Under the Color of Law, Michael McGarrity
Under the Color of Law, Michael McGarrity
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Under the Color of Law

Author: Michael McGarrity

Narrator: David Purdham

Abridged: 5 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2001


Synopsis

He's returned to Santa Fe, newly installed as police chief, when a U.S. ambassador's estranged wife is found murdered in her multimillion-dollar home. Before he can mount a proper investigation, an FBI anti-terrorism team arrives, takes control of the inquiry, and forces Kerney to watch from the sidelines as the crime scene is sanitized, potential witnesses disappear, and the case is cleared with trumped-up evidence.
Warned off, put under surveillance, and threatened with reprisals under the rubric of national security, Kerney balks at accepting the whitewash and begins a soft probe that points to a covert intelligence cover-up with tendrils stretching from every known government spy shop and running deep into the South American jungles.
Convinced that unscrupulous government agents are acting outside the law, Kerney begins his own clandestine hunt for a hard target that will lead him to the truth about the Terrell homicide, knowing full well he might not survive the chase.
Under the Color of Law delivers another one-two, know-out punch that firmly establishes Michael McGarrity's place in contemporary investigative fiction.

About 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

Goodreads review by Maddy on June 02, 2018

PROTAGONIST: Kevin Kerney, police chief SETTING: Santa Fe, New Mexico SERIES: #6 RATING: 4.0 WHY: Kevin Kerney is newly installed as the chief of police in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The unit is thoroughly demoralized, and he has to work hard to earn their trust. The main case involves the estranged wife of......more

Goodreads review by Eric on September 08, 2023

It was an easy and entertaining read, but too far out there to seem even realm of possibility. Kind of disappointing honestly.......more

Goodreads review by Gordon Shaffer on October 18, 2016

The Best so Far Unfortunately, I found the scenarios involving our government and the collection of information on the citizens of our country all too real and all too possible. I'm 67 years old, so, I'm close to the end of my time on mortal earth, but, I fear greatly for the futures of my kids and p......more

Goodreads review by Johnny on June 06, 2020

Some people have trouble adding new authors to their personal canon. The present reviewer is guilty as charged. Never having picked up a novel by Michael McGarrity until this one was given as a gift, said reviewer will have to confess a limited breadth in the genre—often grabbing onto certain author......more

Goodreads review by Mae on February 23, 2021

In this story Kevin is now the new Police Chief in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is starting his new job and has to prove to the officers under him that he is the right man for the job. Not long after he starts his new job the ex wife of an Ambassador is murdered. Kevin has his investigators on the job b......more