A terrific, fast paced mystery set in the Nevada desert. It met the requirements of a really well written novel. Plot twists, clever misleading information, and memorable characters. Apparently, Porter is a recurring favorite sheriff of the author. Larger than life he does seem to escape a little too easily from incredibly difficult gunfights and bloody confrontations. Coupled with a clever plot that includes computer hacking and Chinese spies, it is never boring. They are all part of the suspense and the fun of reading a novel like this. Suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride. I did!

Many thanks for the complimentary ARC kindly provided by NetGalley and the author/publisher.

This easily makes my 2024 Favorites list! Bruce Borgos brings back Sheriff Porter Beck (much to my delight) in an addicting crime fiction story that keeps a good pace throughout, and leaves off with an open door to more (hopefully). While it is book #2 of the Porter Beck series, it’s not necessary to read #1 to enjoy this one.

In Shades of Mercy we meet Mercy, a computer genius who leaves you wondering about everything surrounding her. I think what I like best is that the twists are never quite what I expect and it’s smart, innovative, and refreshing. This is the type of book I hate to put down. Good character development draws you in and makes for an highly entertaining read.

This was the second book in the Porter Beck series. I have read both and they are good. The pacing and plotting are tight. The language is fun, Borgos plays with words to create an atmosphere and I enjoy that; it’s poetic.

I love that there are many strong, female characters in this series and that the hero is flawed but doing his best. Borgos sometimes stretches credulity but it works to further the story.

These mysteries are fun and exciting. They would probably appeal to readers of CJ Box, Craig Johnson, Louisa Luna, and Jane Harper.

I care about these characters and will definitely read more of these as they come out. I also love that Borgos named such a cool character after his beloved pet. 😊

Being a big fan of series books this one is great. Can't wait for another. Don't want this to be a spoiler alert but would have liked more info on the Leonburger unless I missed something. He was also a character of interest in the previous story. Highly recommend.

Shades of Mercy
Bruce Dorgos
Detective mystery
July 2024 release
2024-31❤️❤️❤️❤️4.7
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❤️❤️❤️JJ’s last words. This is a Porter Beck mystery, but the first I’ve read. It was an easy stand alone for me to read but I’m totally into this character and going to get this series. Beck is the sheriff of a high desert town in Nevada. Lately a series of fentanyl deaths have taken over the country and coincide with his childhood friend Jesse Roy’s return to town and building a mansion on the dessert. On the night of Jesse’s daughter’s 17th birthday, a military missile drone
is hacked and flown over his ranch targeting and killing his prize bull. This sets off a series of events with the entire federal government showing up in town, looking for a hacker. As the hacker begins sending emails to Beck, he ends up on the middle, protecting his family, his county, and a teenage girl in the center of an international conspiracy.
This is good ole’ sheriff novels at its best. Beck is experienced, smart, and committed to doing the right thing even if he had to break all the rules. Definitely one of my favorite characters. Enjoyed the smart snd funny writing. Fans of CJ Box and Sue Grafton will love this one.

Disclaimer: St Martins and Minotaur (with NetGalley) publishing gave me access to this advanced readers copy on NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

A story as old as time BUT! Sometimes you just have to be you? Mercy is herself through thick and thin. Just a kid in a mature mind. Love the Shirreff to too cool! Enjoyment with how people can pull together to BEST the rest!

This is the follow up to The Bitter Past and it did not disappoint. There are drug lords, cybercrimes, and intermingled are some unlikely relationships forming while solving the mystery. What more could you ask for in a novel.

thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

Shades of Mercy by Bruce Borgos
First of all thank you to St Martins Press/Minotaur Books for allowing me to read this fantastic second book of Mr Borgos He has done it again.
Sheriff Porter has another situation on his hands – this time dealing with a brilliant hacker – drones and people trying to push him out of the way. A young teenager who is housed in detention for hacking computers – and she is brilliant at it – stealing a drone from the government and attacking her friend’s father’s ranch to stop his drug trafficking. And it gets more and more involved, lots of characters and who is doing what may take a few to figure it out but you will enjoy this read to the very end, and want more. I cannot wait and am hoping for another book in this series soon.

Bruce Burgos has done it again! I loved his first book in the Porter Beck series. Shades of Mercy grabs your interest from the beginning, the character Porter Beck is brought to life as an interesting and remarkable character. His other characters are just as interesting. The book brings out America's current problems and enemies into one great story. I could not put this book down and I highly recommend it.

She’s a computer genius, but what side of the law is she on?

Sheriff Porter Beck is back in this timely novel that combines computer hacking, deception, spies, cartels, and foreign powers into one exciting novel. Trying to put the pieces together into a cohesive strategy has the sheriff losing a lot of sleep and almost losing his life.

The plot revolves around Mercy, the person who is able to snatch control of armed drones from their military handlers and use those drones for her own purpose. In the process she is making a lot of people very angry and a lot poorer. I won’t go into any details, the plot is complex and I don’t want to spoil your enjoyment. Just know that you are going to love reading this book whether you read the first Sheriff Beck, The Bitter Past, or not.

