Craig Allen Johnson is an American author who writes mystery novels. He is best known for his Sheriff Walt Longmire novel series. The books are set in northern Wyoming, where Longmire is sheriff of the fictional county of Absaroka. The series debuted in 2004 and as of March 2025, Johnson has written 21 novels, two novellas, and many short stories featuring Longmire. Johnson lives at a ranch where he built a residence in the small town of Ucross, Wyoming—population 25.
Craig Johnson
Author details
- Aliases:
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Craig Allen Johnson
- Born:
- Jan. 16, 1961
