The cold dish

Walt Longmire is sheriff in Wyoming. His best friend is an Indian whom he was in Viet Nam with. So far there is four books in the series. While each stands alone, it is good to read them in order. There is a high body count, balanced by humor and great character development. These stories take place in a small town and rural areas mostly. Longmire copes, with sensitivity, problems concerning the Indian community. There are many interesting supporting characters. A deputy is called Double Tough. The Under Sheriff in a woman from Philadelphia, whose language is profanity. "A Cold Dish" deals with a miscarriage of justice. Book two concerns the Basque community. Book three "Kindness Goes Unpunished" takes place mostly in Philadelphia. Book four "Another Man's Mocassins" features flash-backs to his Viet Nam experience. In these books, Craig Johnson explores grief, friendship, courage, loyalty, different cultures, life in lightly populated areas and interactions between people of all age groups. The excellent writing is consistent throughout. I highly recommend these books. I can hardly wait for the next one.