Michael McGarrity Reading Order

3 books (2012–2016)

Michael McGarrity's American West Trilogy spans three novels published between 2012 and 2016, blending mystery and historical fiction set against the backdrop of the American frontier. The complete series consists of Hard Country, Backlands, and The Last Ranch, which should be read in publication order to experience the interconnected narrative properly. This finished trilogy offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the region's complex past through McGarrity's distinctive approach to the genre.

Start with Hard Country and read in order.

#	Title
1	Hard Country 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Backlands 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Ranch 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1996–2020)

The Kevin Kerney series is a fourteen-book mystery and thriller collection following the investigations of state police officer Kevin Kerney across New Mexico. Published between 1996 and 2020, the complete series should be read in publication order beginning with Tularosa. Each installment builds on the character development and ongoing cases established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for full appreciation of the narrative arc.

Start with Tularosa, the first of 14 books in the Kevin Kerney series.

#	Title
1	Tularosa 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mexican Hat 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Serpent Gate 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hermit's Peak 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Judas Judge 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Under the Color of Law 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Big Gamble 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Everyone Dies 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Slow Kill 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Nothing But Trouble 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Death Song 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Dead or Alive 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Residue 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Head Wounds 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2025)

Michael McGarrity's pair of standalone mystery thrillers set in historical contexts began with The Long Ago in 2023, followed by Night in the City in 2025. While each novel can be enjoyed independently, reading them in publication order is recommended. The series remains ongoing with potential for additional entries.

Start with The Long Ago and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Long Ago 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Night in the City 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible