Below is a list of michael mcgarrity s books in order of when they were originally published. The kerney family trilogy is a prequel to the kevin kerney crime series. Most of the books have new mexico at their center, which isnt surprising seeing as the author lived, studied and worked as a caseworker and a law enforcement officer in new mexico. Tularosa by michael mcgarrity is the first in a series featuring kevin kerney, an exsanta fe chief of detectives who teams up with sara brannon, an army officer, to discover who murdered a young soldier. Michael mcgarrity born 1940 is a new mexican author and former law enforcement officer. Michael attended the new mexico university for three years and later graduated from san jose university with a b a in english and psychology. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the nationally bestselling kevin kerney crime novels and american west trilogy historical novels. The search takes them to a cave filled with treasure and a mexican kingpin who rules a vast smuggling ring. With his dazzling debut, tularosa, michael mcgarrity was hailed a born storyteller denver postand introduced readers to a memorable new hero, exsanta fe chief of detectives kevin kerney.
The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity fictiondb. A great introduction to mcgarrity s character kevin kearney. 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. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. The great saga of an american ranching family that gripped readers in the new york times bestselling novel hard country and its sequel, backlands, concludes in the last ranch, the final, mesmerizing novel in michael mcgarritys powerful and richly authentic american west trilogy. He is best known for the acclaimed bestselling crime novels featuring kevin kerney, an expsychotherapist and former deputy sheriff. Tularosa is a quickpaced and suspenseful mystery in a southwestern setting filled with colorful characters. A kevin kearney novel kevin kerney novels hardcover by michael mcgarrity and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See the complete kevin kerney series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Hard country is a rare and extraordinary story of one familys struggle to settle and endure in the vast, untamed territory of new mexico. Michael mcgarrity is a new mexican author and former deputy sheriff of santa fe county. His books have been nominated for both the anthony and spur. He received degrees from the university of new mexico and the university of iowa in english and psychology. I would like to know if i missed out on any novels by michael mcgarrity regarding the 7bar k ranch.
A former deputy sheriff for santa fe county, he established the first sex crimes unit. Below is a list of michael mcgarritys books in order of when they were originally published and in. The american west trilogy series penguin random house. The series is written by wellknown new mexican author michael mcgarrity from 1996 up to 2014. Tularosa by michael mcgarrity, 9781568953724, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As an undergraduate, he held a ford foundation scholarship at. Tularosa by michael mcgarrity 1997, paperback for sale. Apr 17, 1996 tularosa by michael mcgarrity is the first in a series featuring kevin kerney, an exsanta fe chief of detectives who teams up with sara brannon, an army officer, to discover who murdered a young soldier. Tularosa by michael mcgarrity overdrive rakuten overdrive. With the publication of tularosa in 1996, michael mcgarrity turned to writing full time. Backlands a novel of the american west by michael mcgarrity. He holds a ba with distinction in psychology and a masters degree in clinical social work. Michael mcgarrity audiobooks download instantly today.
He has written a dozen crime novels set in new mexico and the american west trilogy, historical novels also set in new mexico consisting of hard country, backlands and the last ranch. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Michael mcgarritys first entry in the field moves like lightning. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the kevin kerney mystery novels including tularosa, nominated for an anthony award. Below is a list of michael mcgarritys books in order of when they were originally published. In a wicked conspiracy reaching across the mexican border, tularosa pits a jaded excop against tightlipped army personnel, hired thugs, and. It also mentioned that matt and mary were killed in a head on collision while travelling to pick up keven. Each novel of the series shows a cycle of criminal activities taking place in and around new mexico.
But hes goaded back into investigating the disappearance of his godson sammy yazzi by sammys distraught father, the former partner who ended kerneys career with the santa fe police department when his drinking got kerney shot into early medical retirement. Michael mcgarrity returns with the second installment of his sweeping, richly authentic new york times bestselling american west trilogy set in the raw, untrammeled new mexico backlands during the roaring 20s, the great depression, and world war ii. Download audiobooks by michael mcgarrity at and save. Its been two years since an onthejob shooting forced exsanta fe chief of detectives kevin kerney to retire. I enjoyed reading michael mcgarrity s first book of the series, tularosa. Michael mcgarrity books list of books by author michael. 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. As deputy sheriff of santa fe county he founded their sex crimes unit. Besides being an former officer, michael has his bachelors in english and psychology from the university of new mexico and his masters in clincal social work. Kevin kerney isnt anything special, and in a way, that makes him more appealing to mcgarritys readers.
