In "Kindness Goes Unpunished," Absaroka County Sheriff Walt Longmire ventures far from his Wyoming ranch, accompanying his loyal friend Henry Standing Bear to Philadelphia for a visit with his daughter, Cady. However, the anticipated family reunion takes a dark turn when Cady is brutally attacked and left for dead on the steps of the Franklin Institute. Thrust into an unfamiliar urban landscape, Walt quickly uncovers a tangled web of political corruption and deadly secrets Cady inadvertently stumbled upon. With the stakes higher than ever, Walt, alongside Henry, his trusty dog, Deputy Victoria Moretti, and a robust contingent of Philadelphia police officers led by the Moretti family, unleashes his unique brand of Western-style justice. He navigates the city's underbelly, determined to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to account, proving that even in the City of Brotherly Love, kindness sometimes goes unpunished.
Critical Reception
"This compelling installment further solidifies Craig Johnson's reputation as a master of contemporary Western mystery, celebrated for its authentic characters and thrilling plots."
Adaptations
The book is part of the 'Walt Longmire Mysteries' series, which was adapted into the popular A&E/Netflix TV series 'Longmire'.