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In this complex tale of greed and revenge, best-selling author Michael McGarrity shrewdly blends riveting action with magnificent southwestern scenery. Serpent Gate portrays former Santa Fe policeman Kevin Kerney in a perilous struggle against corrupt officers, New Mexico politicians, and a deadly enemy from the past. Recruited for the State police by the new chief, Kerney searches the mountainous countryside for a patrolman's killer. Quickly solving the months-old murder, he takes on a more challenging assignment: recover the priceless art collection stolen from the governor's office. As Kerney pursues the mastermind behind the theft, he finds himself returning to the violent roots of his first case. Michael McGarrity, a former police officer for Santa Fe County, draws on his own experience to create plots packed with nonstop excitement and believable predicaments. Narrator George Guidall's stellar performance will hold you spellbound from the intriguing opening to the surprise ending. For more gripping Kevin Kerney mysteries, don't miss: Tularosa and Mexican Hat.
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“McGarrity delivers another complex and powerful suspense novel…Assembling a large cast of vivid characters in a splendidly evoked locale, McGarrity produces another outstanding mystery, subtle yet full of action, with a chilling closing scene that sets up the next book.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“Michael McGarrity’s novels are a perfect blend of riveting action and richly evoked characters, making Santa Fe look more irresistible than ever. Serpent Gate is his best—a real winner.
— Linda Fairstein, New York Times bestselling author -
“You can smell and feel the crisp air of New Mexico as you read Michael McGarrity’s books.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“A magnificent tale. Rarely does a writer bring together stunning suspense, fascinating characters, a rich tale, and a splendid evocation of place with the grace and skill that Michael McGarrity delivers in Serpent Gate. A star to watch.”
— Wendy Hornsby, Edgar Award–winning author -
“Kerney is a tough, no-holds-barred investigator who will not be deterred from the truth, regardless of the cost…The author knows his territory…His heroes are decent, and his villains reek of evil. This is great escape reading.”
— Library Journal -
“Michael McGarrity delivers another winner—Serpent Gate is moody, evocative, compelling.”
— Sarah Lovett, author of A Desperate Silence -
“As complex and compelling as a desert sunset—I stayed up all night, reading it straight through. The characters are solidly etched, the plot tightly coiled, and the police procedure outstanding. It’s a fine book.”
— James Crumley, author of The Last Good Kiss -
“Long, tense, well-nigh perfect…Could hook Kerney a big new audience as early as page one.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Evans, 5/9/2015
About Michael McGarrity
Michael McGarrity is the author of the nationally bes-selling Kevin Kerney crime novels and American West Trilogy historical novels. He is a former psychotherapist and deputy sheriff and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
About the Narrators
James Naughton is an actor and director. He first came to prominence in the television series adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie series of the same name. Since then, he has starred in dozens television shows and appeared in numerous Broadway plays. He is a two-time Tony Award winner, one for his performance as Sam Spade in City of Angels and the other portraying Billy Flynn in the 1997 revival of Chicago.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.