Michael mcgarrity is the new york times bestselling author of hard country, the anthony awardnominated tularosa and eleven other bestselling kevin kerney crime novels. A novel of the american west american west trilogy reprint by mcgarrity, michael isbn. Michael attended the new mexico university for three years and later graduated from san jose university with a b a in english and psychology. Backlands by michael mcgarrity signed first edition book. Michael mcgarrity books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography.
A former psychotherapist and deputy sheriff, he lives in santa fe, new mexico. Kevin kerney novels kevin kerney novels series book 1 by michael mcgarrity. A novel of the american west kerney family trilogy book 2 kindle edition by michael mcgarrity author. With the publication of tularosa in 1996, michael mcgarrity turned to writing full time. 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. In the new york times bestselling hard country, michael mcgarrity gave readers an expansive, lyrical period western in. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hard country.
A novel of the american west by michael mcgarrity 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The series is written by wellknown new mexican author michael mcgarrity from 1996 up to 2014. Scarred by the loss of an older brother he idolized, estranged from a father he barely knows, and deeply troubled by the failing health of a mother he adores, eightyearold matthew. Backlands by michael mcgarrity, 9780525953241, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Michael mcgarrity is a former law enforcement officerturnedauthor. A novel of the american west kerney family trilogy book 2 ebook. Hard country, backlands, and the last ranch form a sweeping trilogy tracing the kerney familys history in new mexico from 1875 through the end of the vietnam war. Backlands by michael mcgarrity overdrive rakuten overdrive. Michael mcgarritys trilogy of the kerney family ranch is the story of most ranches in new mexico. May 10, 2012 hard country ebook written by michael mcgarrity. A novel of the american west kerney family trilogy book 2. Read backlands a novel of the american west by michael mcgarrity available from rakuten kobo.
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 twenties, the great depression, and world. A novel of the american west by michael mcgarrity overview in the new york times bestselling hard country, michael mcgarrity gave readers an expansive, lyrical period western in the tradition of a. As an undergraduate, he held a ford foundation scholarship at the university of new mexico. He holds a ba with distinction in psychology and a masters degree in clinical social work. Michael mcgarrity born 1940 is a new mexican author and former law enforcement officer. 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. The kevin kerney series is a novel series consisting of 14 very interesting novels based on crime and thriller genre. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the nationally bestselling kevin kerney crime novels and american west trilogy historical novels. Backlands by michael mcgarrity signed first edition book see all titles by michael mcgarrity hard country, the first novel in the kerney family trilogy and the debut prequel to his national bestselling kevin kerney crime novels, was critically acclaimed for its authentic, gritty realism. His relationship with patrick, his father, is troubled as patrick has. The complete series list for a kevin kerney novel michael mcgarrity.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Below is a list of michael mcgarritys books in order of when they were originally published. Michael mcgarrity is a new mexican author and former deputy sheriff of santa fe county. Michael mcgarrity is an american author, social worker, and law enforcement officer. Mcgarrity is also the author of the american west trilogy, historical novels also set in new mexico consisting of hard country, backlands, and the last ranch. 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. His books have been nominated for both the anthony and spur. Michael mcgarrity audiobooks download instantly today. 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. The american west trilogy series book 2 michael mcgarrity author 2014 hard country 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. Michael mcgarrity returns with the second installment of his sweeping, richly. Michael mcgarrity audio books, best sellers, author bio. Scarred by the loss of an older brother he idolized, estranged from a father he. Below is a list of michael mcgarrity s books in order of when they were originally published. Scarred by the loss of an older brother he idolized. In the new york times bestselling hard country, michael mcgarrity gave readers an expansive, lyrical period western in the tradition of a. A ground breaking prequel trilogy, all three books are set on the tularosa basin of south central new mexico. Michael mcgarrity became a published novelist in 1996 with tularosa. A former deputy sheriff for santa fe county, he established the first sex crimes unit.
A novel of the american west kerney family trilogy book 2 kindle edition by mcgarrity, michael. Mcgarrity introduced readers to kerney with his 1996 novel tularosa. An expansive, epic tale like philipp meyers the son, and in the wonderful storyteller vein of larry mcmurtrys lonesome dove, mcgarrity s 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. A former psychotherapist and deputy sheriff whose career in criminal justice spanned more than twentyfive years, he lives in santa fe, new mexico. He is best known for the acclaimed bestselling crime novels featuring kevin kerney, an expsychotherapist and former deputy sheriff. 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 twenties, the great depression, and world war ii. A novel of the american west the american west trilogy paperback may 5, 2015 by michael mcgarrity author visit amazons michael mcgarrity page. Parameter must be an array or an object that implements countable in homecustomer michaelmcgarrity. Backlands continues michael mcgarritys kerney family saga. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read backlands.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. May 06, 2014 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 twenties, the great depression, and world war ii. As an undergraduate, he held a ford foundation scholarship at. He received degrees from the university of new mexico and the university of iowa in english and psychology. The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity. Michael mcgarrity books list of books by author michael. Michael mcgarrity is the author of the bestselling kevin kerney crime novels, beginning with the anthony awardnominated tularosa and mexican hat, and his american west trilogy historical novels. A novel of the american west kerney family trilogy book 2 by michael.
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. A kevin kerney novel kevin kerney novels by mcgarrity, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael mcgarrity has authored a number of books since tularosa including mexican hat in 1997, serpent gate in 1998, hermit s peak in 1999 and the judas judge in 2000. Hard country, the first novel in the kerney family trilogy and the debut prequel to his national bestselling kevin kerney crime novels, was. The kevin kerney series in order michael mcgarrity fictiondb. A novel of the american west has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Mcgarritys hefty middle title is part of the trilogy set in the american west, after hard country. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As deputy sheriff of santa fe county he founded their sex crimes unit. Now mcgarrity continues his richly authentic epic of life on the last vestiges of the twentiethcentury american frontier.
Oct 16, 2018 hard country, backlands, and the last ranch form a sweeping trilogy tracing the kerney familys history in new mexico from 1875 through the end of the vietnam war. His relationship with patrick, his father, is troubled as patrick has never been able to trust anyone nor ever trust in love. It focuses on matt, the third generation kerney whose good sense and good humor reflect the loving determination of his mother emma. One of his latest works is backlands in 2014 among many others. A novel of the american west by michael mcgarrity online at alibris. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading backlands. Each novel of the series shows a cycle of criminal activities taking place in. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Divorced from her backlands rancher husband, patrick, for spousal rape, she arranges a substantial trust plan administered by the. Book overview an expansive, epic tale like philipp meyer s the son, and in the wonderful storyteller vein of larry mcmurtry s lonesome dove, mcgarrity s 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.