The Dark Horse

In the fifth installment of Craig Johnson's acclaimed Longmire series, Sheriff Walt Longmire finds himself in unfamiliar territory as he delves into a complex murder case where the confessed killer's story doesn't add up. Mary Barsad claims she shot her husband, Wade, six times after he burned down their barn with her horses inside. However, Walt, known for his keen intuition, suspects there's more to the story than a simple revenge killing. Going undercover as an insurance claims investigator, Walt ventures into the small, tight-knit community of Absaroka County, soon discovering that Wade Barsad was a man universally disliked. Nearly everyone, from a captivating Guatemalan bartender with secrets to a hard-drinking rancher, seems to have had a motive for wanting Wade dead. As Walt navigates a web of deception, long-held grudges, and hidden desires, he uncovers layers of intrigue that challenge his perceptions of justice and truth, ultimately putting himself in danger as he closes in on the real killer.