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Craig Johnson Reading Order

4 series · 32 books

Mystery & Thriller

Craig Johnson is an American mystery writer renowned for his Walt Longmire series, a collection of crime novels set in the fictional Absaroka County of northern Wyoming. His stories center on Sheriff Walt Longmire as he navigates complex cases across the rugged Wyoming landscape, blending detective work with compelling character development. Johnson has published over thirty books since 2004, establishing himself as a major voice in contemporary crime fiction.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2017–2026)

Start with The Best American Mystery Stories 2017 and read in order.

Start this series with The Best American Mystery Stories 2017

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The Best American Mystery Stories 2017
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Rough Country
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Walt Longmire Series

Ongoing

27 books (2004–2026)

Start with The Cold Dish, the first of 27 books in the Walt Longmire series.

Start this series with The Cold Dish

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The Cold Dish
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Death Without Company
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Kindness Goes Unpunished
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Another Man's Moccasins
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Dark Horse
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Junkyard Dogs
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Hell Is Empty
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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As the Crow Flies
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Divorce Horse
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
A Serpent's Tooth
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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12
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Spirit of Steamboat
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Any Other Name
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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15
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An Obvious Fact
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Highwayman
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Western Star
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Depth of Winter
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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Land of Wolves
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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Next to Last Stand
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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Daughter of the Morning Star
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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Hell and Back
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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The Longmire Defense
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
25
Tooth and Claw
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Return to Sender
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
The Brothers McKay
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Walt Longmire Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2014–2026)

Start with Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories and read in order.

Start this series with Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories

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1
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Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Have Courage
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Walt Longmire Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Christmas in Absaroka County
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Craig Johnson written?
Craig Johnson has written 32 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Craig Johnson series?
Here are the first books in Craig Johnson's series: Anthologies: The Best American Mystery Stories 2017; Walt Longmire: The Cold Dish; Walt Longmire Collections: Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories.
What order should I read Craig Johnson's books?
We recommend reading Craig Johnson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Craig Johnson still writing new books?
Yes, Craig Johnson has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Walt Longmire, Walt Longmire Collections.

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