Always a good day when a new Craig Johnson Longmire book drops. Mr Johnson manages to keep his stories fresh and relevant, and his sense of humor makes you loathe to put the book down.
Next To Last Stand displays Johnson’s passion for accurate research, and Longmire’s passion for getting into trouble. The problem is now we have to wait another year for the next book.

The death of a veteran, a fragment of a painting, a fortune hidden in a suitcase...and the KGB--Throw in Custer and Bill Cody and you have the perfect storm for an engaging, thoughtful, funny and exciting Longmire novel. Craig Johnson never fails to deliver a read which is rich in character, place and plot and NEXT TO LAST STAND stands (sic!) with the best of them.

Thank you to Net Galley for providing an e-copy of this book for my review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had the trifecta of an engaging read.. an interesting story line, great dialog between well fleshed out characters and beautiful descriptions of time and place. I have read Craig Johnson from his first book and love the way he writes of the interactions of his characters. This novel seemed particularly relevant to current discussions of the formative history of our nation as it involves a missing painting depicting Custer's last stand. Interesting take on the fight told from Henry Standing Bear's point of view.

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Another excellent installment in this series. If you have not read this series it is a must if you love mysteries and/or westerns.

Usually when I finish a book I immediately start another but after reading Next to Last Stand by Craig Johnson I am just enjoying thinking about the characters and plot of the book I have just read. Mr. Johnson seems to really enjoy writing about his characters and I enjoy reading about them. Keep the books coming please.

I'm always up for another Longmire book. Thanks to Netgalley for my copy. Longmire and crew are investigating Charley Lee Stillwater's death and the shoe box with a million dollars in it. I liked this book alot. I especially liked the way Henry Standing Bear gave the stories of his people and Custer. I could always use less of Victoria Moretti. I think she's obnoxious but that's just my opinion.

Like a well-worn pair of Levi’s, Walt Longmire and the gang are a nice comfortable fit no matter where they may take you. The author has devised another comfortable tale to keep the reader going while also injecting a solid does of history to educate as well.

Longmire is back and this time George Armstrong Custer plays a prominent role, or at least a painting of him, as Walt tracks down the missing art work after its owner dies in a Veterans Home under suspicious circumstances.

All your favorite characters are back, the plot is interesting especially when it has to do with the history of Custer's last stand. The ending was especially enjoyable when you picture members of the Veterans Home riding to the rescue on motorized wheelchairs. However, I was a little discouraged in some of the dialogue. I just guess I am getting tired of Vic's mouth. Having said that don't let this keep you from reading the book.

Recommend.