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Hell and Back: A Longmire Mystery (The Walt Longmire Mysteries) Audio CD – MP3 Audio, September 20, 2022

by Craig Johnson (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6,876 ratings
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A new novel in the beloved New York Times bestselling Longmire series. Picking up where Daughter of the Morning Star left off, the next Longmire novel finds the sheriff digging further into the mysteries of the wandering without--a mythical all-knowing spiritual being that devours souls. Walt thinks he might find the answers he's looking for among the ruins of an old Native American boarding school--an institution designed to strip Native children of their heritage. He has been haunted by the image of the Fort Pratt Industrial Indian Training School ever since he first saw a faded postcard picturing a hundred boys in uniform, in front of a large, ominous building--a postcard that was given to him by Jimmy Lane, the father of Jeanie One Moon. After Walt's initial investigation into Jeanie's disappearance yielded no satisfying conclusions, Walt has to confront the fact that he may be dealing with an adversary unlike any he has ever faced before.
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    Walt Longmire Mysteries
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  3. Language
    English
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    Recorded Books, Inc. and Blackstone Publishing
  5. Publication date
    September 20, 2022
  6. Dimensions
    5.3 x 0.6 x 6.7 inches
  7. ISBN-13
    979-8200979806
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A mystical thriller that offers a wild ride through a thoroughly altered reality.

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Longtime fans will relish Johnson's new insights into Walt's character.

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About the Author

Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of a number of critically-acclaimed mystery novels. His novel The Cold Dish was a DILYS Award finalist and won the Prix du Roman Noir as the best mystery novel translated into French in 2010. Death without Company was selected by Booklist as one of the top ten mysteries of 2006 and won the Wyoming Historical Society's fiction book of the year. The television series Longmire is based on Johnson's novels and premiered in 2012 on A&E.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ZCVBPF3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Recorded Books, Inc. and Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (September 20, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8200979806
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.88 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.6 x 6.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6,876 ratings

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Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for fiction, the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir, and the Prix SNCF du Polar. His novella Spirit of Steamboat was the first One Book Wyoming selection. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
6,876 global ratings

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Customers find the book very entertaining and say the characters are great. They also say the writing is random and haphazard. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it incredible and intelligent, while others say it's disjointed and hallucinatory. Readers also have mixed feelings about the writing quality, with others saying it'll explore different themes and give them a gritty, real world feel.

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25 customers mention "Entertainment value"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very entertaining, keeping them guessing. They also say the story is interesting, with riveting dialog and dry wit. Readers also mention that the book never takes long to read and contains lots of action, thought, and laughter.

"This is definitely one of Craig Johnson’s best novels. it was exciting and also a bit confusing that all tied in as you went along...." Read more

"...- creating a great western story line, plot, with his usual riveting dialog and dry wit. I have no trouble with a bit of Mysticism and Indian lore...." Read more

"I just finished this and thoroughly enjoyed it. This one seems to have been polarizing looking at the reviews...." Read more

"...stories, and everyone is true to character and appears here… rewarding good read." Read more

15 customers mention "Characters"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book great and keep them guessing.

"...It’s completely different than the other books, yet includes characters from prior stories. Craig Johnson has done an excellent job here." Read more

"...attraction of Craig Johnson’s series, but it is wonderfully tempered by the protagonist Longmire’s empathy and fascinating ability to see beyond the..." Read more

"...He is superb with dialog, character development, imagery and background...." Read more

"...The regular cast of characters is there, as well as some you may have to work hard to remember. If you do, the story will be somewhat richer...." Read more

136 customers mention "Writing quality"69 positive67 negative

Customers are mixed about the writing quality. Some find the book great, genuine, and real, while others find it disappointing, frustrating, and agonizing to read.

"...Very different but highly recommended with a creepy little coda at the end that leaves you wondering, “Is Walt actually safe at home or has the evil..." Read more

"...Confusing, too many moving parts, plots, characters. Hard to follow. Disappointed." Read more

"...Otherwise, Hell and Back is a great read with a climax worthy of Stephen King!" Read more

"Sorry, but I've been a Longmire reader since day one, and this is not only horrible, but one of the worst books I've ever read. Very disappointed...." Read more

114 customers mention "Plot"66 positive48 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the book incredible, with many twists and turns, and a chilling look into history. They also say it keeps them guessing and delved deeply into Native American spirituality. However, others find the story disjointed, confusing, and unsettling.

