Larry McMurtry Books

Two former Texas Rangers, Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call, leave their Texas ranch to lead a cattle drive to Montana, encountering outlaws, Native Americans, and ex-loves along the way.

Larry McMurtry's Cheyenne is not a place on the map it's a part of life the best part ... Leaving Cheyenne tells of a love triangle unlike any other: Gideon Fry, heir to Texas ranch; Johnny McCloud his cowboy friend; and Molly, whom they both love and who bears each of them a son. Gid, Molly, and Johnny take turns narrating a deeply human story that spans forty years the story of how finally they all left Cheyenne

Sam the Lion runs the pool-hall, the picture house and the all-night cafe. Coach Popper whips his boys with towels and once took a shot at one when he disturbed his hunting. Billy wouldn't know better than to sweep his broom all the way to the town limits if no one stopped him.

The epic four-volume cycle that began with Larry McMurty's Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece, Lonesome Dove, is completed with this brilliant and haunting novel—a capstone in a mighty tradition of storytelling. Texas Rangers August McCrae and Woodrow F. Call, now in their middle years, are just beginning to deal with the enigmas of the adult heart—Gus with his great love, Clara Forsythe; and Call with Maggie Tilton, the young whore who loves him. Two proud but very different men, they enlist with a Ranger troop in pursuit of Buffalo Hump, the great Comanche war chief; Kicking Wolf, the celebrated Comanche horse thief; and a deadly Mexican bandit king with a penchant for torture. Comanche Moon joins the twenty-year time line between Dead Man's Walk and Lonesome Dove, following beloved heroes Gus and Call and their comrades-in-arms—Deets, Jake Spoon, and Pea Eye Parker—in their bitter struggle to protect an advancing Western frontier against the defiant Comanches, courageously determined to defend their territory and their way of life. At once vividly imagined and unflinchingly realistic, Comanche Moon is a sweeping, heroic adventure full of tragedy, cruelty, courage, honor and betrayal, and the culmination of Larry McMurty's peerless vision of the American West.

In this final volume of "The Berrybender Narratives," Larry McMurtry showcases his talent for crafting novels rich in wit and nostalgia, offering a sweeping portrayal of the American West. The story begins with Tasmin and her family under a comfortable yet irksome arrest in Mexican Santa Fe, where her eccentric father, Lord Berrybender, plans a journey to Texas with his diverse entourage. Tasmin, once devoted to her husband Jim Snow, now questions her feelings and future. This uncertainty reflects the broader changes affecting the West, as even Captain Clark is bewildered by the transformation of the land. Meanwhile, Jim Snow, accompanied by Kit Carson, travels to New Orleans, where he encounters Juppy, a formidable black giant and one of Lord Berrybender's illegitimate sons. Together, they attempt to return to Santa Fe, but they cannot prevent the Berrybender family from being captured and forced on a harrowing desert journey to Vera Cruz. Enduring starvation, thirst, and violent confrontations with slavers, the Berrybenders eventually reach New Orleans, where Jim must choose between Tasmin and the freedom of the plains. With a rich cast of historical figures, this novel serves as the culmination of a unique four-volume saga, marking one of McMurtry's finest achievements.

The eagerly awaited prequel to McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize winner Lonesome Dove features the beloved characters Woodrow Call and Gus McCrae as young Rangers, not yet twenty, in the days of the Texas Republic, and tells of how they are first confronted with the wild frontier that will mold them.

Pits legendary Texas Ranger Woodrow Call against his deadliest adversary ever.

The producers of the miniseries Streets of Laredo now present the story of the last two Cherokee warriors--Zeke Proctor and Ned Christie--and their struggle to remain true to their Indian ways. Focusing on Ned and Zeke's loyalty to their heritage and determination to be judged by Indian justice at a time when white men were trying to take judicial power away from the Cherokee nation, Zeke and Ned is prime McMurtry.

