It has been a long time since I have read a Western, basically a few decades. So when a friend recommended Hard Country, I was a little hesitant and when I saw it was 600+ pages I was even more hesitant. Fortunately, I decided to give it a try and am glad I did, this was one of those books that grabs your attention and interest in the first few pages, doesn't let go, and leaves you wanting more!
This is what you would call a 'classic' Western; it is a family saga that spans from 1875 to 1918 that not only delves into the history, trials, and tribulations of the Kerney family, but it also celebrates Americana and the expansion of a nation through its fascinating people and the land of the great Southwest. It is a story that includes love, loss, survival, sacrifice, lawlessness, virtue, Indian raids, cattle rustling, long standing feuds, murder and more. Enjoy the way Michael McGarrity is able to transport you back in time as you read of the richly descriptive landscapes, historically accurate settings and become attached to the realistically developed characters.
Hard Country is the first in a trilogy.
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