Running Bull

A gripping tale of a man's coming-of-age in an unforgiving world, as told by the award-winning author of Forbidden Woman.


Texas, 1961. Russell Cook is the acting man of the house, now that his mother is too ill to care for his kid sister, Elaine. His father is in the picture, but Russell has little use for that man.


In fact, Bill doesn't deserve the title of “father.” The old man works Russell like a dog and spends all his money at the bar, instead of providing for the family, and Russell can't take it anymore. His only escape, though, is the Marine Corps.


But when Russell returns from Vietnam to discover his father's ultimate betrayal, he's ready for the fight. Just one problem remains: Russell's freedom would leave his sister with a burden she can't handle.


Running Bull is Blair's second novel and the second installment in a trilogy spanning four generations. Although the books form a trilogy, each one functions as a stand-alone story, and they can be read in any order. Forbidden Woman and A Warhorse Fallen are the first and third installments, respectively.


Trigger Warnings: This book includes graphic descriptions of physical violence, euthanasia of animals, common procedures performed on farm animals, and suicidal acts. This book also includes a less graphic description of one instance of sexual violence. None of these scenes are gratuitous in nature, but you can contact the author directly to get a better understanding of where to be alert.