The stunning first novel from the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove. Young Lonnie idolizes Hud--a wild-acting man who'll do anything to get what he wants, whether it hurts someone or not. There are only two people Hud won't bow to. And when he tries to conquer them, nothing will ever be the same.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry continues his four-part epic, The Berrybender Narratives, with a new novel of courage and hardship that transports readers to a time when life itself was an adventure, and death was ever close at hand.... In their trek through the 1830s American West, the Berrybender family has experienced every blessing and hardship imaginable, by both the hand of man and the will of God. Now, Tasmin Berrybender leads her unconventional family as they struggle through an unforgiving land, losing loved ones and gathering new cohorts at the most unlikely turns. It is in these perilous circumstances that Tasmin's husband, the Sin Killer, disappears on a scouting expedition, leaving her to raise her young, wild son alone -- until she falls for another man. In this high-spirited and terrifying tale set against the background of the American frontier, Larry McMurtry once again shows that in the world of Western literary fiction, he truly has no equal.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry offers an intimate and reflective exploration of a writer's life in this deeply personal follow-up to his memoir, Books. Through his experiences, McMurtry delves into the challenges and triumphs of the writing process, providing insights into the literary world and his own creative journey. This work captures the essence of being a writer, revealing the complexities and rewards that come with the craft.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author presents a memoir of his odyssey from rancher's son to critically acclaimed novelist, in a reminiscence set against the backdrop of the Lone Star State.

An Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her fiesty daughter who find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards and to love each other as never before. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove created two characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere--Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry continues his epic four-novel telling of The Berrybender Narratives with a new adventure that is both a grand literary achievement and riveting entertainment as forged by a master wordsmith.... The indefatigable Tasmin Berrybender and her eccentric family trek on through the unexplored Wild West of 1830s America -- and suffer the harsh realities of the untamed wilderness, including sickness, brutal violence and death, the desertion of trusted servants, and the increasing hardships of daily life in a land where survival is never certain. Filled with larger-than-life legendary figures such as mountain men Jim Bridger and Kit Carson, vividly rendered action, irresistible good humor, and an ever-changing cast of characters that readers will treasure, The Wandering Hill proves again that Larry McMurtry still reigns as the first statesman of the Old West.

Ranging from Texas to California on a young writer's journey in a car he calls El Chevy, All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers is one of Larry McMurtry's most vital and entertaining novels. Danny Deck is on the verge of success as an author when he flees Houston and hurtles unexpectedly into the hearts of three women: a girlfriend who makes him happy but who won't stay, a neighbor as generous as she is lusty, and his pal Emma Horton. It's a wild ride toward literary fame and an uncharted country...beyond everyone he deeply loves. All My Friends Are Going to Be Strangers is a wonderful display of Larry McMurtry's unique gift: his ability to re-create the subtle textures of feelings, the claims of passing time and familiar place, and the rich interlocking swirl of people's lives.

In the Missouri town of Boone's Lick, a colorful cast of characters stands on the edge of the Western frontier ready to push west to Fort Phil Kearny in Wyoming.

Legends cloud the life of Crazy Horse, a seminal figure in American history but an enigma even to his own people in his own day. This superb biography looks back across more than 120 years at the life and death of this great Sioux warrior who became a reluctant leader at the Battle of Little Bighorn. With his uncanny gift for understanding the human psyche, Larry McMurtry animates the character of this remarkable figure, whose betrayal by white representatives of the U.S. government was a tragic turning point in the history of the West. A mythic figure puzzled over by generations of historians, Crazy Horse emerges from McMurtry’s sensitive portrait as the poignant hero of a long-since-vanished epoch.

Western roman med Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill og Sitting Bull som hovedfigurer

Sequel to: The Last Picture Show. Thalia, once a backwater Texas town, then a boom town, collapses with the oil prices. Then a former high school beauty returns from a career as a Hollywood star, and shakes the town to its roots.

Danny's eccentric way of life is interrupted when T.R., the daughter he has never met, brings her children and lovers to live with him.

Forty-seven year old, ex-showgirl from Las Vegas, Harmony is shocked to hear that her daughter has died of AIDS. Now she must cope with the loss -by way of a road trip- or risk losing her sanity.

The memoir offers a compelling exploration of contrasting landscapes, from the rugged terrain of west Texas to the serene beauty of the South Seas. Through insightful observations and personal anecdotes, McMurtry reflects on profound themes of love and life, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate deeply with readers.

I've come to think that in times of crisis human beings don't have it in them to be rational. The Yazee gang was riding down upon us, six abreast. We all ran outside and confirmed that fact. The sensible thing would have been to run and hide -- but did we? Not at all.The narrator of Larry McMurtry's newest book is spunky Nellie Courtright, twenty-two years old and already wrapping every man in the West around her little finger. When she and her teenage brother Jackson are orphaned, she sweet-talks the local sheriff into hiring Jackson as a deputy, while she takes over the vacant job of town telegrapher. When, by pure blind luck, Jackson shoots down the entire Yazee gang, Nellie is quick to capitalize on his new notoriety by selling reviews to reporters. It seems wherever Nellie is, action is sure to happen, from a love affair with Buffalo Bill to a ringside seat at the O.K. Corral gunfight. Told with charm, humor, and an unparalleled zest for life, Nellie's story is the story of how the West was won.

