The Ranger

Written by Ace Atkins

Narrated by MacLeod Andrews

After years of war, Army Ranger Quinn Colson returns home to the rugged, rough hill country of northeast Mississippi to find his native Tibbehah County plagued by corruption, decay, meth runners, and violence. His uncle, the longtime county
sheriff, is dead. A suicide, he’s told, but others—like tomboy Deputy Lillie Virgil—whisper murder.

In the days that follow, it’s up to Colson to discover the truth, not only about his uncle but about his family, his friends, his town, and himself. And once it’s discovered, there’s no turning back for this real hero of the Deep South.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9781705043547

Ace Atkins

Ace Atkins is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books, including ten books in his Quinn Colson series. Handpicked by the Robert B. Parker Estate nearly a decade ago to continue the Spenser series, he's written nine novels about the iconic private eye. He lives and works in Oxford, Mississippi.

Reviews for The Ranger

[jorgeousjotts · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

3.5 perhaps. The heroine was a bit immature/childlike, but not as trying as some of McCarty's heroines (they tend to irritate me). The story scenario was complicated, but the telling of it felt a little simplified. I did quite enjoy the hero trying his best to resist the heroine and failing. >=D And the hurdle keeping them apart was a genuinely significant one, which I appreciate! It grew on me.

[ltl1red · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Engaging! Each story focuses on a different member of the guard while still having all the characters you've met in previous books. The history of the the Bruce a great basis for this series. I love the historical descriptorsat the end of each book.

[lost_lenore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm reading this book for the third/ fourth time and I'm loving it like if it was the first time.There is something in the way that Monica McCarty writes that keeps me spellbound. I love how she tangles the real history with the fiction and comes with a incredible and believable novel.The heroes are well constructed, the environment is based in real facts and places and the romance is credible and of course, the hot scenes are a plus as well as the cover

[chandra9of9red · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

AUTHOR - love Monica's historical style of writing. SYNOPSISSet in a time when some clans supported invading England and other clans fought for Scotland rule under "Bruce". A man supporting one side but falls in love with a woman from an opposing clan.FAVORITE PART: Arthur interferes with Anna marrying AlanLEAST FAVORITE PART: Difficult to understand the differences between the clans and which side supported England and which side fought for Scotland's independence. Difficult to understand which clan hated the other and why.SEX SCALE: Of the following five options: 1) NOT very descriptive and requires imagination' 2) WILL make you wiggle a little) 3) WISH it was me; 4) OH boy, do not have to use my imagination at all; 5) EROTICA and well over the top******WILL make you wiggle a little (and when they finally got around to it) WISH it was me******YOU WILL LIKE THIS BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Scotland history. How vicious clans can be when they are divided over who will rule over them. Something along the lines of "Special Forces" with a love relationship that confuses sides and allegiance.FOUR STARS - I enjoyed her writing because at the end, she explained the historical value. I found her writing to be a bit confusing however, it is not the author's fault that I read the book out of order. I look forward to correcting that problem (see series list below)MacLeods of Skye1. Highlander Untamed (2007)2. Highlander Unmasked (2007)3. Highlander Unchained (2007)Campbell Trilogy1. Highland Warrior (2009)2. Highland Outlaw (2009)3. Highland Scoundrel (2009) Highland Guard1. The Chief (2010)2. The Hawk (2010)3. The Ranger (2010)4. The Viper (2011)