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McGarrity Captures the Old West With Compelling Characters
The best
part of Writer's Block is talking to storytellers like
Michael McGarrity, whose commitment to writing well is evident in his Kevin
Kerney series, and in his latest release, Hard
Country. This first book in a trilogy of historical novels about the Kerney family begins
in 1875 with the horrific death of John Kerney's wife while giving birth to his
son, Patrick, and the violent deaths of his brother and nephew. Circumstances force John to leave
the child in the care of his dead brother's widow, a woman who he believes will take care of
the infant and keep him safe. Unfortunately – as is often true in life when tragedy happens – she can barely take care of herself.
Hard Country
is a well-researched saga of the life and times of the old
west and the birth of New Mexico. Historic events are a backdrop to
the tale of John Kerney and the son whose trust he never gains. When
they are
reunited Patrick fights settling in and turns his rage and
disillusionment on those closest to him. The boy's life is shaped by
cruelty
in his early years, hardship, survival in the midst of nature's brutal
forces,
personal loss and an inability to trust.
McGarrity transports the reader to
the dusty trails and developing towns of an expanding country. Whether you like
history, family drama or just reading a great book, Hard Country is the book for you. The wild west is portrayed with
heart, realism and respect for an era during which survival was a way of life.
In
our May 22 radio interview it came through loud and clear that writing a
historic trilogy is a challenge Michael is ready and willing to take
on. Attention to detail assures the bold panorama of the land is drawn
as carefully as the compelling human characters. McGarrity breathes life
into the past and helps us see it as it was. It is a gripping story
from page one right through to the end.
About the author: Michael
McGarrity turned to writing following a successful career in criminal
justice and is the author of 12 Kevin Kerney novels. He lives in Santa
Fe, NM where he is currently working on the second book in the Kerney
family trilogy. For more information go to his website.
Hard Country is published by Dutton, a member of Penguin Group (USA),
and is available in Las Vegas, NM at Tome on the Range.
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