Book Review: Hell and Back by Craig Johnson

Hell and Back
by Craig Johnson (Johnson)

Craig Johnson has created another thrilling book in the Walt Longmire series. I have to say that this one has been different from all of the others; it is part ghost story, part time travel, and part American history. Imagine waking up in the middle of a highway in the middle of nowhere in a snowstorm. If that isn’t bad enough, you don’t know who you are, but your hat has the name “Walt Longmire” inside it. The story all takes place at “Fort Pratt” in Montana, an educational institution that burned down over 100 years ago, killing all of the Native American children inside. This book looks at part of our country’s history that is something that we should be ashamed of. It is a fast read and one of the best stories so far.

 

(If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try anything else by Craig Johnson.)

 

( official Hell and Back page on the official Craig Johnson web site )

 

Recommended by Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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