Under the Color of Law

“One of the most chilling and satisfying thrillers of the year.” --Los Angeles Times

Newly-installed Santa Fe police chief Kevin Kerney receives a deadly welcome when a U.S. ambassador’s ex-wife is brutally stabbed to death in her home. But before Kerney can begin to investigate, the FBI closes the case with trumped-up evidence. And the harder Kerney hunts for the truth, the more he knows that he may not survive the chase."McGarrity gets better and better." —Tony Hillerman

"One of the most chilling and satisfying thrillers of the year." —Los Angeles Times

"In mixing thriller with mystery, McGarrity has struck gold." —Houston ChronicleMichael 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.