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Death Without Company (Walt Longmire, #2)

Craig Johnson
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Death Without Company (Walt Longmire, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Craig Johnson

Death Without Company (Walt Longmire, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Absaroka County, Wyoming • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Death Without Company by Craig Johnson is the second book in the Walt Longmire series. It follows Sheriff Walt Longmire investigating an elderly woman’s death at an assisted living facility in Wyoming, uncovering a tangled web of secrets from her past. The book combines elements of mystery and Western genres.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

37,022 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Death Without Company by Craig Johnson skillfully blends mystery and Western genres, showcasing well-drawn characters and a gripping plot. Positive reviews commend its vivid setting and engaging protagonist. Some critique the pacing as uneven and the secondary characters as underdeveloped. Overall, it offers an intriguing and atmospheric read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Death Without Company (Walt Longmire, #2)?

Fans of Craig Johnson's Death Without Company are typically readers who enjoy gritty, character-driven mysteries with a strong sense of place, similar to Tony Hillerman's Navajo series or C.J. Box's Joe Pickett novels. They appreciate a mix of crime, local culture, and complex, morally nuanced law enforcement protagonists.

4.4

37,022 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Absaroka County, Wyoming • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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