A former psychotherapist and deputy sheriff, he lives in santa fe, new mexico. Michael mcgarrity audiobooks download instantly today. Michael mcgarrity is the new york times bestselling author of backlands, hard country, the anthony awardnominated tularosa, and eleven other bestselling kevin kerney crime novels. Michael mcgarrity holds a ba with distinction in psychology and a masters degree in clinical social work. Michael mcgarrity returns with the second installment of his sweeping, richly authentic. As an undergraduate, he held a ford foundation scholarship at the university of new mexico. Literature and fiction, mystery and thrillers submitted by. New mexico author michael mcgarrity visits books etcetera. Born in 1939, michael is master when it comes to weaving crimesuspense novels. A kevin kearney novel kevin kerney novels hardcover by michael mcgarrity and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Michael mcgarrity answers your questions ask the author. 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. Buy a cheap copy of the judas judge book by michael mcgarrity. Below is a list of michael mcgarritys books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. With the publication of tularosa in 1996, michael mcgarrity turned to writing full time. He has written a dozen crime novels set in new mexico and the. To connect with michael, sign up for facebook today. A new kevin kerney mystery is a bright spot in any publishing season, and in mcgarritys fifth book in the series, he brings kerney back home to southern new mexico. He holds a ba with distinction in psychology and a masters degree in clinical social work. It begins with ruthless urgency with the death in childbirth of john kerneys wife mary alice and the murder of his brother and nephew by rustlers. 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. Besides being an former officer, michael has his bachelors in english and psychology from the university of new. Michael mcgarrity, acclaimed author of the new york times bestselling kevin kerney crime series, visits taos saturday may 21 for a discussion and book signing for the last ranchthe third and final novel in his american west trilogy at op.
Michael mcgarrity is a new mexican author and former deputy sheriff of santa fe county. The next book in the the kevin kerney series by michael mcgarrity is head wounds and will be released on november, 10th 2020. When matthew kerney returns to his ranch in the beautiful san andres mountains after serving in sicily during world war ii, he must not only. As deputy sheriff of santa fe county he founded their sex crimes unit. In the new york times bestselling hard country, michael mcgarrity gave readers an expansive, lyrical period western in the tradition of a. Kevin kerney novels kevin kerney novels series book 1 by michael mcgarrity. A novel of the american west kerney family trilogy book 2 michael mcgarrity.
Author michael mcgarrity bio and signed books vj books. Master story teller author michael mcgarritys iconic kevin kerney returns for the fourth book in his outstanding series, hermits peak. 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. Boston globewith 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. Hobbling around on a bum knee and lonely with his recent girlfriend lt. And michael mcgarrity once again proves himself a master. Author michael mcgarritys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
Tularosa is a quickpaced and suspenseful mystery in a southwestern setting filled with colorful characters. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the kevin kerney mystery novels including tularosa, nominated for an anthony award. Under the color of law michael mcgarritys exciting series. Michael mcgarrity yes, the next book in the kerney series, residue, is underway and i hope to have to my publisher next october, which means probably a spring 2018more yes, the next book in the kerney series, residue, is underway and i hope to have to my publisher next october, which means probably a spring 2018 release date. Colonel sara brannon in korea, kerney receives an inheritance of 6400 acres from. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. When the bones of a woman are discovered on the property of an old family friend, kevin kerney is arrested for the fortyfiveyear old homicide of kim ward, his college girlfriend. One of his latest works is backlands in 2014 among many others. Im very happy you enjoyed the american west trilogy. Michael mcgarrity goodreads meet your next favorite book. A former deputy sheriff for santa fe county, he also served as an instructor at the new mexico law enforcement academy and as an investigator for the new mexico public defenders office. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the nationally bestselling kevin kerney crime novels and american west trilogy historical novels. New mexico author michael mcgarrity discusses his new book residue, the thirteenth in his popular kevin kerney crime novels set in new mexico. I had originally planned a quartet, rather than a trilogy, he said.
Michael mcgarrity is an american author of crime fictionsuspense novels set in his home state of new mexico. There are too few great western novels, so i am glad to discover michael mcgarritys hard country. More information about this seller contact this seller 29. 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. Michael mcgarrity is the new york times bestselling author of hard country, the anthony awardnominated tularosa and eleven other bestselling kevin kerney crime novels. The next book will be a contemporary crime novel that explains how kerney decides to pursue his career as a detective. Backlands a novel of the american west by michael mcgarrity. Michael mcgarrity books list of books by author michael mcgarrity. 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 kevin kerney series is a novel series consisting of 14 very interesting novels based on crime and thriller genre. In the new york times bestselling hard country, michael mcgarrity gave readers an expansive, lyrical. Hard country, the first novel in the kerney family trilogy and the debut prequel to his national bestselling kevin kerney crime novels, was.
Michael mcgarrity born 1940 is a new mexican author and former law enforcement officer. Learn more about michael mcgarritys new book residuea kevin kerney novel available in stores and online, october 16, 2018. When matthew kerney returns to his ranch in the beautiful san andres mountains after serving in sicily during world war ii, he must not only fight to recover physically and emotionally from. Santa fe police chief kevin kerney, his wife, lieutenant colonel sara brannon, and their unborn son. When does the next michael mcgarrity book come out. The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity. The grand saga of an american ranching family continues in the last ranch, the final, mesmerizing book of new york times bestseller michael mcgarritys gripping and richly authentic american west trilogy. The story is well told and there are a number of surprises along the way. He received degrees from the university of new mexico and the university of iowa in english and psychology. Under the color of lawe, judas judge, and hermits peak by michael mcgarrity featuring kevin kerney, police detective in new mexico. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Many of his novels have been national best sellers.
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. Mcgarritys crime novels take place in modern new mexico, with law. Author michael mcgarrity to present new novel the taos news. One of the most renowned writers of our times is michael mcgarrity. Isbn 9780743507554 9780743507554 audioworks, 2001 founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Written by new mexican author and former law enforcement officer michael mcgarrity, the kevin kerney series takes place in new mexico, from. State worker hits big time with sale of 2 novels the santa fe new mexican p.
Additionally, he is an honor graduate of the new mexico law enforcement. Kerney is a deputy chief in new meicos state police. Before becoming an author, mcgarrity was deputy sheriff of santa fe county, where he founded their sex crimes unit. The complete series list for a kevin kerney novel michael mcgarrity. Mcgarrity is looking forward to getting back to work on his next book. Most of his books are based on the new mexico area deriving from his vast knowledge form working with crime. 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. The series is written by wellknown new mexican author michael mcgarrity from 1996 up to 2014.