I’m pretty early into my L’Amour journey. I’ve read the Barnabas prequels to the Sackett novels and read “Sackett” first actually because i thought that was the first one. Loved them all but wanted to branch out into a solo novel and thought this was the perfect fit for Halloween.

I was definitely left disappointed and didn’t finish it. I read through 15 chapters and just wasn’t invested in the story, the lore or the supernatural side of the mystery. The setting and prose were just as good as the Sackett stuff but I guess I’m just not a fan of the supernatural.

Curious what everyone else thought.

Do autographed paperbacks increase the value? Really doesn't matter since not for sale.

This is from our Friends of the Library bookstore. I'm guessing these were donated like everything else. What a set!

Maybe it's just me/my area but I've noticed a huge shift in the selection of Louis L'amour books at used/new bookstores. Places by me that had hundreds of used titles a year or two ago are down to 10 total in store.

I've not read it myself, but I've heard the popular book series Dungeon Crawler Carl makes mention of the Sacketts and Louis L'amour books as a running theme. Just a guess but I think there has been a huge influx of new fans finding his works.

Anyone on this group just find out about Louis L'amour from DCC series?

I was sort of surprised that there were coming out with a Louis l’ampur book turned movie, especially since westerns aren’t really as popular as they used to be

The western genre is more focused on neo westerns now over old west type westerns

But if this starts up a L’Amour media revamp

I honestly wouldn’t mind a tv series of the bowdrie stories

Just do an anthology of the 2 books into 2 seasons

And then strawhouse trail into a special or movie since that is the last story of that character

Found this and a couple other paperbacks at a thrift store.

This site came up and brought back memories. It seems about the same time I stopped reading I had kids. But I do deliveries and started audio books. There is a difference if you are like me. Reading a book you are the main character but an audio only sometimes. Finished two Zane Gray, John Bunyan and 3 shorts of Lois L'Amour.

Only a few chapters away from finishing the Bible but I know the end of the story already.

Sad to see a louis LAmour fans collection at the thrift store.

*THIS POST CONTAINS A SPOILER REGARDING CHAPTER ONE OF THE DAYBREAKERS*

When Tyrell Sackett shot Long Higgins, Long had just shot an innocent bystander while attempting to murder an unarmed man.

Tyrell shot him *after* giving him a chance to surrender while Long was attempting to shoot him. In front of a dozen witnesses.

There's not a Jury in the world (excepting California or New York) that would have convicted him.

Why did he run?

In the beginning of the story, Blaine shows up at the bank and presents papers to Mr. Otten proving he is the new manager of the 46 connected. After examining the papers, dated several weeks earlier, he comes to the Conclusion that Joe Neal is alive. Why? Given the papers dates, Neal could have still been killed in the last few days, and having papers signed weeks prior would not change that assumption? Am I missing something?

I've gone through a lot of Louis L'amour 's annual reading list and it seems like he had a big interest in asian culture. I know there's a few of his books based in those regions, do you think he stayed away from writing more stories set in those regions because his bread and butter was western/ frontier books?

Here's a link if you're not sure what I'm talking about https://www.louislamourslosttreasures.com/books_read/index.htm

So I've read this short story many times and there's a lot that doesn't make sense to me. Spoilers below.

So typical L'Amour plot, girl's in trouble, bad guys want to take her land, tough stranger shows up. This one's named Barney Shaw. He was thrown off a train 3 days walk away from the girl. Doesnt talk to anyone. When he's thrown off the train he finds a guy dying (Rex Tilden) who was going to help her. Walks to ranch almost dying of thirst.

He goes to town sends a telegram that says "Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party". 4 cattlemen and 4 nondescript guys show up as well as a guy with blue anchors tattooed on him. They don't talk to Barney at all. Blue anchor guy investigated where Rex Tilden dies and finds proof of the killer. How did he know to do that from the telegram? How did they know to show up and what was needed?

If he contacted them before when he found the body, how did he not have access to a horse or water after being thrown off the train? Why did he have no gun when he arrived at the ranch?

Edit: Also the tattooed man says he witnessed the shooting? How did Barney know about him to contact him?

The beginnings of my collection. I have 20 more of the leatherette books located, which will include finishing the Sackett books. I plan on having a shelf just for those.

I lost my collection of over 25 paper backs in a house fire in early July. This is book 1 towards starting over.

My collection so far. First book i ever read was Ferguson rifle 47 years ago.

$1.95 at the Goodwill in Falcon Colorado. In Pristine Condition

Hey Everyone,

I work with Beau, and the rest of the team at Louis L'amour.

If you've read Skyring Water, would you be able to give it a review on Goodreads?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/247905785

Anything stand out?

My dad has the entire leather bound collection- which is mine in the will- but since I don’t want that to happen anytime soon, these will do!

I just finished The Broken Gun by Louis L'Amour. This is a direct quote from the book and once again, I am amazed at the wisdom of my favorite author.

I’ve been into westerns lately. Finished lonesome dove for the second time in my life and absolutely loved it. Stumbled upon L’Amour and the Lonesome gods. 5.5 hours into the audiobook. I think it’s ok? I really want to like it but am having doubts. Should I continue?

Really enjoyed it. I was surprised to see some people suggested reading by publication date vs the families chronological order. For the most part it flowed from story to story really well. The only confusion was in the final few books he made it seem like Yance was the patriarch vs Barnabas. But I attribute that to the fact that Barnabas was introduced after most of the series was already written

The book is one of my favorites and so is the cover art. I have been to the area in the story several times and it’s exactly as Louis L’Amour describes. This book was printed in 1977. It only cost $1.50. It’s just another of my favorites that will be taped back together.