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A review by mackenzierm
Shades of Mercy by Bruce Borgos
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Now that Porter Beck has returned to Lincoln County in the high desert of Nevada, he's the sheriff, same as his father was. The sheriff's office is equipped with 12 deputies and they cover a large, and usually quiet, area. One of his childhood friends is found to have succumbed to some particularly strong opioids and his other childhood friend is a wildly successful rancher who's been targeted by a hacked military drone. As it turns out, the hacker is local, making it Beck's problem. Beck's investigation leads him to Mercy Vaughn, the sole known hacker in the area.
SHADES OF MERCY is the second book in the Porter Beck series but it can be read as a standalone. I absolutely loved this book, even more than I enjoyed the first one.
SHADES OF MERCY is told in Beck's POV. He's an easily likeable sheriff with a storied background in the military, he's intelligent, a wisecracker, caring, and willing to bend the rules as needed. He's unique as a sheriff in that he suffers from a degenerative eye condition, making him lose his sight over time. I enjoyed catching up with Beck, his family, and the key members of his small team. I am excited to see what's next for Beck in the future after the way this one ended. An honourable mention to Colombo 'Bo', one of the best canine partners a guy could ask for haha - there's one scene in particular that had me chuckling with Beck attempting to train Bo as a seeing eye dog. Once you know Bo, you'll see why this is funny.
This story is fast-paced, intriguing, suspenseful, and loaded with action that kept me turning the pages. The ending was a surprise to me and a perfect way to close off this story, leaving me with no doubt in my mind that I'll be eagerly anticipating book 3!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Minotaur Books, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.
SHADES OF MERCY is the second book in the Porter Beck series but it can be read as a standalone. I absolutely loved this book, even more than I enjoyed the first one.
SHADES OF MERCY is told in Beck's POV. He's an easily likeable sheriff with a storied background in the military, he's intelligent, a wisecracker, caring, and willing to bend the rules as needed. He's unique as a sheriff in that he suffers from a degenerative eye condition, making him lose his sight over time. I enjoyed catching up with Beck, his family, and the key members of his small team. I am excited to see what's next for Beck in the future after the way this one ended. An honourable mention to Colombo 'Bo', one of the best canine partners a guy could ask for haha - there's one scene in particular that had me chuckling with Beck attempting to train Bo as a seeing eye dog. Once you know Bo, you'll see why this is funny.
This story is fast-paced, intriguing, suspenseful, and loaded with action that kept me turning the pages. The ending was a surprise to me and a perfect way to close off this story, leaving me with no doubt in my mind that I'll be eagerly anticipating book 3!
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Minotaur Books, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions shared are my own.