Tularosa

I enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm a long time Tony Hillerman and more recently Craig Johnson fan, and love George Guidall's narration. And New Mexico is my favorite vacation spot. I started with Hard Country which actually is McGarrity's most recent book but gives a nice background for the Kevin Kerney series (it's Kerney's old family history). Now I've just finished Tularosa, the first in the Kevin Kerney series. Unfortunately, Audible doesn't have the entire series....so I'm scrambling with Amazon and area libraries to fill in the gaps. Please Audible, get busy! Thanks.

My husband and I listened to this one on a road trip over a long weekend. And we both loved it. Caught ourselves carrying the ipod to bed with us to sneak in a few more minutes each night after our family went to sleep . . . The descriptions of the beautiful western landscapes were exceptional, as well as the Indian customs, and it added to the story of Sammy, the soldier who supposedly went AWOL. For someone who has only driven through these sparse, ruggedly beautiful states in the western U.S., I found myself longing to go back, and really SEE them, to stop and drink the beauty in. The history of White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico was equally interesting to us. And what we as a people have done to our native American brothers and sisters always brings pain to me. Tularosa is a great book. Don't miss it. And I have already added Mexican Hat, the next one in the series to my wish list.

Yes. Enjoyed this book as much as a Walt Longmire story!

Kevin Kearney. A cowboy with a white hat.

Always enjoy George's performance of a novels characters.

Kevin Kearney of course.

Will be listening to more about Kevin Kearney.

Michael McGarrity's books (circa 1999) are old news to lots of readers, but I only recently purchased Tularosa. It was good. I enjoyed it immensely. I am now hooked on the series and will likely just continue to listen to these "modern western detective" stories until they run out. Why is it good? Very relatable, likable characters; excellent local color and placement; some good history lessons included; just a hint of romance; and over it all, a nice blanket of crimes to solve and detective work to be done.

Sure, it's old fashioned lore -- but it is a great listen. George Guidall's reading of this first in the series was just wonderful -- he turns the characters into real life figures everytime. Four stars, easily!

I started this series right after I finished the A Western Novels by McGarrity. I was hoping that this series was about the same characters from the Western Novels. At first I was disappointed but then things picked up. Yes this is a series I will finish. I have already bought the next book in this series. McGarrity is just as good a writer as Johnson, and Hillerman.

Definitely. The narrator draws you into the book and keeps you wanting more. Paired with the story, it is a fine work set in the southwest. Enjoyable.

Has a rhythm similar to Craig Johnson novels.

George brings life to the characters and builds suspense. Listening to his voice is a pleasure. I seek out books narrated by him.

A treasure to kill for.

Great book. Will definitely continue the series. Hopefully, audible picks up all of the series!

This is the first book I have ever read by the author Michael McGarrity. I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent police mystery. I loved the main character Kevin Kerney, and the plot of the story with its secrets was great. I also liked the New Mexico setting that the story was set in.

Definitely a fun read and excellent narration by George Guidall.

I have put the next book in the series on my wish list, Mexican Hat, and look forward to reading it.

I will eagerly continue with the series. Really good writing! Nice characters and plot. A-1

No Craig Johnson, no C.J. Box. Looking for a new author/series to explore while waiting for next Walt Longmire? Try Peter Bowen's Gabriel DuPre books - marvelous (and under-rated) entry in "modern Western" genre.

The saga of the Kerney Family is a great story.
Highly recommended.
Begin with Hard Country and move on to present day.