Serpent's Gate - Softcover

Wendy Hornsby "Edgar Award-winning author of "77th Street Requiem" and "A Hard Light" A magnificent tale. Rarely does a writer bring together stunning suspense, fascinating characters, a rich tale, and a splendid evocation of place with the grace and skill that Michael McGarrity delivers in "Serpent Gate". A star to watch. Robert Utley "Former Chief Historian of The National Park Service and author of thirteen books of western American history Michael McGarrity knows New Mexico intimately -- its diverse geography, its multifaceted cultural scene, its politics, and its law-enforcement apparatus. Master of suspenseful, action-packed narrative and vivid characterizations, he fits his plot into a geographical and human setting of extraordinary authenticity. Linda Fairstein "Bestselling author of "Final Jeopardy" and "Likely To Die" Michael McGarrity's novels are a perfect blend of riveting action and richly evoked characters, making Santa Fe look more irresistible than ever. "Serpent Gate" is his best -- a real winner. James Crumley "Hammett and Raymond Chandler Awards Winner, Author of "The Last Good Kiss" As complex and compelling as a desert sunset -- I stayed up all night, reading it straight through. The characters are solidly etched, the plot tightly coiled, and the police procedure outstanding. It's a fine book. Sarah Lovett "Author of "A Desperate Silence" Michael McGarrity delivers another winner -- "Serpent Gate" is moody, evocative, compelling. Wendy HornsbyEdgar Award-winning author of "77th Street Requiem" and "A Hard Light" A magnificent tale. Rarely does a writer bring together stunning suspense, fascinating characters, a rich tale, and a splendid evocation of place with the grace and skill that Michael McGarrity delivers in "Serpent Gate." Linda Fairstein best selling author of "Final Jeopardy" and "Likely to Die" Michael McGarrity's novels are a perfect blend of riveting action and richly evoked characters, making Santa Fe more irresistible than ever. "Serpent Gate" is his best -- a real winner. "New York Times Book Review"What Kerney understands, and the reader comes to appreciate, is how it all comes down to the land: to the love of it and the need of it and the pure lust of those people who are determined to have a piece of it. James CrumleyHammett and Raymond Chandler Awards Winner, author of "The Last Good Kiss" As complex and compelling as a desert sunset. The characters are solidly etched, the plot tightly coiled, and the police procedure outstanding. "The Dallas Morning News"A must read....A compelling blend of old-fashioned, street-smart detection, tenacity, and modern motivation.... [An] authentic, detailed, and gritty crime novel. Michael McGarrity delivers his most compelling portrait of the American Southwest in a scorching thriller that's "suspenseful and action-packed" (Los Angeles Times). "Midwest Book Review"Michael McGarrity is no longer a rising star because he as obviously arrived...."Serpent Gate" is a tremendous southwest who-done-it. Sarah Lovettauthor of "A Desperate Silence" Michael McGarrity delivers another winner -- "Serpent Gate" is moody, evocative, compelling. Linda Fairsteinauthor of "The Kills" A perfect blend of riveting action and richly evoked characters. "Booklist"A masterpiece of plot, setting, and character...[to] be savored.

Semi-retired cop Kevin Kerney investigates a small-town killing--connected to an uncharted location called Serpent Gate--which local authorities have been unable (or unwilling) to solve. Then a murder and multimillion-dollar art theft lure Kerney away to glitzy Santa Fe where he's pitted against his nemesis from south of the border.