This book had me trying to figure out what was really going on till close to the end. There were conspiracy theories and paranormal ideas floating around. I enjoyed the story but I did get confused a few times as to what was really happening and who was good or bad. I wish I had read the other book about Ezra Riley so I had known more about him. This definitely kept my interest all the way through even when I was a little confused. I definitely liked Ezra and his friend. I received a copy of this book from Jones Literary and Audra Jennings fir a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

Title: Blue Man
Author: John L. Moore
Pages: 324
Year: 2021
Publisher: BookLocker
My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Ezra Riley is a true cowboy at heart, one who loves his land and horses. He never feels better than when he is on horseback, riding his cattle ranch. Now, he is on the hunt for a missing cow named Wildebeest. She escapes once a year and each year he chases her, captures her and brings her back home. The game is afoot, and he spends hours trying to find her.
Before his yearly chase concludes, he is called to the White House to meet with the President of the United States. The President has had the same troubling dream for eight nights in a row and can’t sleep. Someone close to him suggests contacting Ezra as he is known to be able to interpret dreams. Ezra is flown to the White House, meets the President, tells the President his dream first and then interprets it. Ezra is flown home, thinking that is the end of it. However, he receives a visit from a wealthy woman, and she warns him that this is not over, but just beginning. He is in danger and should watch his back. Old memories, or are they just dreams, are stirred up. Ezra senses someone evil is trying to influence his thoughts, but what person can do that?
When I agreed to review this novel, I didn’t realize it was part of a series. So, I might have a better understanding of the main character’s history and personality if I had read other novels in the series. However, there was plenty going on in the story to keep me engaged. The short chapters keep the story moving quickly. There are some storylines that are not resolved, leaving readers wondering. I liked Ezra’s best friend Barney as he had a quirky sense of humor, and the banter between the two of them depicted a great friendship. There is a disturbing aspect to the story with the blue man and his abilities that will stay with me for a while.
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. This blog in no way endorses the religious beliefs/practices depicted in this fictional novel ( )

Imagine with me a ranch in the vastness that is Montana. A modern-day aged rancher riding his old, dependable horse looking for a mean, aged cow and her calf. The cow is ornery. The cow can't just be left to graze and roam the Montana hills through the winter because she doesn't have any teeth left. It's a bad situation and Ezra is determined to bring the cow in.

Then imagine an unexpected visitor to the ranch that surprises Ezra with a demand for him to leave the ranch immediately and fly across country to clandestinely meet the President of the USA. A secret meeting. A meeting that can not be talked about.

Let your imagination sweep over all sorts of strange happenings beginning to impact the moments, days, and nights of this aged rancher. And then try to imagine just who the "Blue Man" is and how he fits into this unexpected turn of events in which Ezra Riley finds himself embroiled.

I was pleasantly surprised at the writing of John L. Moore and the serious nature of the book, the entertaining interaction between rancher and animals, the premise of scientific and psychic experiments of the CIA. I loved the humorous interchanges between Ezra and his good friend "Barn Wall."

This was a good, clean book to read, entertaining, surprising, and fun. Quite a mix of words that brought joy to the reading. This is one that men and women with both enjoy.

I received a complimentary copy to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. ( )