Cover of Lonesome Dove

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. 1.

    Lonesome Dove (1985)

    945 pages★ 4.3 (51 ratings)Adapted for TV

  2. 2.

    Streets of Laredo (1993)

    547 pages★ 3.0 (6 ratings)Adapted for TV

  3. 3.

    Dead Man's Walk (1995)

    488 pages

  4. 4.

    Comanche Moon (Nov 1997)

    752 pagesAdapted for TV

Lonesome Dove on screen

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.