After becoming fascinated with the Longmire characters on the A & E channel, I wanted to read the novels. I was not disappointed! I liked the TV drama but the characters are so much more three dimensional in the books. The emotion and humor is evident; the writing is good; the dialogue seems realistic and don't have to look at Vic's wardrobe mistakes on the small screen. After reading the first in the Longmire series, I want to visit Durant, Wyoming but will be very disappointed if I don't get to meet Ruby and Henry. "Mm hmmm, Yes, it is so!"