Lonesome Dove

A Novel

A 2026 Audie Award Finalist for Best Fiction Narrator

The 40th anniversary edition of the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic of the American West, with a new foreword by Yellowstone cocreator Taylor Sheridan. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness.

Journey to the dusty little town of Lonesome Dove, where retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call undertake a perilous cattle drive to the untamed plains of Montana. Along the way, they face danger, adventure, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Richly authentic and beautifully written, Lonesome Dove is a story of love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of the American West.

i kind of miss the jovial narration from Lee Horsley, but Will Patton is still a treat!

the older versions narrator made the book more jovial. Don't get me wrong will patton does a great job, but lee horsley made it more like you were listening to your crazy uncle telling you a story.

Among the best in my 622-strong Audible library

[Drafted by Gemini Flash based on my "book club" chat] The epic story told in Lonesome Dove is one of my all-time favorite Audible titles. I was pleasantly surprised to discover an author who so profoundly echoed my own views on the professional and work ethic necessary for large undertakings. The story itself is magnificent. While the length of the audiobook was only initially intimidating, I reached a point where I intentionally put off the last 10 or so chapters because I simply didn't want the journey with Gus to end.
Will Patton's narration is mostly strong, and his ability to sustain the vast narrative is a credit to his general skill. I am a fan of Patton's work, but I did note some technical flaws in this performance: his Spanish accent could be better, and his voices for Gus and Jasper were too similar, requiring extra focus to distinguish. However, these minor issues do not detract significantly from the overall experience. I rank this among my favorite Audible titles, alongside the precise, multi-voiced brilliance of Jim Dale for the Harry Potter series.

A classic reborn

Absolutely loved this new version of Lonesome Dove! The narration is rich and expressive. ..even more vivid than before. It made the story feel fresh and emotional all over again. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to experience this classic at its best!

I felt like I was on the cattle drive.

Excellent character driven story, great depth. Will Patton is a legendary narrator. Well worth the listen.

Lonesome Dove Revival

I snatched up this audiobook the minute I saw it had released. I was on a trip to Yellowstone last week, and I listened to this while driving around the park and through Wyoming/Idaho/Montana. In the last year or so, probably because of BookTok, this novel has seen a resurgence in readership - I couldn't be more glad. These are some of my most beloved characters in fiction, and Will Patton does an excellent job giving voice to them. If you have yet to read Lonesome Dove, I cannot recommend it enough.