THE BROTHERS McKAY

When Pepper McKay, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County, is found murdered on his ranch in Crazy Woman Canyon, suspects aren’t in short supply. But Sheriff Walt Longmire’s attention is on those who had gathered for a family meeting that evening, McKay’s very different sons: a smooth-talking charmer, a cosmopolitan journalist, a reclusive monk, and a half-Native ranch hand who keeps the place running. Each had a motive. Each claims he’s innocent. As Walt investigates what happened that night at the O-Kay Lodge, he’s pulled into a tangle of old grudges and long-buried secrets. Then the case takes a sharp turn: a second body surfaces, and a wildfire tears through the canyon, trapping Walt and forcing him into a fight for his life as both the killer and the elements close in. The Brothers McKay, the 22nd novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series, will be released on May 26, 2026. It will be available at your favorite bookstore or order a personalized copy starting April 1st. Hardcover and Ebook Options SIGNED HARDCOVER - $30.00 (Available starting April 1st) If you would like a short personalization (75 characters or less) in the book, please enter the exact wording in the available text box before adding it to your cart. Please note, personalized books, and any items ordered with them, may be delayed until Craig returns from tour dates. Return to Longmire Novels
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THE BROTHERS McKAY

When Pepper McKay, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County, is found murdered on his ranch in Crazy Woman Canyon, suspects aren’t in short supply. But Sheriff Walt Longmire’s attention is on those who had gathered for a family meeting that evening, McKay’s very different sons: a smooth-talking charmer, a cosmopolitan journalist, a reclusive monk, and a half- Native ranch hand who keeps the place running. Each had a motive. Each claims he’s innocent. As Walt investigates what happened that night at the O-Kay Lodge, he’s pulled into a tangle of old grudges and long-buried secrets. Then the case takes a sharp turn: a second body surfaces, and a wildfire tears through the canyon, trapping Walt and forcing him into a fight for his life as both the killer and the elements close in. The Brothers McKay, the 22nd novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series, will be released on May 26, 2026. It will be available at your favorite bookstore or order a personalized copy starting April 1st. Hardcover and Ebook Options SIGNED HARDCOVER - $30.00 (Available starting April 1st) If you would like a short personalization (75 characters or less) in the book, please enter the exact wording in the available text box before adding it to your cart. Please note, personalized books, and any items ordered with them, may be delayed until Craig returns from tour dates. Return to Longmire Novels
Cover of the Craig Johnson novel First Frost with Walt Longmire standing in a rock outcropping.

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THE BROTHERS McKAY

When Pepper McKay, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County, is found murdered on his ranch in Crazy Woman Canyon, suspects aren’t in short supply. But Sheriff Walt Longmire’s attention is on those who had gathered for a family meeting that evening, McKay’s very different sons: a smooth-talking charmer, a cosmopolitan journalist, a reclusive monk, and a half-Native ranch hand who keeps the place running. Each had a motive. Each claims he’s innocent. As Walt investigates what happened that night at the O-Kay Lodge, he’s pulled into a tangle of old grudges and long-buried secrets. Then the case takes a sharp turn: a second body surfaces, and a wildfire tears through the canyon, trapping Walt and forcing him into a fight for his life as both the killer and the elements close in. The Brothers McKay, the 22nd novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series, will be released on May 26, 2026. It will be available at your favorite bookstore or order a personalized copy starting April 1st. Hardcover and Ebook Options SIGNED HARDCOVER - $30.00 (Available starting April 1st) If you would like a short personalization (75 characters or less) in the book, please enter the exact wording in the available text box before adding it to your cart. Please note, personalized books, and any items ordered with them, may be delayed until Craig returns from tour dates. Return to Longmire Novels
Cover of the Craig Johnson novel First Frost with Walt Longmire standing in a rock outcropping.

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