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Join us for a special party introducing Hard Country (Dutton $28.95) which started out to be a standalone historical about Kevin Kerney’s family and has morphed into the start of a trilogy. Think the Tularosa….
Talton of the David Mapstone Arizona mysteries — Mapstone is a former history professor turned sheriff’s deputy and more recently, gone private eye — is our host in a BOOKS AT THE BILTMORE PARTY!
Doors of the Grand Ballroom open at 6:00 PM. Program at 7:00 followed by both authors signing. McGarrity will be interviewed by Talton, will speak about his research and writing, and there will be time for Questions (and answers)
The event is free and open to the public. However to get books signed you must buy your copy of Hard Country from The Poisoned Pen or at the event.
Cash bar and buffet. We have themed the food to New Mexico (don’t miss the bookies!). Free valet Parking (Tip appreciated).
Michael McGarrity (born 1939) is a New Mexican author and former law enforcement officer. He has written a dozen crime-suspense novels about New Mexico. As deputy sheriff of Santa Fe County he founded their Sex Crimes Unit. McGarrity has a bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from the University of New Mexico and a master’s degree in clinical social work, from the University of Iowa, and is a graduate of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. In addition to law enforcement work, he has been an investigator and caseworker for the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office. He worked on rehabilitating prison programs after the New Mexico State Penitentiary riot in 1980. McGarrity has taught at several colleges and universities as well as the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Visit his website at www.michaelmcgarrity.com
