Death Song (Kevin Kerney Novels)

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.

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.

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.

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