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Hermit's Peak (Kevin Kerney Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Michael McGarrity (Author)
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Publication Date: 21 Jun 2004 | Series: Kevin Kerney Novels
When Kevin Kerney, deputy chief of the New Mexico State Police, inherits an unexpected windfall of 6,400 acres of high-county land, the last thing he wants to think about is work. But while visiting his new property, he comes across an ailing stray dog that leads him to the butchered bones of a murder victim near the rugged mountain of Hermit's Peak.

After assigning the case to his subordinates, Kerney returns to Santa Fe to spend time with a woman he cares about, Sara Brannon, a career army officer who is visiting him on holiday. But his time with Sara must wait, as he is called back to Hermit's Peak when another body is found at a remote cabin. Now, Kerney must unearth the shattering truth about his new land and follow a twisting trail of blood through the majestic landscape of the American Southwest.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; Reprint edition (21 Jun 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671021478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671021474
  • Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 10.9 x 17.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,613,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"The Dallas Morning News"

Plenty of action, a sympathetic central character, and a little healthy sex make this an enjoyable, readable mystery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars MC GARRITY JUST GETS BETTER & BETTER WITH EACH BOOK!!! 22 Jun 1999
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
WOW! this was terrrrrrrrific!!! what a great visit with kevin and nice to have sara back in the picture....and i loved alllll of the other characters...and another wow!!! for the wonderful storyline...i 'gasped' out loud more than just a couple of times....yikes!!! mc garrity paints such a vivid picture of hermit's peak that you can clearly see it and its surrounds...of course, i can't say enuf about the beautiful book cover....and the new photo of the author...his son took it??? just keep them coming and we'll keep enjoying our brief sojourns with kevin and sara....can you write faster and longer??????
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great storyteller who is the best at building suspense 9 April 1999
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Format:Hardcover
In a previous life, Kevin Kearney and his family were ranches until the New Mexico Testing Grounds were enlarged. Now, Kevin serves as the Chief Deputy of the New Mexico State Police. An opportunity to return to ranching surfaces, so Kevin goes to inspect the parcel. While there, he notices a dog carrying a woman's shoe. He takes a closer look and uncovers the carved up remains of a female corpse that remains partially buried.

While Kevin and his team investigate THE crime, they wander down other paths where other criminal actions have occurred. His personal life picks up when Sara, the woman he cares about, is transferred closer to his home. However as Sara and Nick become tight, she flees to her girlfriend's home to discuss her fear of a permanent commitment to her lover. As he searches for a mass killer, Kevin wonders whether his future will include the woman he loves.

Anyone, who takes pleasure from a fast-paced, original police procedural needs to read HERMIT'S PEAK. The descriptions of the unique geography of New Mexico remains deep in the audience's mind long after finishing the novel. The gentle, sensitive protagonist turns tough when his job calls for it. Michael McGarrity shows he is a magician as he paints a magical mystery that will entice sub-genre fans to try his other books.

Harriet Klausner

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Michael McGarrity 18 Dec 2000
By nobizinfla - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Michael McGarrity has a wonderful writing style. The pages just fly by. He sets scenes in the beautiful New Mexico landscape that place you there. His books have all lived up to the high standard set with his initial novel, "Tularosa"...no easy trick. His pacing really works...it was like eating peanuts...I had to read "just one more" passage before putting it down.

The characters are realistic, well defined and simply a great mix. The protagonist, Kevin Kerney, is unique in the cop/mystery genre in that he is pretty normal. He is not the prototypical flawed man who must ovcercome a myriad of personal demons. A limp resulting from a bullet to the kneecap is his only eccentricity. Kerney is a top cop, but also an excellent manager of people. His staff responds not only to his abilities, but also to the respect he shows all with whom he works. With all his field experience, he has seen it all and is hard to fool. He gets the job the right way and is easy to cheer for.

His romantic interest returns, but her sidebar does nothing to detract from the whodunit aspect. She is a strong character, a good addition and we will see more of her.

Mr. McGarrity has crafted a strong series with characters that stand out, all placed in a most atmospheric setting. I think he and the Kevin Kerney series are understated and underappreciated gems. He deserves more acclaim and recognition. He was suggested to me with these words: "if you enjoy Michael Connelly, McGarrity is for you." I do and he is.

Do not miss this sereis.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Romance and heartbreak 17 Oct 2001
By John Bowes - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Kearney finds romance and another officer finds his heart crushed in the worst nightmare possible. A fine episode, well written and filled with interesting secondary characters.

If you haven't seen the west in person, the writing in this series will draw vivid pictures, that will send you to the travel office.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Robert B. Parker meets Tony Hillerman 26 Aug 2001
By Roosties_Dad - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
July was Kevin Kerney month. I read all six of his novels and every single one was a keeper with Hermit's Peak being the best. The writing is superb, the characters believable, and the dialogue is without peer. I have to admit I am biased. I worked in Santa Fe, lived in Albuquerque, and know some of the people that received the author's acknowledgements. But wait, that is a good thing because I know what he is writing is real, the places are real, and the cases have a basis in fact. I believe this author has the staying power that some others lack. Good reading and good fun.
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