Cold Dish by Craig Johnson is our “One Book One Valley” Community Read for 2015. This is the first book introducing the reader to Walter Longmire, a Wyoming sheriff. Walt finds himself investigating a revenge “dish served cold” murder case when a despised victim has met his comeuppance. Motives are high and suspects numerous in the sleepy community of Absaroka County. We meet a cast of colorful characters in this whodunit, including Walt’s best friend Henry Standing Bear. The story is told in first person by Longmire. With his dry wit narration, it is hard not to like down on his luck Walt Longmire. This novel resulted in a very popular western/mystery series of books, which have also been adapted into the successful Longmire television program. Cold Dish celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Join us in the celebration of this book that everybody’s reading, and check out local library programs scheduled over the next few months.
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