A stunning new novel from the bestselling author of Lonesome Dove

The memoir offers an intimate glimpse into Larry McMurtry's lifelong obsession with rare and antiquarian books, detailing his experiences in buying, selling, and collecting them. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, McMurtry shares the significance of these books in his life, revealing the joys and challenges of his literary pursuits. This captivating narrative not only explores his passion for literature but also provides insights into the world of book collecting.

Anticipating the onset of her later years, Maggie leaves behind her manipulative daughters to accompany her best friend, Connie, for one final fling, but a series of misadventures prompts their desperate, gun-toting journey to a Texas ranch.

The first time I saw Billy he came walking out of a cloud....Welcome to the wild, hot-blooded adventures of Billy the Kid, the American West's most legendary outlaw. Larry McMurtry takes us on a hell-for-leather journey with Billy and his friends as they ride, drink, love, fight, shoot, and escape their way into the shining memories of Western myth. Surrounded by a splendid cast of characters that only Larry McMurtry could create, Billy charges headlong toward his fate, to become in death the unforgettable desperado he aspires to be in life. Not since Lonesome Dove has there been such a rich, exciting novel about the cowboys, Indians, and gunmen who live at the blazing heart of the American dream.

Ein Groschenromanautor aus Philadelphia unternimmt eine abenteurliche Reise durch den Wilden Westen und trifft den Revolverhelden Billy the Kid.

Aurora Greenway, Heldin dieses ebenso zärtlich komischen wie bittersüßen Romans, ist eine Frau, der das Leben mit hundertpro-zentiger Sicherheit immer dort begegnet, wo sie es gerade nicht haben will: Ihr Geliebter, ein beinahe 90jähriger, aber durchaus noch sehr lebendiger General, leidet unter chronischer Impotenz. Die Therapie, die sie aus Frust darüber mit einem smarten Analytiker beginnt, droht in eine Affäre umzukippen. ihr Enkel Tommy sitzt wegen Mord an seiner Freundin im Knast, und nichts deutet darauf hin, daß er daran irgend etwas ändern wollte. So ist in ihrem Leben also iast alles so gekommen, wie sie es garantiert nicht haben wollte, doch Aurora ist nicht die Frau, die den Kopf in den Sand steckt, Mit Mut und Witz sucht sie nach einem Weg, sich zu arrangieren mit der eigenen drohenden Midlite-crisis, mit ihren Kindern und Kindeskindern, um der Welt am Ende doch ein verschmitztes Lächeln abzutrotzen.

Román o Cadillacovi Jackovi, kovboji z rodea, který se dá na dráhu překupníka starožitností, je chytrá a vtipná satira na sexuální, politický a milostný, typicky americký styl života.

Měsíc nad prérií je druhá kniha epické tetralogie Osamělá holubice, která je vrcholem jedinečného pohledu Larryho McMurtryho na americký Západ. Vypráví o období dvaceti let mezi romány Cesta mrtvého muže a Osamělá holubice, o dobrodružství plném tragédií, krutosti, odvahy, cti a zrady. Texaští hraničáři Augustus McCrae a Woodrow Call, nyní již muži středního věku, se i nadále potýkají se stále většími útrapami dospělého života. Gus kvůli své osudové lásce Kláře Forsytheové a Call kvůli Maggie Tiltonové, mladé děvce, která ho miluje. Dva hrdí muži, přátelé, i když každý je úplně jiný, se vydají s oddílem hraničářů pronásledovat Buvolí hrb – velkého válečného náčelníka kmene Komančů, Kopajícího vlka – proslulého komančského zloděje koní a Ahumada – nelítostného mexického banditu lačnícího po mučení. V jejich hořké snaze chránit postupující západní hranici před vzdorovitými Komanči, odhodlanými do posledního dechu bránit své území a svůj způsob života, jim pomáhají kumpáni Deets, Jake Spoon a Pea Eye Parker. Kniha Měsíc nad prérií vychází v češtině vůbec poprvé.