
The Longmire Defense
Walt Longmire Mysteries - book 19
Craig Johnson
- ISBN10:
- 0593297334
- ISBN13:
- 978-0593297339
Walt Longmire finds himself grappling not just with the law, but with the very essence of justice itself. When a murder trial unfolds in the heart of Absaroka County, Walt is drawn into a complex web of betrayal, loyalty, and the murky waters of legal ethics. As the evidence mounts against a man he once considered a friend, old loyalties are tested and the lines between right and wrong blur perilously. The tension escalates when Walt's own daughter, Cady, becomes embroiled in a scandal that implicates her in the case. As he races against time to clear her name, he faces the daunting challenge of navigating a legal system riddled with flaws and hidden agendas. The courtroom becomes a battleground where every testimony holds the potential to unravel lives, and Walt must confront the ghosts of his past while protecting his family’s future. Themes of fatherhood, redemption, and the pursuit of truth resonate throughout this gripping narrative, illuminating the struggles of a man who wears the badge with pride yet questions the very foundations of justice. With his trusty friends, including the insightful Henry Standing Bear and the quick-witted Vic Moretti, Walt dives deep into a mystery that forces him to confront not just the criminal elements of his surroundings, but also the moral ambiguities that challenge his beliefs. As the trial unfolds, unexpected alliances form and shocking revelations come to light, pushing Walt to his limits. In a world where the stakes are higher than ever, he must rely on his instincts and the wisdom of his ancestors to navigate a landscape fraught with danger and deceit. Can he uphold the law in a system that seems determined to tear it apart? In a quest for truth, Walt Longmire discovers that sometimes, the hardest battles are fought within one's own heart.
Number of pages:
368