My first book by this author was with his publication, Shades of Mercy. The lead character is strong but has clear weaknesses. The storyline was brilliant, and the delivery spot on.
With the next installment coming up, I knew this was one I could not miss. Check out my thoughts and review below.
The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Pub Date: July 8, 2025
ISBN-13: 978-1250373908
OVERVIEW:
A helicopter driving a controversial round-up of wild horses suddenly crashes and the pilot is found to have been shot. Then the person coordinating the round-up for the Bureau of Land Management is savagely murdered, buried up to her neck and then trampled to death by the very same wild horses. And there’s no lack of suspects―with the wild horse advocacy group having sworn to protect the horse At Any Cost! Now the state and federal agencies are showing up looking for answers or at least a scapegoat.
Sheriff Porter Beck has had better days.
Porter Beck’s new girlfriend, Detective Charlie Blue Horse, arrives to help with the investigation, which leads them to Canadian Lithium mining operation near the round-up area that sets off Beck’s mental alarm bells. Brinley, Beck’s sister, is leading a group of troubled kids in a wilderness program, when one of them, Rafa, bolts one night. When Brinley catches up to him, they’re just outside the mine―in the wrong place, at the wrong time.
With his personal life in turmoil, too many suspects and too many secrets, the feds pushing for a quick resolution, and his impetuous (if skilled) sister in the mix, one wrong step could be deadly for Porter Beck.
The Blue Horse by Bruce Borgos Review
The author has created a lead character that I thoroughly enjoy reading. He’s low-key but brilliant and understands the human psyche and uses that to solve cases. But he is also vulnerable with weakness, but knows how to play his strengths perfectly.
The story is inventive and thoroughly engaging. With a winding storyline that brings multiple threads weaving in and out and many great characters, Borgos pulls you along deeper into the mire.
I love when his girlfriend is in the mix as well. They have the same thought processes and the author does a great job showing their emotional side without being overly dramatic. We get a great balance of personal life and crime solving that blends in great. The pacing and execution of the story is spot on!
This police procedural is full of drips and twists that will keep the intrigue going throughout the story. One part I was a bit confused about with the Blue Horse. I was thinking it was going to be tied to one thing, but it was completely different, and while it closed a door, I was looking for more drama or something.
The Blue Horse tackles environmental issues that could be pulled from the headlines today. Believable and sad in places, but Sheriff Beck does not fail to bring justice to those deserving. Great read!
4.5 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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