Slow Kill - Michael Mcgarrity [0]
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Teaser chapter
More Praise for Michael McGarrity
Slow Kill
“McGarrity . . . [at] his most polished and involved. . . . Credit McGarrity for his ability to propel the reader into the next scene.”
—Albuquerque Journal
“Combin[es] realistic police procedures with well-drawn characters . . . [a] crisply told story.”
—USA Today
“Trademark realism . . . McGarrity [is] a master . . . imaginative, intelligent. . . . Another solidly built tale from McGarrity.”
—The Santa Fe New Mexican
“[McGarrity] excels at detailing police procedures as well as creating a homespun, wry tone that suits setting and characters.”
—Publishers Weekly
“McGarrity juggles police procedural and domestic story lines effectively, drawing readers into the dynamics of Kerney’s long-distance marriage just as he unerringly charts the painstaking investigative work that defines the lives of real-world cops. Precise realism remains McGarrity’s hallmark; his own experience as a deputy sheriff . . . informs his fiction on every page.”
—Booklist
“McGarrity . . . writes with an attention to authentic details that is often absent in procedurals. His characters display flaws and strengths and behave in believable ways in this highly readable series.”
—The Dallas Morning News
Everyone Dies
“If you have never read Michael McGarrity, then do yourself a favor and read Everyone Dies.”
—Harlan Coben
“Michael McGarrity’s Everyone Dies is a page-turning, spicy thriller that is Southwest hot.”
—Faye Kellerman
The Big Gamble
“Keep[s] you turning the pages.”
—Los Angeles Times
“McGarrity delivers a breathless urgency.”
—Chicago Tribune
“McGarrity shines as he portrays the details of a finely wrought murder investigation, bringing to the table his experience on the ‘job.’ . . . There are no stereotypes, just living, breathing people. This is a gripping tale told with intensity and skill.”
—The Denver Post
“A straightforward, well-written police procedural . . . a compelling portrait of a simple investigation that unexpectedly mushrooms into a multiagency task force of complex proportions . . . will keep you turning the pages. The action . . . is brisk and nonstop.”
—The Washington Post Book World
“A taut and suspenseful tale, authentic in its portrayal of police procedure, and perceptive in its take on human emotions.”
—The San Diego Union-Tribune
“Strong . . . detailed and fascinating. . . . The odds are you’ll find this one a good bet for your summer reading.”
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“In his trademark style of believable characters and narrative, Michael McGarrity again demonstrates his un-equaled grasp of the Southwest landscape both physically and culturally. His sense of place, inhabitants and police procedure is meticulous and a must read for mystery fans.”
—Tulsa Word
“Smooth writing, well-drawn characters and several neat plot twists. . . . This is an exceptionally intelligent, humane mystery in a series that deserves a wide readership.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A convincing story. . . . McGarrity offers insight into how solid police work really happens.”
—The Colorado Springs Gazette
“What really sets McGarrity’s work apart is its accuracy and believability. He knows his stuff. . . . This is a great book for a weekend at the beach or a long plane ride.”
—The Baton Rouge Advocate
“McGarrity [and] fellow New Mexican Tony Hillerman share admirable strengths: convincing details, complex characters, clean writing and compelling settings. That crime thrives in the Southwest is no blessing; but that such perceptive storytellers tell the tales is pure delight.”
—The Seattle Times
“McGarrity brings remarkable verisimilitude to his recreation of police procedures. In fact, this series