Comanche Moon

De: Larry McMurtry

Narrado por: Frank Muller

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

The second prequel, following Dead Man’s Walk, to Larry McMurtry’s classic novel Lonesome Dove charts the harrowing careers of Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow F. Call as they fight foes throughout the Texas territory and their own demons, setting up the events of the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic.

The second book of Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove tetralogy, Comanche Moon takes us once again into the world of the American West.

Texas Rangers August McCrae and Woodrow Call, now in their middle years, continue to deal with the ever-increasing tensions of adult life—Gus with his great love, Clara Forsythe, and Call with Maggie Tilton, the young whore who loves him. Two proud but very different men, they enlist with the Ranger troop in pursuit of Buffalo Hump, the great Comanche war chief; Kicking Wolf, the celebrated Comanche horse thief; and a deadly Mexican bandit king with a penchant for torture. Assisting the Rangers in their wild chase is the renowned Kickapoo tracker, Famous Shoes.

Comanche Moon closes the twenty-year gap between Dead Man’s Walk and Lonesome Dove, following beloved heroes Gus and Call and their comrades in arms—Deets, Jake Spoon, and Pea Eye Parker—in their bitter struggle to protect the advancing West frontier against the defiant Comanches, courageously determined to defend their territory and their way of life.©2000 Larry McMurtry; (P)2000 Simon & Schuster

Yes, it was worth the time!

I somehow missed the Lonesome Dove series in the 1980s (too busy) and subsequent reruns. However, I decided to see what everyone was raving about, which, for me, means reading the four-book series. This is the 2nd book, following Dead Man's Walk, even though not the second one written. Probably could be read in any sequence since characters often think back to events of book one. Even with small print, my paperback is over three inches thick, so I opted to also listen on Audible.
The writing transcends time and genre, even though its setting in the 1800s of the Texas llano is a prominent and necessary feature. Characters, even the minor ones, are so vividly drawn that they will long remain in my thoughts. This is a story of love and war, friendships and rivalries, races and cultures, the loss of homeland and the old ways, isolation and solitude, told with humor, insight and empathy, and a good deal of philosophy.

Saddling up now for the third installment, Lonesome Dove. After that, the final in this series will be Streets of Laredo. Happy trails!

great Western. authentic feel.

love the commanche characters. long book but the story develops through time very well. Larry McMurtry is an American novelty.

Great story!

I loved the story but can't stand Frank Muller's voice. His performance made it nearly impossible to enjoy the wonderful work of Larry McMurtry.

hard to put down

intriguing and varied characters sometimes almost to violent to stay with but you get used to it. this guy is brilliant

the reader's talent to bring the characters to life.

I love the author and the reader. Such an escape to the old west. You feel like you are riding with them.