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Dead Man's Walk Audiobook

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Read By: Will Patton Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Lonesome Dove Series Release Date: October 1995 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743573085

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

20

Longest Chapter Length:

47:37 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

35:46 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

43:25 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

17

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Publisher Description

In Streets of Laredo, McMurtry brought the story ahead, giving us Call in his old age. Now, in Dead Man's Walk, he takes us back to the days when Gus and Call were young Texas Rangers, first experiencing the wild frontier that will form their characters. We also meet Clara Forsythe, the unforgettable young woman whose effect on Gus McCrae is immediate and unshakable. Danger, sacrifice, comradeship, and love give them the strength and courage to survive against the almost insurmountable odds of the frontier.

In Dead Man's Walk, Gus and Call are not yet twenty, young men coming of age in the days when Texas was still an independent republic. Enlisting as Texas Rangers under a land pirate who wants to seize Santa Fe from the Mexicans, Gus and Call experience their first great adventure in the barren great plains landscape, in which arbitrary violence is the rule -- whether from nature, or from the Indians whose territory they must cross in order to reach New Mexico.

From the Indians defending their land with unrelenting savagery, to the Texans attempting to seize and "civilize" it, and the Mexicans threatened by both, the reckless men of the untamed frontier make this at once a riveting adventure story and a powerful work of literature.

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"This is one of the four books in the Lonesome Dove series. I read Lonesome Dove first, but it is best to read book one of the series first. The four books follow the careers of two Texas Rangers from their early years until old age. The storyline is excellent, the characters likable and believable."

— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “In Dead Man’s Walk, McMurtry uses a simple, wry, immensely accessible storyteller’s voice to ponder the same questions that Melville and Conrad did. This is a great book…Larry McMurtry, at his best here, is one of the finest American novelists, ever. We are lucky he’s around.”

    — Los Angeles Times
  • “Dead Man’s Walk…suceeds marvelously…resurrecting two brilliantly conceived characters and delivering a rousing tale of the Wild West.”

    — San Francisco Chronicle
  • “McMurtry’s adept storytelling paints a portrait of the wild West that at times is palpable. One can almost smell the campfires, the body odors, and the long-awaited piece of meat after weeks without a proper meal.”

    — Amazon.com, editorial review
  • “In this prequel to his Pulitzer Prize–winning Lonesome Dove  [McMurtry] shows himself to be in top form…From opening line to last page, this marvelous novel—part soap opera, part slapstick, part tragedy—is impossible to put down.”

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

Dead Man's Walk Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A very enjoyable read, start to finish. The author does not waist time or words, is very adept at telling a gripping and compelling story fluidly and with great skill. "

    — Wandering0ne, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " McMurtry does it again with this prequel of Lonesome Dove "

    — Angus, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There are some images and now metaphors in this book I'll remember forever. "

    — Travis, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great McMurtry read in the "Lonesome Dove" series--this one a prequel. "

    — Wes, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 4.3....... I enjoyed this entire series...! "

    — Samantha, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wonderful prequel!! I have missed these characters of lonesome dove! "

    — Kay, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Who would of thought I would ever be intrested in a cowboy saga? "

    — Amber, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More limited in scope and characters than Lonesome Dove, but still a fun read. "

    — Sean, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My least favorite in the Lonesome Dove series, but still a fun read with a great cast of characters. "

    — Nora, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. This is the first western I've read so I can not compare it to another. It was wild, gruesome, and fun. I don't like too much character development in my fun fiction. I think this had the right amount of fun twists and easy reading. "

    — Sebastian, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Currently reading and I'm somewhat disappointed. Not surprised because as much as I loved Lonesome Dove, I did not care for Streets of Laredo. After reading the whole thing, I took a star away. Are we sure this was written by Larry McMurtry? Really crappy story and ending. "

    — Theresa, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best McMurtry western I've read yet. "

    — Patrick, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not Larry McMurtry's best novel, but entertaining all the same, especially if you are a fan of the characters of Gus and Call. Made me want to read "Lonesome Dove" again. "