An excop, he knows what hes writing aboutand how to write it. Below is a list of michael mcgarrity s books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Kevin kerney, exchief of detectives in santa fe, new mexico. Tularosa by michael mcgarrity author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. A kevin kerney novel kevin kerney novels kevin kerney novels series book 1 jul 4, 2011. In a wicked conspiracy reaching across the mexican border, tularosa pits a jaded excop against tightlipped army personnel, hired thugs, and smoothtalking outlaws.
The kevin kerney series began in 1996 with tularosa. The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity. The kevin kerney book series by michael mcgarrity includes books tularosa, mexican hat, serpent gate, and several more. Hard country, the first novel in the kerney family trilogy and the debut prequel to his national bestselling kevin kerney crime novels, was. Sep 14, 2012 acclaimed as a born storyteller by critics, michael mcgarrity packs his powerful mystery with southwestern lore and breathtaking action. Tularosa is the first book in mcgarrity s kevin kerney crime series. The beautiful descriptions of new mexico and the surrounding area gave the story a very authentic atmosphere. Michael mcgarrity became a published novelist in 1996 with tularosa. A kevin kerney novel kevin kerney novels by mcgarrity, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As an undergraduate, he held a ford foundation scholarship at the university of new mexico. A ground breaking prequel trilogy, all three books are set on the tularosa basin of south central new mexico.
The most recent book in the series was published in 2008, titled dead or alive, although the characters in hard country are part of the kerney family. Below is a list of michael mcgarritys books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Michael mcgarrity returns with the second installment of his sweeping, richly authentic. Michael mcgarrity is a former law enforcement officerturnedauthor. The complete series list for a kevin kerney novel michael mcgarrity. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Buy tularosa by michael mcgarrity online at alibris. One of his latest works is backlands in 2014 among many others. Forced into retirement by a crippling gunshot wound, santa fe policeman kevin kerney seeks. In the wake of the death of his wife as she gives birth to his son, and the killing of his brother on the west texas plains, john kerney is forced to give up his ranch, leave his son behind, and strike out. Michael mcgarrity books list of books by author michael mcgarrity. Mcgarrity introduced readers to kerney with his 1996 novel tularosa.
More information about this seller contact this seller 4. The first and sixth books in the series were nominated for anthony awards in 1997 and 2002 respectively. Tularosa has more deadly and seductive twists than a desert sidewinder. Dec 16, 2008 together, they uncover a crime far greater than an awol soldier. A former santa fe county deputy sheriff, he also served as an instructor at the new mexico law enforcement academy and as an investigator for the new mexico public defenders office. Many of his novels have been national best sellers. Let michael mcgarrity and his sexy, savvy hero, kevin kerney, guide you through murder and mayhem, southweststyle. Tony hillermanits been two years since an onthejob shooting forced exsanta fe chief of detectives kevin kerney to. Now, featuring his vivid feel for the southwest, mcgarritys second gripping novel hurls kerney. Tularosa by michael mcgarrity signed first edition book. An expansive, epic tale like philipp meyers the son, and in the wonderful storyteller vein of larry mcmurtrys lonesome dove, mcgarritys backlands showcases his keen eye for historical detail, aweinspiring scenery, and the bitter harshness of life on the last vestiges of the twentiethcentury frontier west. Buy a cheap copy of tularosa book by michael mcgarrity.
Acclaimed as a born storyteller by critics, michael mcgarrity packs his powerful mystery with southwestern lore and breathtaking action. Michael mcgarrity body of works oeuvre australia unwrapped. Tularosa did mention patric kerney and how long he actually lived. Most of the novels written by mcgarrity show kevin kerney as the main protagonist who strives hard to bring down the level of criminal activities in. The story is well told and there are a number of surprises along the way. The kevin kerney series explores michael mcgarritys experienced hero as he solves mysteries, foils crime rings and rights wrongs. Mexican hat kevin kerney novel by mcgarrity, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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