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Acclaimed as a born storyteller by critics, Michael McGarrity packs his powerful mystery with Southwestern lore and breath-taking action. In a wicked conspiracy reaching across the Mexican border, Tularosa pits a jaded ex-cop against tight-lipped Army personnel, hired thugs, and smooth-talking outlaws. Forced into retirement by a crippling gunshot wound, Santa Fe policeman Kevin Kerney seeks solitude on a small New Mexico ranch far from the nearest neighbor. But when his godson disappears without a trace into the harsh, high security desert of the White Sands Missile Range, Kerney emerges to search for the young soldier. His probing questions lead him on a perilous journey across the stark, sun-beaten wilderness deep into the shadowy, cutthroat alleys of a lawless border town. With the winning combination of complex, believable characters and a brilliantly crafted plot, it's easy to see why Publishers Weekly named Tularosa Best Book of the Year. With George Guidall's dramatic narration, the rugged Southwestern backdrop and each of the colorful inhabitants burst vividly from the page.
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"OK, another of my favorite "outdoor" mystery series. If you want to feel like you've visited New Mexico, this series will do just that. This is the first Kevin Kerney novel. He's a native from Tularosa, New Mexico,Vietnam vet & ex-sheriff from Sante Fe, until a shooting on the job. But, of course he finds work. Wonderful series."
— Lee (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A page-turner written with…clarity and grace.”
— Albuquerque Journal -
“Few first mysteries are as fresh and powerful as this rich Southwestern tale of tough, credible characters involved in a complex, danger-fraught plot centering around stolen historical artifacts…Blending an air of the old West with some very modern characters, McGarrity delivers atmosphere, action, romance and prime satisfaction.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“This accomplished first novel is well plotted with solid dialogue and complex, believable relationships among the flesh-and-blood characters.”
— Booklist -
“This is a fast read that also informs a bit about the Southwest, the military, and Native American traditions. An engaging mystery.”
— School Library Journal -
“A lean, stylish debut, with a hero who’s equally at home sniffing out evidence and duking it out with the heavies.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Tularosa Listener Reviews
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" I am hooked on this wonderfully written detective series set in beautiful New Mexico!! "
— Todd, 2/17/2014 -
" The development of the character of Kevin Kerney was excellent. I think I'm going to read the whole series. "
— Mark, 2/4/2014 -
" I sped through this New Mexico based mystery, enjoying the descriptions of New Mexico, the characters and the story. "
— Monty, 1/25/2014 -
" The dialogue was, at times, laughable, there were way too many pointless descriptions of setting and clothing for my taste and, if it were not chosen for a genre study, I would have lost interest by chapter two. It would be great for someone who enjoys novels with a southwestern setting and the action in chapter 12 was fast paced (the only chapter that held my interest) resulting in a fairly exciting conclusion. "
— Mike, 1/23/2014 -
" McGarrity sets out a compelling missing persons case with lots of twist. He does a great job at character development and description and the setting is grand for one who was raised on the Jim Chee stories of the Tony Hilerman era. "
— Kira, 1/21/2014 -
" Outstanding modern western. Definitely want to continue this series. "
— John, 1/12/2014 -
" I have to say I wanted to like this book, since I had lived in New Mexico for a time. But it really wasn't very good. Another friend liked the main character, Kevin Kerney, and said she would read another book featuring him. "
— Sherry, 1/11/2014 -
" Good book, I like Kerney. I would like to read the whole series and see how his relationship with Sara builds. I like the interaction between the two of them. Kerney seems like the kind of man you would want to keep in your life, friend or lover. "
— Linda, 1/4/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this mystery set in the American southwest. That area of the country is not my favorite part of the US, but McGarrity makes you want to go visit. Kerney fits into his surroundings well. You care just as much about his personal struggles as you do about the mystery. "
— Kandice, 1/3/2014 -
" New Mexico guy. Fun, not deep. "
— Alan, 12/22/2013 -
" This was a quick, quick read. Characters and plot very engrossing. Set in New Mexico. The setting is part of the character too "
— David, 12/13/2013 -
" Story was pretty good, dialog seemed a bit stilted sometimes. Overall a good read, I'd read more by him! "
— Tonybliss, 12/5/2013 -
" I don't usually expect a lot from the mysteries and "suspense novels" that I read...but this was surprisingly uninteresting. A subway read because it's small, and truly not worth more. "
— Susan, 11/22/2013 -
" I read this over 11 years ago. Noted only that it was the first Kevin Kearney mystery, I enjoyed it, and looked forward to more in the series. (Not sure if I've read any more; guess I'll find out as I go through my old "book journals".) "
— Carolyn, 10/18/2013 -
" This was a very pleasant surprise to me. I was surprised to find that it's the first in a series and surprised at how much I truly enjoyed it. "
— Vickie, 9/26/2013 -
" The first, excellent mystery featuring that cool, impossibly progressive, cowboy cop Kevin Kerney. Set in New Mexico, which is the best! If you like detective fiction, start here. "
— Ryan, 9/21/2013 -
" Good series...I like the main characters. "
— Sue, 9/10/2013 -
" Good Tony Hillerman type mystery. Like his command of language. "
— Joy, 5/16/2013 -
" What fun to read about this area, and I'm glad he has a love interest, too! "
— Jjpierce, 3/9/2013 -
" This is the first in the Kerney series, and well worth reading. "
— Charles, 1/7/2013 -
" OK book to read if you want to read a murder mystery. "
— Rita, 12/20/2012 -
" Very enjoyable book set in New Mexico drawing on places and culture that is recognizable. While not Hillerman level yet, it is only his first attempt. I am expecting really good stuff from McGarrity. "
— Rodger, 12/7/2012 -
" good "popcorn" reading "
— Jean, 11/20/2012 -
" Really want to read all this series - mystery and western all at once "
— Jewett, 10/2/2012 -
" This has been a favorite rec for both males and females. Everyone agrees they love Kevin! "
— Karen, 9/30/2012
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 George Guidall
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.