"...had his usual brand of mystery with more detailed and sometimes chilling looks into history as well as Native American experience and belief...." Read more

"The story is difficult to follow at first. Confusing and foggy. As the book progresses I realized that was the author’s intent...." Read more

"This is a great story but unlike the rest of the series you should read the title previous, Daughter of the Morning Star...." Read more

"...accept the premise, the writing was random and haphazard and the story disjointed and inconsistent. Like a bad cartoon...." Read more

88 customers mention "Readability"26 positive62 negative

Customers find the book hard to follow, confusing, and disjointed. They also say the story does not come together until the very end, and there are no consistent rules or means for understanding or connecting to it.

"...This one I struggled to finish. Confusing, too many moving parts, plots, characters. Hard to follow. Disappointed." Read more

"The story is difficult to follow at first. Confusing and foggy. As the book progresses I realized that was the author’s intent...." Read more

"...This was a whole new twist on Craig’s incredible writing talent...." Read more

"...Even if you accept the premise, the writing was random and haphazard and the story disjointed and inconsistent. Like a bad cartoon...." Read more

11 customers mention "Plot complexity"3 positive8 negative

Customers find the plot complex and slow. They also say it's difficult to follow the jumps in time and place, and figure out which character is who.

"I’ve read all the Longmire books and loved them. This one I struggled to finish. Confusing, too many moving parts, plots, characters. Hard to follow...." Read more

"...It was difficult to follow jumps in time and place, and to figure out which character was in which time strand of the the story...." Read more

"...Great page-turner and a great recap of the whole series." Read more

"...This was good, but seemed long in getting to the punch.But, hey - he sells a lot more books than I do!" Read more

9 customers mention "Length"0 positive9 negative

Customers find the book too long and confusing. They also say the story lacks continuity and is poorly written. Readers also say it's not a Sheriff Walt Longmire book in the mold of the many excellent ones.

"...Once again, it is a great book, but it is not for Longmire beginners." Read more

"...It doesn’t work.This is not a Sheriff Walt Longmire book in the mold of the many excellent ones that made the series so memorable and enjoyable..." Read more

"...The lack of continuity didn't help...." Read more

"...The only bad thing I have to say is how I wish it was a little longer!" Read more

Great Novel.
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Great Novel.
I won’t be putting this novel down for long. I’m hooked on this new age western, as I have with previous Longmire books. As a hobby writer, I am inspired by Craig’s creative switch between first and third person. In the writing coarse I took, they told us to never switch between the beginning and the end of a single story. To chose first or second person and keep it throughout. Writers like Craig are the best. Looking forward to the next good one.
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Rodger
5.0 out of 5 stars good prequel
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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If you are a Longmire fan, you will want this prequel novel. I thought it would give us insight into Walt and Henry's Viet Nam experience, but instead it centers on an adventure they had on the way to basic training. No further spoilers here, but I will say it's Walt and Henry all the way. You will like it!
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James
4.0 out of 5 stars One of his best
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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This is definitely one of Craig Johnson’s best novels. it was exciting and also a bit confusing that all tied in as you went along. A journey that had many people from other novels. I must say you really need to read a Daughter of the Morningstar first to understand what is going on. if your new to Longmire go to the beginning and read them in order. you will not be disappointed. As always i’m very sorry this journey has ended.
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Eager Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars A radical departure from the usual Longmire adventure
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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In a complete change of pace for Sheriff Walt Longmire, rather than a western adventure and mystery, He’ll
And Back is a true Gothic horror tale, where the supernatural is not simply an element in one part of the book but the entire book, where Walt enters into an alternate reality where the past comes alive, literally, as Walt finds himself trapped there, battling terrible supernatural forces of evil. Meanwhile, Deputy Vic Moretti and Walt’s lifelong friend, Standing Near search frantically for Walt in the real world, fearing Walt’s life is hanging in the balance. Very different but highly recommended with a creepy little coda at the end that leaves you wondering, “Is Walt actually safe at home or has the evil followed him?
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Lee G. Reynolds
3.0 out of 5 stars Hell and Back
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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I’ve read all the Longmire books and loved them. This one I struggled to finish. Confusing, too many moving parts, plots, characters. Hard to follow. Disappointed.
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Janice
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
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Craig Johnson is without a doubt my favorite author. Every year, I wait impatiently for a new novel. For the past two years, I’ve reread every one of his books in order and finished the series in time for the newest novel to be released. Last year’s release, “Daughter of the Morning Star,” was actually the beginning of the journey, and an important step before reading “Hell and Back.” This was a whole new twist on Craig’s incredible writing talent. The book is different and amazing- it had his usual brand of mystery with more detailed and sometimes chilling looks into history as well as Native American experience and belief. In this novel, Walt fights the biggest battle of his life. It’s vintage Walt with an extra twist of supernatural and chilling suspense. I couldn’t put it down!
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David Rossiter
5.0 out of 5 stars starts out somewhat confusing
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
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The story is difficult to follow at first. Confusing and foggy. As the book progresses I realized that was the author’s intent. Just as Walt is confused, so is the reader. I’ve rad all of the Longmire books. I didn’t think I’d like this one based on the story synopsis. My experience has been that authors often start to run out of stories deep into a series. The result is they keeping banging out a book a year regardless of quality. This book is different. It’s completely different than the other books, yet includes characters from prior stories. Craig Johnson has done an excellent job here.
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GS
1.0 out of 5 stars This will not be a gracious review
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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Sorry, but I've been a Longmire reader since day one, and this is not only horrible, but one of the worst books I've ever read. Very disappointed. So much so that as a fan and customer of Longmire books I feel entirely intentionally betrayed by the author. Maybe this is not Johnson's intention, but whatever. The fans aren't buying Longmire books for this. Time travel, sci-fi, weird dream ghost purgatory thing. Absolute crap. If this is the direction Johnson's going to take, I'm out. I was not entertained, but worked hard to read it out of faithfulness to the series, and it was not worth the work.
Even if you accept the premise, the writing was random and haphazard and the story disjointed and inconsistent. Like a bad cartoon. I really hope Johnson reads this and does better in the future. Or maybe just stop writing Longmire stories. Or hey, write a stupid book and make it a stand alone non-Longmire book instead. You want to explore crazy themes, fine, but for the author to sabotage his own characters and rob his fans of any satisfaction (you know, the fans that support your ranch and will send your great grandkids to college?, that paid money for this disappointment?) was like a personal insult. There were a book or two before that almost lost me, with the ghosts and spooks and visions. But man, this was so bad. So bad.
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4.0 out of 5 stars For fans of Stephen King
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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This is a great story but unlike the rest of the series you should read the title previous, Daughter of the Morning Star. It leads directly into Hell and Back. I had a hard time putting it down.

