Death Song

Written by Michael McGarrity

Narrated by George Guidall

Best-selling author and former lawman Michael McGarrity's 11th Kevin Kerney novel further showcases this Anthony Award-nominated writer's talent for crafting stunning police stories. In Lincoln County, New Mexico, the slaying of a deputy sheriff and his wife reunites Police Chief Kerney and his son, Sergeant Clayton Istee, on the bloody trail of drug-running killers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 3, 2008
• ISBN: 9781436116329

Michael McGarrity

Michael McGarrity is the author of the Kevin Kerney mystery novels including Tularosa, nominated for an Anthony Award; Mexican Hat; and Serpent Gate. A former Santa Fe County deputy sheriff, he also served as an instructor at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and as an investigator for the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reviews for Death Song

[Melissa Verett · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I should know by now that I need to take notes. I forget who some of the characters are. At the end, however, I know there will be a bad guy that we have barely met. I just get lost sometimes along the way. The Kerney saga is so engaging, so realistic. I also am curious about Kerney’s wife’s experience. It was glossed over, I’m sure for a reason . Still, I would like to know what she went through.

[sleahey_3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Having not read others from this series, it took a while to figure out the family configuration of the main characters, Kerney and Clayton, as well as their spouses and kids. The plot was fast-paced nonetheless, beginning with two murders to be solved right away. The likeable new guy in Clayton's department is murdered and so his his wife back in Santa Fe. It soon becomes apparent that there are plenty of secrets to sort through, and as more murders take place the sense of urgency keeps the reader turning pages. The change in focus from character to character is confusing at times, but I still look forward to reading more about them.

[drled_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Synopsis: Kearny and his son, Clayton, work together to solve four murders that appear to be related. Sara is back from Iraq and recovering from PTSD. Clayton is at long last accepting Kearny as his father. There are a lot of changes in the police department and no one is sure that this is a good thing.Review: This was one really good story. However, there is not enough information about Sara's time in Iraq nor about Kearny's interactions with his young son, Patrick; it's like there is an entire book missing.

[jillstone · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I own this entire series and anxiously watch for additions. McGarrity writes a suspense-filled mystery with the stark beauty of New Mexico a major character. I've wanted to visit ever since reading his first Kevin Kearney novel. Read them in order simply to follow Kearney's career as he is a "lawman" in various departments as time (novels) goes by.

[charlottem_63 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Michael McGarrity just keeps getting better and better, and he was very good to start with.