Wait for Signs : Twelve Longmire Stories by Craig Johnson (2014, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100525427910
ISBN-139780525427919
eBay Product ID (ePID)201610596
Product Key Features
Book TitleWait for Signs : Twelve Longmire Stories
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, Short Stories (Single Author), Thrillers / Suspense, Westerns, Mystery & Detective / General
Publication Year2014
GenreFiction
AuthorCraig Johnson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Length7.3 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-010100
Reviews"Heartwarming....Sample, savor, and save these [short stories] for special occasions."- Booklist "For fans of Johnson's Absaroka County sheriff, all the familiar characters fill these stories-Walt, Vic, Henry, Cady, and of course the wild, open spaces of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains."- Library Journal (starred) , Praise for Spirit of Steamboat: "A nail-biter."- Publishers Weekly "Johnson is a born storyteller, and he spins this old-fashioned adventure tale deftly….An extremely pleasant present for fans of this popular series."- Booklist "A suspenseful adventure story….Series fans along with adventure and Western readers will raptly devour the details."- Library Journal Praise for A Serpent's Tooth : "Suspense propels the brisk plot, complemented by a sly sense of humor and a breathtaking look at Wyoming."- Publishers Weekly (Starred) "Authentic....The story moves at a brisk pace, with room for some good-natured humor and plenty of gorgeous Wyoming scenery."-CNN.com "A tense, action-filled story with Johnson's usual touches of humor and romance."- Kirkus "Maybe [Johnson's] best one yet."- Charleston Gazette "Johnson employs his trademark humor, many literary allusions, a cast readers can't help but love and Johnson's obvious love of the land he's writing about. Readers will experience the West in all its grandeur while Walt battles the evils trying to encroach upon his beloved county."- Shelf Awareness Praise for Craig Johnson and the Walt Longmire Mystery Series "Like the greatest crime novelists, Johnson is a student of human nature. Walt Longmire is strong but fallible, a man whose devil-may-care stoicism masks a heightened sensitivity to the horrors he's witnessed. Unlike traditional genre novelists who obsess mainly over every hairpin plot turn, Johnson's books are also preoccupied with the mystery of his characters' psyches."- Los Angeles Times "Johnson knows the territory, both fictive and geographical, and tells us about it in prose that crackles."-Robert B. Parker "The characters talk straight from the hip and the Wyoming landscape is its own kind of eloquence."- The New York Times "[Walt Longmire] is an easy man to like…Johnson evokes the rugged landscape with reverential prose, lending a heady atmosphere to his story."- The Philadelphia Inquirer "Stepping into Walt's world is like slipping on a favorite pair of slippers, and it's where those slippers lead that provides a thrill. Johnson pens a series that should become a 'must' read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride."- The Denver Post "A winning piece of work…There's a convincing feel to the whole package: a sense that you're viewing this territory through the eyes of someone who knows it as adoring lover and skeptical onlooker at the same time."- The Washington Post "Johnson's pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps."- Entertainment Weekly "Truly great. Reading Craig Johnson is a treat…[He] tells great stories, casts wonderful characters and writes in a style that compels the reader forward."- Wyoming Tribune Eagle, "This story collection featuring the ironic Wyoming sheriff is a must....[Walt Longmire is] one of the most memorable characters is crime fiction today."- Publishers Weekly "Heartwarming....Sample, savor, and save these [short stories] for special occasions."- Booklist "For fans of Johnson's Absaroka County sheriff, all the familiar characters fill these stories-Walt, Vic, Henry, Cady, and of course the wild, open spaces of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains."- Library Journal (starred) Praise for Spirit of Steamboat: "A nail-biter."- Publishers Weekly "Johnson is a born storyteller, and he spins this old-fashioned adventure tale deftly….An extremely pleasant present for fans of this popular series."- Booklist "A suspenseful adventure story….Series fans along with adventure and Western readers will raptly devour the details."- Library Journal Praise for A Serpent's Tooth : "Suspense propels the brisk plot, complemented by a sly sense of humor and a breathtaking look at Wyoming."- Publishers Weekly (Starred) "Authentic....The story moves at a brisk pace, with room for some good-natured humor and plenty of gorgeous Wyoming scenery."-CNN.com "A tense, action-filled story with Johnson''s usual touches of humor and romance."- Kirkus "Maybe [Johnson''s] best one yet."- Charleston Gazette "Johnson employs his trademark humor, many literary allusions, a cast readers can''t help but love and Johnson''s obvious love of the land he''s writing about. Readers will experience the West in all its grandeur while Walt battles the evils trying to encroach upon his beloved county."- Shelf Awareness Praise for Craig Johnson and the Walt Longmire Mystery Series "Like the greatest crime novelists, Johnson is a student of human nature. Walt Longmire is strong but fallible, a man whose devil-may-care stoicism masks a heightened sensitivity to the horrors he's witnessed. Unlike traditional genre novelists who obsess mainly over every hairpin plot turn, Johnson's books are also preoccupied with the mystery of his characters' psyches."- Los Angeles Times "Johnson knows the territory, both fictive and geographical, and tells us about it in prose that crackles."-Robert B. Parker "The characters talk straight from the hip and the Wyoming landscape is its own kind of eloquence."- The New York Times "[Walt Longmire] is an easy man to like…Johnson evokes the rugged landscape with reverential prose, lending a heady atmosphere to his story."- The Philadelphia Inquirer "Stepping into Walt's world is like slipping on a favorite pair of slippers, and it's where those slippers lead that provides a thrill. Johnson pens a series that should become a 'must' read, so curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy the ride."