Shades of Mercy: A Porter Beck Mystery By Bruce Borgos

In the desolate high desert of Nevada, Sheriff Porter Beck finds himself thrust into a perplexing series of events that challenge both his skills as a lawman and his understanding of the tranquil community he protects.

Returning to his hometown after years away, Beck steps into the role once held by his father, overseeing a small sheriff's department tasked with maintaining order across a vast and usually quiet expanse of desert. However, recent developments disrupt this peace: a surge in potent illegal opioids claims lives, including those of Beck's childhood friends. Even more disturbingly, a military drone targets a successful local rancher, its systems hijacked by an unknown hacker who brazenly calls out Beck by name.

As Beck delves into the investigation, his focus turns to Mercy Vaughn, a teenager known for her hacking skills and currently detained in a secure juvenile facility without computer access. Despite the apparent impossibility, Beck suspects Mercy's involvement due to her reputation and the hacker's intimate knowledge of local affairs. His suspicions deepen when Mercy mysteriously vanishes, prompting Beck to realize that she may be in grave danger, entangled in a web of events that threaten the entire community.

The narrative unfolds against the stark backdrop of the Nevada desert, where secrets lurk beneath the surface and loyalty is tested under pressure. Beck's journey becomes a race against time as he navigates the complexities of local dynamics and his own past connections, uncovering a trail of deception and peril that leads him closer to the truth.

Filled with suspense and intrigue, this tale of unexpected threats and personal reckoning promises to keep readers on edge, as Sheriff Porter Beck confronts adversaries both familiar and unknown in his quest for justice and survival. 📚❤️