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Michael mcgarrity audio books, best sellers, author bio. Michael mcgarrity will be at books etcetera in ruidoso nov. As kerney explores his windfall inheritance of prime ranch land, an abandoned dog appears carrying a discarded shoe and leads the chief deputy to. Synopsis hermits peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon with tony hillermans heroeswhile carving out territory that is distinctly his own across the american southwest. In mcgarritys mystery novel, while visiting some high country land he has just inherited, deputy chief kevin kerney stumbles across the bones of a murder victim near hermits peak. Kerney is a deputy chief in new meico s state police. When kevin kerney, deputy chief of the new mexico state police, inherits an unexpected windfall of 6,400 acres of highcounty land, the last thing he wants. Author michael mcgarrity will be in ruidoso to sign copies of his new book, residue, nov. A kevin kerney novel by michael mcgarrity online at alibris. Kevin kerney of the new mexico state police investigates the apparent. Hermits peak by michael mcgarrity hermits peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon. Author michael mcgarrity, who worked for santa fes sheriffs department before retiring to write, has managed to. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the anthony award nominated tularosa, as well as mexican hat, serpent gate, hermits peak, the judas judge, under the. Michael mcgarrity s early kevin kerney novels combined razorsharp procedural detail with a gripping noirish edge, raves booklist.
His books have been nominated for both the anthony and spur. Hermits peak kevin kerney novels mcgarrity, michael on. About the author michael mcgarrity entered the new mexico law enforcement academy in his forties, joining the santa fe sheriff s department. He holds a ba with distinction in psychology and a masters degree in clinical social work. When an old family friend leaves kevin kerney 6400 acres of high country land outside las vegas, new mexico, the last thing kerney wants to think about is police work, taking a rare weekend off from his job as deputy chief of the new mexico state police, kerney sets out to explore the land, a rugged mesa in the shadow of hermit s peak. Hermits peak is michael mcgarritys most involving novel yet. Most of his books are based on the new mexico area deriving from his vast knowledge form working with crime.
They get an your attention right away and have true descriptive details of the areas they are set in. Taking a rare weekend off from his job as deputy chief of the new mexico state police, kerney set out to explore the land, a rugged mesa in the shadow of hermits peak, but before he gets very far, an ailing stray dog with a womans running shoe in his mouth leads him to the butchered bones of a murder victim, and the realization that he. Master story teller author michael mcgarritys iconic kevin kerney returns for the fourth book in his outstanding series, hermits peak. The settings are vividly evoked and range from the tularosa basin and lincoln county to hermits peak, although many take place in santa fe.
Combine that with characters like kevin kerney and sara brannon and the multilayered plot of hermit s peak, and you have a winner. When kevin kerney, deputy chief of the new mexico state police, inherits an unexpected windfall of 6,400 acres. Mcgarritys crime novels take place in modern new mexico, with law enforcement officer kevin kerney as the protagonist. Hermits peak book by michael mcgarrity thriftbooks. Kevin kerney of the new mexico state police investigates the apparent murder of an unidentified woman whose bones he has found on a beautiful ranch that he just inherited. Hermit peak is a mountain in san miguel county, in northern new mexico, united states. Oct 16, 2018 mcgarritys crime novels take place in modern new mexico, with law enforcement officer kevin kerney as the protagonist. When kevin kerney, deputy chief of the new mexico state police, inherits an unexpected windfall of 6,400 acres of high. Hermits peak by michael mcgarrity hermits peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon with. Five stars doesnt seem to adequately rank the intensity and humanity michael mcgarrity has penned into this story the insight of the individual triumphs and dispair of the characters interwoven with the grandeur of the southwest, portrayed in the hermit peak region of new mexico, places this volume equally amongst the best of the authors.
Taking a rare weekend off from his job as deputy chief of the new mexico state police, kerney sets out to explore the land, a rugged mesa in the shadow of hermits peak. David morrell bestselling author of first blood and double image michael mcgarrity does for new mexico what james lee burke does for louisiana. Hermit s peak a kevin kerney novel michael mcgarrity on. New mexico, the last thing he wants to think about is police work. Signed, first edition, first printing stated, complete number line to 1 new york, harpercollins, 1999. Hermits peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon with. Filled with breakneck action and authentic police work, and fueled by a plot that twists and turns across a majestic landscape and into the hearts and minds of memorable characters, hermit s peak builds to a shattering climax that. Basin and lincoln county to hermits peak, although many take place in santa fe. The kerney family trilogy is a prequel to the kevin kerney crime series. New mexico, the last thing kerney wants to think about is police work.
