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Hard Country

By: Michael McGarrity
Narrated by: George Guidall
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National best-selling author and New Mexico native Michael McGarrity takes listeners to the wild territory of the late 19th-century American Southwest for this epic tale. After the deaths of his wife and brother, John Kerney gives up his West Texas ranch and heads south in search of a new home. Soon Kerney is offered work trailing cattle to the New Mexico Territory - a job that will forever change his life.

©2012 Michael McGarrity (P)2012 Recorded Books, LLC

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Enjoyable listen

Taking a break from murder mysteries and thrillers this one fit the bill. Well paced, good story, and George is my favorite narrator. Can't go wrong

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George Guidall shines in this epic novel.

A large cast of characters comes alive under the delightful narration by George Guidall.

I found that the author crafted believable and multi-faceted characters in this tale of the American west.

It is a good listen and the story is quite good as well.

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Good historical life story.

As with this writer, just as the story slows, new things are injected in the storyline to keep you going forward. I do love this writers panoramic description of the land and the people who withstood harsh conditions to build their dreams of ranching.

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Another great read

Loved it! Favorite character was Cal. George Guidall is my favorite narrator ❤ Thanks Michael !

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Top notch

I really enjoyed the characters and the history that they lead us through. I will find more of his books

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Engrossing historical fiction of the Tularosa area

I loved this book in part because I live in Southwest New Mexico and the novel is based on real historical figures from Pat Garrett to Eugene Rhodes. The description of the Tularosa Basin before it was overgrazed was so accurate - also known as the short grass prairie - it is gone now because of drought and overgrazing. The ranching descriptions are dead-on. The people who settled this country fell in love with the mountains and valleys and despite often incredible hardships made a living. I also appreciated the fact that this was not just about the Anglos (white men and women) who settled the area but also brought to life the roles of the early Hispanic settlers, Buffalo soldiers and Apaches. New Mexico is a land rich in history and cultural diversity and Michael McGarrity makes it come alive. Bravo also to George Guidall whose narration is terrific.

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Not a formula cowboy story

Characters with depth, unexpected events, insights into regional history, outstanding reader. You do not have to like western novels to appreciate this book.

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Good book and well written.


moved fast, great characters, but lots of sorrow. yet, I imagine this would be the true west.

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Settling the West

A very good novel of the hard life of the pioneers of the west and the characters, especially the heroine and the Mexican pioneers, were complex and very fairly written. I think I will listen to anything George Guidell reads and love it, though!

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new Mexico history

loved it,best book I have read for years. I can't wait to read more in the series

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