The Lonesome Gods (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures)

A Novel

By: Louis L'Amour

Narrated by: David Strathairn, Jason Culp, Dan John Miller, Oliver Wyman

Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

The classic Western, now newly repackaged as part of Bantam's Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures program - with never-before-seen material from Louis and his son, Beau L'Amour.

“I am Johannes Verne, and I am not afraid.”

This was the boy’s mantra as he plodded through the desert alone, left to die by his vengeful grandfather. Johannes Verne was soon to be rescued by outlaws, but no one could save him from the lasting memory of his grandfather’s eyes, full of impenetrable hatred.

Raised in part by Indians, then befriended by a mysterious woman, Johannes grew up to become a rugged adventurer and an educated man. But even now, strengthened by the love of a golden-haired girl and well on his way to making a fortune in bustling early-day Los Angeles, the past may rise up to threaten his future once more.

And this time only the ancient gods of the desert can save him.

Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures is a project created to release some of the author’s more unconventional manuscripts from the family archives. In Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures: Volume 1 and Volume 2, Beau L’Amour takes the listener on a guided tour through many of the finished and unfinished short stories, novels, and treatments that his father was never able to publish during his lifetime. L’Amour’s never-before-seen first novel, No Traveller Returns, faithfully completed for this program, is a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. Additionally, many beloved classics will be rereleased with an exclusive Lost Treasures postscript featuring previously unpublished material, including outlines, plot notes, and alternate drafts. These postscripts tell the story behind the stories that millions of readers have come to know and cherish.

©1983 Louis L'Amour (P)2011 Random House

Critic reviews

"Riveting reading." (The New Yorker)

"This is L'Amour's finest book." (California Magazine)

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holy mf tits. this story is fantastic! get it now u fool!hurry ! u wont regret

Highly recommend this!

What man has not felt that same atavistic primeval thought of long ago fear while staring into the night? About such quiet thoughts? Louis L’Amour is my favorite author, and I could read his books over and again.

Wholly wholesome , and exciting

I enjoyed this book, thoroughly , the speaker's voice was expert in its acting . The plot of the story captivating . Thanks
AJB

Louis Lemor's finest!

This book is amazing. I've read the paperbacks and listened to the audio several times. The narrator here is great! Caution: You might not be able to stop listening until the end.

PRETTY GOOD LISTEN

Overall I enjoyed the book a lot. The story was good but for me too much of a history lesson but that's just me. If you enjoy westerns you love this one too.

Great American Story

If you could sum up The Lonesome Gods in three words, what would they be?

Survival, triumph, determination.

Any additional comments?

This will definitely be a book I read again. You have to love how L'Amour is able to develop characters and generate one hell of a story!

Loved it!!!

I always enjoy Louis l’Amour stories. This one was very unique and I loved all the added extras at the end of the reading of the story.

Good book where you can learn what a man should be

This book is one of Louis's masterpieces. And to some extent or another, i's also a good example of the kind of man that any and every boy should aspire to be.

Great great story and book

This was a fantastic listen. There are many profound lessons to be learned within this story and it was superbly crafted

Classic

The history and mystery of this story, the land it encompassed and the people it has inspired have shaped my life. This was my father’s favorite book. He’s a some of the Mohave, met Louis hunting quail as a child, and has a lifetime of stories to share…The Lonesome Gods will always be one of them. Get out and find your own lonesome Gods, wherever you are…they wait for you.