    — Sharonewoods, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Prequel. For those who love Gus and Call it's a must read. "

    — Andre, 7/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The prequel to Lonesome Dove in which we find out how Gus and Woodrow came to be Texas Rangers and good friends. "

    — Rae, 3/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's not Lonesome Dove. . . but for those of us who can't get enough of Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call. . . well, it's worth the visit. "

    — Julie, 3/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I had trouble getting into this book, but was eventually hooked. It is definitely a sobering look at the "wild west" and our country's foundations. I do plan on reading the series; mostly to get to the award-winning Lonesome Dove... "

    — Laurelyn, 1/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really like this writer and found this a very fun read, though a little more violent than "Lonesome Dove." "

    — June, 10/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Be warned, very little good happens to our heroes, Augustus McRae and Woodrow Call, in this first (chronologically) installment of the Lonesome Dove series... "

    — Jay, 9/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am still thinking through this book. There is plenty to criticize. It keeps you interested though, and I suppose that's the main thing. "

    — Adam, 9/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Brilliant! Completely one of the most original endings of any book I've read. "

    — Kira, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It wasn't Lonesome Dove, but worth reading if you were a fan. "

    — Andrew, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Once I categorized this as something my dad would read but have now decided that McMurtry is definitely on my to-read list. The characters were believable, interesting, and fun. The story was engaging and hard to put down. I look forward to reading the next one in the series. "

    — Jeri, 5/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love this one...not as good as Lonesome Dove, but it's nice to read about the lives of Gus and Woodrow when they were younger. Reading about them as younger men really explains their personalities and quirks when they are older. "

    — Mirah, 2/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was fantastic! Especially after having recently traveled through the southwest! Going to read the whole series. Comanche Moon is next. "

    — Jennifer, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A heavier book than normal from him, but his style is so quirky that I still found him worth reading. "

    — Sharon, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent old west story! Now I am going to read Lonesome Dove. "

    — Steve, 3/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not Larry McMurtry's best novel, but entertaining all the same, especially if you are a fan of the characters of Gus and Call. Made me want to read "Lonesome Dove" again. "

    — Sharonewoods, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the beginnings of Gus and Woodrow's relatonship. Classic Larry McMurtry "

    — Richard, 3/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Once I categorized this as something my dad would read but have now decided that McMurtry is definitely on my to-read list. The characters were believable, interesting, and fun. The story was engaging and hard to put down. I look forward to reading the next one in the series. "

    — Jeri, 11/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " If you just want more Gus and Woodrow, go for it. If you're looking for a great read on the level of Lonesome Dove, this isn't it. "

    — Kip, 11/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perhaps my least favorite in the series, but still a well written and highly enjoyable read. "

    — Brian, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I feel like I know these characters. "

    — Jimmy, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although I admire the descriptions of the Texas landscape (I live in the San Antonio area), I could not stay interested in the story. This was the first Larry McMurtry book I've read, and I hope that the next one I read lives up to the author's reputation (well-deserved, I'm sure). "

    — Judith, 10/31/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " not as good as "Lonesome Dove"...one of my favorite books....but still very interesting regarding characters Gus and Woodrow in their early years "

    — Kerry, 10/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Cool to read about the geezers as younguns...mostly interested because I got so enamored of them in Lonesome Dove. "

    — Lurinda, 9/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not typically my genre but...I like. "

    — Jericho, 9/14/2010

About Larry McMurtry

Larry McMurtry (1936–2021) was an award-winning novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and avid book collector. His novels include The Last Picture Show, Terms of Endearment, and Lonesome Dove, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. He wrote more than thirty screenplays, including the coauthorship of Brokeback Mountain, for which he received an Academy Award.

About Will Patton

Will Patton is an award-winning actor and narrator. HIs narrations have earned the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration and also won dozens of AudioFile Earphones Awards. His numerous film credits include Remember the Titans, The Punisher, The Mothman Prophesies, Armageddon, and The Spitfire Grill. He starred in the TNT miniseries Into the West and on the CBS series The Agency and won Obie Awards in the theater for his performances in Fool for Love and What Did He See.