That being said, it was not without its problems. One thing that continued to stop me were the indistinct dialog tags. Written in paragraph form, it was sometimes confusing as to who was talking, or thinking. Most of the time I could figure it out but it would take a while. Passive verbs could've been tightened up.

Now, I read the Kindle version and I know from my own experience if an author isn't careful, the Kindle version is sometimes released a bit earlier than the hard copy and so needs a bit more editing. Sometimes the excitement can get the best of an author who is just so darned thrilled to get it out there.

Otherwise, Hell and Back is a great read with a climax worthy of Stephen King!
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Leanne Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Longmire book but you need to know the history
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2022
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I very much enjoyed this next novel in the series. It’s takes a different path from how the rest of the books are written. I enjoyed the change but if you’re attached to Craig Johnson’s traditional style of writing you may need time to adjust to this story. For the most part, the story is written in first person (Walt) like all other Longmire books but there are a few times we get to view the story from Vic and Henry’s perspective which was wonderful to read. The story pulls heavily from characters in previous stories. If you haven’t read the other books in the series, this isn’t the book to start with! At a minimum reading the previous book, Daughter of the Morningstar, is important. Overall, I was pulled deeply into this story and loved it. I will be rereading again and again because there are always little clues and jokes I miss the first time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars True to style
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2023
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I've been a fan of Henry and Walt for a long time. Craig Johnson takes you to the strangest places in the most ordinary of settings. Along the way I've come to know and love the people that flesh out Walt's world. I'm fascinated with the American Indian lore that has been explored in his last few books. Very satisfying read
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Wonanee
5.0 out of 5 stars The most unusual Longmire adventure
Reviewed in Italy on January 8, 2023
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What I love most of Craig Johnson's characters is how they always keep true to themselves. Moreso in this story that is an unusual tale, a journey through a different time and place, populated with characters we might have already met (and part of the fun is trying to pinpoint when and were before Walter does), and the certainty that Walt Longmire will be true to his values even when even his own name seems to be a mistery.
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j thomson
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Dreami g
Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2024
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Every indigenous people are seemingly to have extra spiritual powers maybe maybe not.
Bit of dreamtime I think .
Why do people think they have special powers strange
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Todd Sterling
4.0 out of 5 stars Well...
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2024
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Craig Johnson should have wrapped up the Wandering Without, an evil Cheyenne spirit that steals souls, storyline in the previous book Daughter Of The Morning Star. Instead the author continues the story with Hell And Back, which in my opinion would have made a really good book outside the Longmire series (with different characters, etc.). Instead Johnson attempts to cross over to Stephen King territory with Hell And Back. While not a bad book (I did enjoy it in the end), it just seems to be a little out of Johnson's (and Walt Longmire's) wheelhouse.
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