Summary
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through the pages of this captivating audiobook. Whether you’re an avid reader or a newcomer to the world of audiobooks, this unique listening experience is sure to leave a lasting impression. With a perfect blend of engaging storytelling and skilled narration, this audiobook transports you into a realm where the boundaries between reality and fantasy seamlessly blur.
Audiobook Info
- Author: Craig Johnson
- Narrator: George Guidall
- Duration: 12 hours and 47 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
- Release Date: January 3, 2012
- Series: Walt Longmire Mysteries
- Book: 8
Review
Some audiobooks soar on the wings of their narrators, and “As the Crow Flies” by Craig Johnson is one such marvel – thanks in no small part to George Guidall’s unforgettable performance. Let’s start here: Guidall doesn’t just read; he embodies Sheriff Walt Longmire with every gravelly intonation, lending an authentic Western spirit that instantly places listeners amid Wyoming’s windswept plains. His measured pacing draws out both suspense and emotion, inviting us not just to witness Longmire’s world but to feel it. For fans of character-driven mysteries, Guidall’s work turns what could be a routine crime story into an intimate encounter with people and place.
Moving beyond narration, Johnson crafts his eighth Longmire mystery with a deft hand for atmosphere and humanity. The story opens on what should be a tranquil day – Longmire scouting wedding venues – but quickly pivots into tragedy as a woman plunges from a cliff on the Cheyenne Reservation. This singular event unspools into a layered investigation that pits tradition against modernity and law against justice. The partnership between Longmire and tribal chief Lolo Long is especially compelling: their dynamic brims with cultural tension yet mutual respect, giving real depth to the procedural elements.
Johnson’s greatest gift may be how he blends vivid descriptions of Wyoming’s rugged landscape with nuanced portraits of its inhabitants. Every character is rendered with empathy – even those who pass briefly through the plot – making each chapter feel lived-in rather than staged. While some listeners might find certain passages slower-paced, those moments serve as necessary breathers in an otherwise high-stakes thriller that pulses with intrigue.
But perhaps what truly sets “As the Crow Flies” apart is its exploration of human motives: grief, loyalty, pride, and the lengths we go to protect those we love. Johnson doesn’t offer easy answers; instead, he challenges listeners to look beneath surfaces – much like his protagonist must – to discover uncomfortable truths.
Award-winning for good reason (including the coveted Edgar Award), “As the Crow Flies” stands tall among modern Western mysteries. Whether you’re new to Walt Longmire or catching up with an old friend, this audiobook delivers suspenseful plotting paired with introspective wisdom – and thanks to Guidall’s masterful narration, it lingers long after the final chapter.
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