The Lonesome Gods (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures)

A Novel

By: Louis L'Amour

Narrated by: David Strathairn, Jason Culp, Dan John Miller, Oliver Wyman

The classic Western, now newly repackaged as part of Bantam's Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures program - with never-before-seen material from Louis and his son, Beau L'Amour.

“I am Johannes Verne, and I am not afraid.”

This was the boy’s mantra as he plodded through the desert alone, left to die by his vengeful grandfather. Johannes Verne was soon to be rescued by outlaws, but no one could save him from the lasting memory of his grandfather’s eyes, full of impenetrable hatred.

Raised in part by Indians, then befriended by a mysterious woman, Johannes grew up to become a rugged adventurer and an educated man. But even now, strengthened by the love of a golden-haired girl and well on his way to making a fortune in bustling early-day Los Angeles, the past may rise up to threaten his future once more.

And this time only the ancient gods of the desert can save him.

Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures is a project created to release some of the author’s more unconventional manuscripts from the family archives. In Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures: Volume 1 and Volume 2, Beau L’Amour takes the listener on a guided tour through many of the finished and unfinished short stories, novels, and treatments that his father was never able to publish during his lifetime. L’Amour’s never-before-seen first novel, No Traveller Returns, faithfully completed for this program, is a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. Additionally, many beloved classics will be rereleased with an exclusive Lost Treasures postscript featuring previously unpublished material, including outlines, plot notes, and alternate drafts. These postscripts tell the story behind the stories that millions of readers have come to know and cherish.

©1983 Louis L'Amour (P)2011 Random House

Critic reviews

"Riveting reading." (The New Yorker)

"This is L'Amour's finest book." (California Magazine)

Good use of time and fun.

loved it Louis can make the story so real I'll sweat in a snow storm.

A Great Read/Listen!

Any additional comments?

As someone who has read only a couple Louis L'amour books, I found this book immensely enjoyable. Not just a shoot 'em up and leave 'em for dead type books, but a story woven with mystery and questions of life and death. I found the book to be deeply philosophical as well and through it saw that L'amour's love of knowledge and books. Beside that, definitely a thrilling page turner with its fair amount of shooting!

loved it

loved it. great story. would be great if there was a second book. might be not sure. definitely going to find out

Novel full of Indian lore and teaching, a western

Birth of Los Angelo’s and growth period; growing the port and trades along with fruit orchards and blend of Californios moving into Mexican and Spanish held lands. Changes toward statehood. A youngster on his own, is taught life’s lessons well, becomes a good man with help of wise, and older friends.

great story excellent narration!

type of story that should be made into a mini series. lamour is an unbelievable author and the narration of this audible book was incredible. loved it from start to finish.

A Great L'Amour Story Of Early California

Wonderful, well-developed characters. Rich with accurate historical details. This is why he was one of the greatest American writers!

Excellent

This story is definitely worth the listen. You won't be disappointed. Louis L'amour takes you on a journey you won't forget. A story of a young boy, seeing tragedy at a young age, overcoming adversity and growing into a great man. Love it!!

Great Louis l’Amour western

Love the story. Longer than most of his books, but that gave it time to develop the characters more.

I love L'AMOUR

No better western writer . I can imagine what it must have been like to live in a time when our country was being born.

Great book

As always the book was great in every respect. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and the timeless auther.