1w · peaked #34 Dilys Award 2006Full award history → 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Death Without Company 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Kindness Goes Unpunished 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Another Man's Moccasins 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Dark Horse 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 Junkyard Dogs 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Hell Is Empty 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Divorce Horse 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 As the Crow Flies 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Messenger 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 A Serpent's Tooth ★ NYT 1w · peaked #16 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Spirit of Steamboat ★ NYT 1w · peaked #24 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Any Other Name ★ NYT 2w · peaked #6 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Dry Bones ★ NYT 2w · peaked #5 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Highwayman ★ NYT 1w · peaked #10 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 An Obvious Fact ★ NYT 1w · peaked #5 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Western Star ★ NYT 1w · peaked #7 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Depth of Winter ★ NYT 2w · peaked #5 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Land of Wolves ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
20 Next to Last Stand ★ NYT 1w · peaked #4 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Daughter of the Morning Star ★ NYT 1w · peaked #3 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Hell and Back ★ NYT 1w · peaked #8 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 The Longmire Defense ★ NYT 1w · peaked #7 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 First Frost ★ NYT 1w · peaked #10 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Tooth and Claw 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Return to SenderLatest ★ NYT 1w · peaked #12 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Walt Longmire series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Walt Longmire series?

Start with The Cold Dish (2004), the first book in the Walt Longmire series by Craig Johnson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Walt Longmire series?

There are 26 books in the Walt Longmire series by Craig Johnson, published between 2004 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Walt Longmire series?

The first book in the Walt Longmire series is The Cold Dish, published in 2004 by Craig Johnson.

What is the latest book in the Walt Longmire series?

The most recent book in the Walt Longmire series is Return to Sender (2025) by Craig Johnson.

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About Craig Johnson

Craig Allen Johnson (born January 16, 1961) is an American author who writes mystery novels.

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