The latest book in the Longmire series, Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story, hits bookstore shelves on November 19.
Craig Johnson’s Longmire Mysteries have captivated readers for years with their vivid portrayal of the American West — a place where the landscape itself is a character. For over twenty years, his work has transported readers far beyond the chaos of modern life, drawing them into a world where the vastness of the landscape invites reflection, resilience, and a deeper connection to something timeless. As Johnson himself notes, “There is a longing in the human heart to seek out the solace of open spaces.”
Johnson's latest installment in the 20-plus book series, Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story, will release November 19 from Viking. This is Johnson’s forthcoming installment in the Longmire world, and the second book he’ll publish this year.
Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story by Craig Johnson releases November 19
Tooth and Claw takes our inborn need for open spaces to new heights, moving the setting from the plains of Wyoming to the stark Alaskan tundra. Here, drilling for oil, the stakes are higher, the dangers closer, and the wilderness more ruthless than ever. Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear aren’t just trying to survive—they’re navigating a world that’s as relentless as the polar bear stalking them. But as always, the true threat often lies closer to home. It’s a fast-paced, gut-wrenching ride that only Johnson can deliver, and one that devoted fans won’t be able to put down. Kirkus lauds it as “a chilling novel with all the ingredients needed to keep readers turning pages,” while Publisher’s Weekly highlights its “gratifyingly gruesome action.”
Craig Johnson's Longmire series was adapted into a beloved TV series of the same name
In the tradition of Western literary giants like Wallace Stegner and Annie Proulx, Johnson uses the wild country not just as a setting but as a “geography of hope” (Stegner)—a reminder that even in the harshest conditions, there is beauty, freedom, and an enduring sense of possibility. Walt Longmire himself becomes a symbol of the West: rugged, resilient, and forever shaped by the land he calls home.
Craig Johnson, pictured above, has written over 20 books in the Longmire series.
The Longmire Mysteries continue to resonate with readers because they tap into this universal longing for a simpler, more elemental world — one that stands in stark contrast to our modern, digital lives. Johnson’s writing reminds us why the West has always been a place of fascination—a land of open skies, rugged mountains, and wild terrain that pulls at our sense of adventure. As readers, we are invited to step outside the noise of our daily lives and into a world where the challenges are primal, and the stakes are real.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire starring Robert Taylor and Lou Diamond Phillips. 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 26.
For more information, visit craigallenjohnson.com
PRAISE FOR TOOTH AND CLAW:
“A chilling novel with all the ingredients needed to keep readers turning pages.” — Kirkus
“Gratifyingly gruesome action” — Publisher’s Weekly
“Spooky fun…It all comes to a bloody head.” — Booklist