Shades of Mercy is the second book of the Porter Beck series. Beck must save a young girl from multiple groups, all after her incredible computer skills. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and love the author’s ability to create characters that make the story more compelling and interesting. I definitely recommend reading both Beck books!

The second installment of Sheriff Porter Beck, and while it follows the previous one I do like that you don’t necessarily need to read the first one, but I would recommend it! I definitely enjoyed all the action packed into this. You never know where these books will take you, but I wasn’t disappointed. All the cyber hacking and dark web stuff is always an interesting topic to me.
In the current state of the world, I also really appreciate the representation of the Uyghurs.

I’m looking forward to the next installment to see where Beck goes from here (hopefully🤞🏼)

The author outdid himself in the follow-up to the first in this series ‘The Bitter Past’. It blew me away! The plot begins with an explosive event and the hold-your-breath action never lets up. The Nevada desert has more than area 51 aliens at play in this heart-stopping action thriller. Sheriff Porter Beck is facing an old friend who might be on the wrong side of the law these days. Beck will also have to deal with missiles, hackers, the Cartel, spies, the FBI, CIA, and various other alphabet agencies. All this due to one teenage genius whose computer skills has garnered the government’s full attention. The story is filled with interesting characters on both sides of the law. Mercy, the tech whiz, is certainly the star of the book. Her character was memorable and touched me. I was also particularly drawn to Beck’s sister, Brinley, in the first novel, and she played a significant role in this plot as well. Beck’s medical impairment presents challenges and his trusty dog was entertaining. The technology used in many of the scenarios was frightening and terrifying. The book gripped me from page one and never let up. Did I mention I really liked this book?
Many thanks to NetGalley for the advance reader copy of “Shades Of Mercy” by Bruce Borgos, and to publisher St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, expected publication 07/16/2024. These are all my own honest personal thoughts and opinions given voluntarily without compensation.

Wow! Shades of Mercy is a lot of fun. Borgos proves the great debut novel in his 'Porter Beck' series was no fluke as he gifts us with an even better one. He moves into 'Longmire' territory with the action here. Drug lords. Foreign spies. Secretive government agents. You'll find them all in this thrill ride. The stellar supporting cast is supplemented with some brilliant new characters. Borgos really sets the bar high with this adventure. It propels the series to a deserved place among the best in the genre. It will leave you looking forward to what comes next for Porter and gang. Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, & NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Porter is a cop just like his father was before him. When strange things begin happening, it will take everyone in the department to solve it. This book kept me on my toes.

I have never read a book by this author but I enjoyed reading this book. The story is from this day and time with criminal activity including drugs with fentanyl with the Mexican cartel, the sale of guns across the border, and involvement of our federal government along with the Chinese government and other European countries. The story revolves around Sheriff Beck, a ranching family in his county and a young female internet hacker. Interesting story that was easy to follow even though there are quite a few characters to follow. I would recommend this book.

Wow! Shades of Mercy is a lot of fun. Borgos proves the great debut novel in his 'Porter Beck' series was no fluke as he gifts us with an even better one. He moves into 'Longmire' territory with the action here. Drug lords. Foreign spies. Secretive government agents. You'll find them all in this thrill ride. The stellar supporting cast is supplemented with some brilliant new characters. Borgos really sets the bar high with this adventure. It propels the series to a deserved place among the best in the genre. It will leave you looking forward to what comes next for Porter and gang. Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, & NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

The second in the Porter Beck series by Bruce Borgos. A fast paced thriller involving cybercrimes, cartels, and spies! I really like the author’s writing, descriptions and Beck’s dialogue. It’s good to see the evolving relationship with his sister and his dad and how he treats his officers. I’ll be impatiently waiting for book 3! Thank you to NetGallery and Mintaur for letting me review this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is book 2 of Sheriff Porter Beck's story. I was a fan of the 1st book and was intrigued to see where the author was going to take his story. Well, I can happily report that he has done a great job, and I have to say I think I enjoyed this one even more than book 1. This book brings up more of the sheriff's past to the present as he confronts evil forces working within his somewhat remote territory. I think future books will bring us closer to understanding his time in the military, and I genuinely look forward to those stories. An extremely enjoyable read that I would recommend to anyone. 4.5 stars!

Shades of Mercy is the second novel featuring Porter Beck, Sheriff of Lincoln County Nevada. This book has a lot going on from raging wildfires, to the theft of US Military drone technology, a Mexican cartel running guns and drugs into Nevada, and Chinese espionage. Surprisingly all of this is connected to a teenage hacker and one of Beck’s oldest friends. Beck and his small department are run ragged trying to capture the bad guys, deal with duplicitous federal agents, and to stop multiple international incidents – all while Beck is dealing with fading vision due to a degenerative disease. This book had me hooked from the first chapter and I can’t wait to read the next one.
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