
Lonesome Dove books in order A series by Larry McMurtry
The Lonesome Dove series by Larry McMurtry has 4 books, from Lonesome Dove (1985) to Comanche Moon (Nov 1997). Read it in order, starting with Lonesome Dove.
Reading order: 1 Lonesome Dove (1985) · 2 Streets of Laredo (1993) · 3 Dead Man's Walk (1995) · 4 Comanche Moon (1997)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Lonesome Dove books in order
- 1.

Lonesome Dove (1985)
- 2.

Streets of Laredo (1993)
- 3.

Dead Man's Walk (1995)
- 4.

Comanche Moon (Nov 1997)
Lonesome Dove on screen
- Lonesome DoveTV · from Lonesome Dove
- Streets of Laredo (1995)TV · from Streets of Laredo
- Comanche MoonTV · from Comanche Moon
Lonesome Dove FAQ
- How many Lonesome Dove books are there?
- There are 4 Lonesome Dove books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Lonesome Dove books in?
- In publication order, starting with Lonesome Dove (1985): 1 Lonesome Dove (1985) · 2 Streets of Laredo (1993) · 3 Dead Man's Walk (1995) · 4 Comanche Moon (1997).
- What is the first Lonesome Dove book?
- Lonesome Dove (1985).
- What is the latest Lonesome Dove book?
- Comanche Moon (Nov 1997).
- Is the Lonesome Dove series finished?
- There have been no new Lonesome Dove books since 1997; Larry McMurtry died in 2021.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.