- The Denver Post "A winning piece of work…There's a convincing feel to the whole package: a sense that you're viewing this territory through the eyes of someone who knows it as adoring lover and skeptical onlooker at the same time."- The Washington Post "Johnson's pacing is tight and his dialogue snaps."- Entertainment Weekly "Truly great. Reading Craig Johnson is a treat…[He] tells great stories, casts wonderful characters and writes in a style that compels the reader forward."- Wyoming Tribune Eagle, "This story collection featuring the ironic Wyoming sheriff is a must....[Walt Longmire is] one of the most memorable characters is crime fiction today."- Publishers Weekly "Heartwarming....Sample, savor, and save these [short stories] for special occasions."- Booklist "For fans of Johnson's Absaroka County sheriff, all the familiar characters fill these stories-Walt, Vic, Henry, Cady, and of course the wild, open spaces of Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains."- Library Journal (starred)
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisTwelve Longmire short stories available for the first time in a single volume; featuring an introduction by Lou Diamond Phillips of A&E's Longmire Ten years ago, Craig Johnson wrote his first short story, the Hillerman Award; winning Old Indian Trick.; This was one of the earliest appearances of the sheriff who would go on to star in Johnson's bestselling, award-winning novels and the A&E hit series Longmire . Each Christmas Eve thereafter, fans rejoiced when Johnson sent out a new short story featuring an episode in Walt's life that doesn't appear in the novels; over the years, many have asked why they can't buy the stories in book form. Wait for Signs collects those beloved stories; and one entirely new story,;Petunia, Bandit Queen of the Bighorns; for the very first time in a single volume, regular trade hardcover. With glimpses of Walt's past from the incident in; Ministerial Aide; when the sheriff is mistaken for a deity, to the hilarious;Messenger; where the majority of the action takes place in a Port-A-Potty, Wait for Signs is a necessary addition to any Longmire fan's shelf and a wonderful way to introduce new readers to the fictional world of Absaroka County, Wyoming., Twelve Longmire short stories available for the first time in a single volume--featuring an introduction by Lou Diamond Phillips of the hit drama series Longmire , now on Netflix Craig Johnson's new novel , The Western Star, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017. Ten years ago, Craig Johnson wrote his first short story, the Hillerman Award-winning "Old Indian Trick." This was one of the earliest appearances of the sheriff who would go on to star in Johnson's bestselling, award-winning novels and the hit drama series Longmire . Each Christmas Eve thereafter, fans rejoiced when Johnson sent out a new short story featuring an episode in Walt's life that doesn't appear in the novels; over the years, many have asked why they can't buy the stories in book form. Wait for Signs collects those beloved stories--and one entirely new story, "Petunia, Bandit Queen of the Bighorns"--for the very first time in a single volume, regular trade hardcover. With glimpses of Walt's past from the incident in "Ministerial Aide," when the sheriff is mistaken for a deity, to the hilarious "Messenger," where the majority of the action takes place in a Port-A-Potty, Wait for Signs is a necessary addition to any Longmire fan's shelf and a wonderful way to introduce new readers to the fictional world of Absaroka County, Wyoming.
LC Classification NumberPS3610.O325A6 2014
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- 14 Jul, 2016
Wait For Signs is a great read!
This collection of Sheriff Walt Longmire stories is a compilation of some olde, some new, and some "borrowed" from the annual Post-Its that author Craig Johnson sends out to his readers. If you are new to the Longmire Mysteries, "Wait For Signs" is a gentle introduction to Walt's world, and a lighter side that will sometimes have you chuckilng and other times scratching your head, wondering why you didn't see THAT coming. Highly recommended, you will love it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Aug, 2019
12 short stories about Sheriff Longmire & best friend Standing Bear.
Great author with interesting books. Fully developed characters, with plots that surprise & twist & turn. Beautiful descriptions of mountain, streams, old dusty towns in north west states. I liked the TV series of Longmire & wanted more. The books are even better. His short stories are just as interesting & surprising as the long books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Oct, 2017
Short Story Feast
Twelve great small bites from rural Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire's life. If you love engaging fiction, you will be swept away by Craig Johnson's crisp yet picturesque scenery that is the home to his very realistic characters. No matter your genre preferences, you should find yourself transported by these stories to fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming and enjoying your time spent hanging out with some great folks you'll be happy to have met. This county may not be on any map, but Craig Jonson definitely makes it real.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Dec, 2018
Good Stuff
Many calls that night did Scrooge make with the spirit of Christmas present. Down among the miners who labored in the bowels of the earth. And out to sea among the sailors at ther watch. Dark, ghostly figures and their several stations.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Mar, 2025
wonderful collection of tales that lend brilliant insight into the world of Walt Longmire. Fantastic reads, each story is a self contained treat
Craig Johnsons world explored is delicious detail.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2023
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Great stories, especially, for Christmas, Also, good all year 'round!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Sep, 2023
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- 30 Sep, 2022
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- 16 Dec, 2019
Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories by Craig Johnson
is a good bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Mar, 2020
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