The Return of Blue Pete

"The Return of Blue Pete" by Luke Allan is a story set in the tough Canadian north during railway construction, where Sergeant Mahon is pulled into mystery by a letter detailing sabotage and theft far beyond his usual beat. This news forces him to consider his history with Blue Pete, a mixed-race man caught between worlds, embodying honor while living outside the rigid rules of law. The tale highlights issues within the camp, where difficult work conditions and strained bonds among characters like Mahon, Inspector Barker, and the foreman Torrance lead to tough decisions about who to trust and what justice really means when life is hard and the land is unforgiving.