Hermit's Peak [Import] [Hardcover]

Michael McGarrity (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd (January 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0709065264
• ISBN-13: 978-0709065265
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,481,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Michael McGarrity, December 18, 2000

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nobizinfla "nobizinfla" (Windermere, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hermit's Peak (Kevin Kerney Novels) (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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Romance and heartbreak, October 17, 2001

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John Bowes (Oxford, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hermit's Peak: A Kevin Kerney Novel (Kevin Kerney Novels) (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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert B. Parker meets Tony Hillerman, August 25, 2001

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Roosties_Dad (Reno, Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hermit's Peak (Kevin Kerney Novels) (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.