Michael mcgarrity born 1940 is a new mexican author and former law enforcement officer. Hermits peak is michael mcgarritys most involving novel yet in a series the. Find hermits peak 0709065264 by mcgarrity, michael. He holds a ba with distinction in psychology and a master s degree in clinical social work. Kevin kerney, exchief of detectives in santa fe, new mexico.
When an old family friend unexpectedly leaves kevin kerney 6400 acres of high country land outside las vegas, new mexico, the last thing kerney wants to think about is police work. Michael mcgarrity is a former law enforcement officerturnedauthor. Michael mcgarrity has done the characterization of kevin kerney based on his own life as he had served as a law enforcement officer in new mexico. Buy a cheap copy of hermits peak book by michael mcgarrity. About the author michael mcgarrity entered the new mexico law enforcement academy in his forties, joining the santa fe sheriffs department. The cave could only be reached by descending from above. Hermits peak book by michael mcgarrity official publisher page. The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity. Michael mcgarrity is an american author, social worker, and law enforcement officer.
A kevin kerney novel audiobook by michael mcgarrity. Available for the first time in years is hermit s peak, a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon with tony hillermans heroeswhile carving out territory that is distinctly his own across the american. Hermits peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon with tony hillermans heroeswhile carving out territory that is distinctly his own across the american southwest. Michael mcgarrity is author of the anthony awardnominated tularosa, mexican hat, serpent gate, hermits peak, the judas judge, under the color of law. Michael mcgarrity books list of books by author michael mcgarrity. Signed in my presence directly on the title page, no inscription. Michael mcgarrity as he investigates a murder in new mexico, chief deputy kevin kerney finds himself facing a choice most policemen hope they will never have to makedo right by the law or by the heart. Mcgarrity introduced readers to kerney with his 1996 novel tularosa. Hermits peak by michael mcgarrity overdrive rakuten.
Hermit s peak is michael mcgarrity s most involving novel yet in a series the boston globe calls the real deal. With the publication of tularosa in 1996, michael mcgarrity turned to writing full time. Hermits peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the. Hermits peak by michael mcgarrity 2004, paperback, reprint. Kerney is a deputy chief in new meicos state police. Michael mcgarritys early kevin kerney novels combined razorsharp procedural detail with a gripping noirish edge, raves booklist. Many of his novels have been national best sellers. The complete series list for a kevin kerney novel michael mcgarrity. One of his latest works is backlands in 2014 among many others. Buy a cheap copy of hermit s peak book by michael mcgarrity. The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity fictiondb. When kevin kerney, deputy chief of the new mexico state police, inherits an unexpected windfall of 6,400 acres of highcounty land, the last thing. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Besides being an former officer, michael has his bachelors in english and psychology from the university of new.
Michael mcgarrity is an american author of crime fictionsuspense novels set in his home state of new mexico. Mcgarrity s crime novels take place in modern new mexico, with law enforcement officer kevin kerney as the protagonist. Michael attended the new mexico university for three years and later graduated from san jose university with a b a in english and psychology. In mcgarrity s mystery novel, while visiting some high country land he has just inherited, deputy chief kevin kerney stumbles across the bones of a murder victim near hermit s peak. Another murder victim has been found at a remote cabin next to kerneys property. Hermit s peak is a seminal novel in the crime fiction series that places new mexico lawman kevin kerney in the pantheon with tony hillerman s heroeswhile carving out territory that is distinctly his own across the american southwest. Hermits peak ebook by michael mcgarrity rakuten kobo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Michael mcgarrity has authored a number of books since tularosa including mexican hat in 1997, serpent gate in 1998, hermits peak in 1999 and the judas judge in 2000. Michael mcgarrity books list of books by author michael. Before becoming an author, mcgarrity was deputy sheriff of santa fe county, where he founded their sex crimes unit. Read hermits peak by michael mcgarrity available from rakuten kobo. Michael mcgarrity the fourth installment of the kevin kerney series.
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