In a remote New Mexico campground, six people are killed in an apparently senseless murder spree. Deputy State Police Chief Kevin Kerney suspects the slaying wasn't random at all--but rather a calculated plot to eliminate one high-profile victim, retired judge, Vernon Langsford. In piecing together the judge's shocking past, Kerney discovers the victim's predilection for sexual indiscretions, a history of family betrayal and greed, and a dark marriage that ended mysteriously and violently. But as Kerney gets closer to the heart of a terrible crime, it's a woman from his own past who emerges with a stunning secret of her own.
In a remote New Mexico campground, six people are killed in an apparently senseless murder spree. Deputy State Police Chief Kevin Kerney suspects the slaying wasn't random at all--but rather a calculated plot to eliminate one high-profile victim, retired judge, Vernon Langsford. In piecing together the judge's shocking past, Kerney discovers the victim's predilection for sexual indiscretions, a history of family betrayal and greed, and a dark marriage that ended mysteriously and violently. But as Kerney gets closer to the heart of a terrible crime, it's a woman from his own past who emerges with a stunning secret of her own.
Michael McGarrity is author of the Anthony Award-nominated Tularosa, Mexican Hat, Serpent Gate, Hermit's Peak, The Judas Judge, Under the Color of Law, and The Big Gamble. A former deputy sheriff for Santa Fe County, he established the first Sex Crimes Unit. He has also served as an instructor at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and as an investigator for the New Mexico Public Defender's Office.
“McGarrity gets betters and better.”—Tony Hillerman“The Judas Judge rivets attention...a book that’s hard to put down.”—Publishers Weekly“A roller-coaster ride...[and] so much more than a murder mystery.”—Colorado Springs Gazette“Taut and convincing...I read this one in a single sitting.”—Chicago Tribune“There are some devious minds at work in The Judas Judge...which loops with serpentine grace through the ranches, railroad towns, Indian reservations and open spaces of [New Mexico]. McGarrity’s portrait of the region is a strong one, built on meticulously detailed intelligence gathered, sifted and analyzed for unspoken secrets and lies by the author’s own deeply cunning mind.” —The New York Times“McGarrity’s novels keep getting richer. [The Judas Judge] rivets attention...by gradually uncovering secrets hidden by a large cast of well-drawn suspects.” —Publishers Weekly“A seamless story that will keep you turning the pages.” —Colorado Springs Gazette“With each succeeding mystery, McGarrity is ever more sure of his central character, Kerney. Richly textured in setting and character, this series gets better with each outing.” —The Dallas Times Herald“The Judas Judge is solid evidence that a good series...can actually becomes even more satisfying. Quite a page-turner.” —Library Journal
The fifth in McGarrity's "Kevin Kerney" series (Hermit's Peak, LJ 5/1/99) is solid evidence that a good series, rather than inevitably heading toward stasis, can actually ripen and become even more satisfying. On the verge of becoming a millionaire landowner thanks to a family friend's generous bequest, Santa Fe chief of detectives Kerney is thrust into the investigation of a murder spree across southern New Mexico's campgrounds. Assuming that there's a pattern, Kerney and his men probe the inclusion of wealthy, respected Judge Vernon Langsford among the six apparently random shootings. When the Langsford family skeletons begin jumping out of closets, their leers are frighteningly surreal. Kerney repeatedly locks horns with Langsford's cold daughter, brilliant screw-up of a son, and several cloying mistresses. As a newlywed, Kerney had his hands full with an army wife he rarely sees and a nurse from the rez with secrets of her own. Quite a page-turner! Recommended for all public libraries.--Susan A. Zappia, Paradise Valley Community Coll., Phoenix Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
"McGarrity gets betters and better."-Tony Hillerman"The Judas Judge rivets attention...a book that's hard to put down."-Publishers Weekly"A roller-coaster ride...[and] so much more than a murder mystery."-Colorado Springs Gazette"Taut and convincing...I read this one in a single sitting."-Chicago Tribune"There are some devious minds at work in The Judas Judge...which loops with serpentine grace through the ranches, railroad towns, Indian reservations and open spaces of [New Mexico]. McGarrity's portrait of the region is a strong one, built on meticulously detailed intelligence gathered, sifted and analyzed for unspoken secrets and lies by the author's own deeply cunning mind." -The New York Times"McGarrity's novels keep getting richer. [The Judas Judge] rivets attention...by gradually uncovering secrets hidden by a large cast of well-drawn suspects." -Publishers Weekly"A seamless story that will keep you turning the pages." -Colorado Springs Gazette"With each succeeding mystery, McGarrity is ever more sure of his central character, Kerney. Richly textured in setting and character, this series gets better with each outing." -The Dallas Times Herald"The Judas Judge is solid evidence that a good series...can actually becomes even more satisfying. Quite a page-turner." -Library Journal
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