Craig Johnson

Adam Jahiel

Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, and his novella "Spirit of Steamboat" was the first One Book Wyoming selection. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 26.

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Awards: Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, Novel Observateur Bibliops Prix du Roman Noir, Prix 813, Wyoming Historical Society Prize for Fiction, Rocky Award (Left Coast Crime),

Wild West Mysteries

Those of us living in the West have good reason to love whodunits set on the sundown side of the Mississippi. But these three authors appeal to readers everywhere. Why do stories set in the West have such appeal? Let's ask!

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  
Sat, Mar 4, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: Craig Johnson, Margaret Mizushima, Terry Shames
Moderator: Shannon Baker

From Page to Soundstage

Lights! Camera! Authors! In this session, three authors whose books or writing have been adapted for television or movies will discuss the pluses and minuses in working with Hollywood. How did the response to these projects impact their writing?

Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 560)  
Sun, Mar 5, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Rincon Room (following presentation)  

Panelists: Robert Crais, Craig Johnson, Thomas Perry
Moderator: Anne Hillerman

Books:

Hell and Back

A Longmire Mystery
Mystery / Thrillers
Penguin
September 2022
ISBN 9780593297285
352 pages

Daughter of the Morning Star

A Longmire Mystery
Mystery / Thrillers
Penguin
August 2022
ISBN 9780593297278
336 pages