Old Lonesome (2020) Signed First Edition Reference

Old Lonesome moves Whitmer’s noir sensibility into the 1880s, setting a tale of violence and desperation in the raw, lawless Denver of the frontier era. Published in 2020, the novel reveals that Whitmer’s interest in violent men and desperate circumstances is not limited to the contemporary — the same dynamics that drive his modern noir operate in the historical Western setting with even fewer constraints.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Gallmeister (French edition) / Shotgun Honey (US) Publication date: 2020 Format: Varies by edition

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $20–$40
• Unsigned first edition: $5–$12

The historical Western setting broadens Whitmer’s appeal beyond the country noir audience. Collectors of Western noir — a small but dedicated niche — will find Old Lonesome of particular interest.