Laura Pritchett—an award-winning author who is becoming one of the West’s defining literary voices—writes about ranchers Renny and Ben Cross, living on opposite ends of their sprawling Colorado ranch. Not only is their farm declining, but also Ben’s mind is rapidly fading on account of his struggle with Alzheimer’s. Teetering on the cusp of dementia, Ben makes the painful decision to end his life with as much dignity as possible—that is, until he discovers that Ray (the abusive husband of Ben and Renny’s late daughter)—has been released from prison early. Branded with a need for justice, Ben sets out one final mission: to confront the man who had murdered his daughter, before his mental facilities abandon him completely.

Stars Go Blue is a triumphant novel that not only offers an unflinching look into the world of Alzheimer’s but also an intimate glimpse into the struggles of ranch life.