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The Redemptive Rifleman (A Nick Williams Mystery Book 29) Kindle Edition

by Frank W. Butterfield (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Wednesday, November 24, 1965

It's the day before Thanksgiving and Nick and Carter have been in Paris for nearly a month when an early-morning call brings the news they've both been dreading for three years: Louis Jones Richardson, Carter's mother, has passed away in her sleep. The funeral will be on Monday in her hometown of Albany, Georgia.

With that, Nick is determined to find a way to get into Georgia since, in 1953, he and Carter signed an agreement they wouldn't enter the state without permission. And, in spite of the sad circumstances, neither the district attorney in Albany nor the state's attorney general are inclined to let them in.

Help comes in the form of two of their operatives: Tom Jarrell and Ronnie Grisham.

Meeting up in Miami on Thanksgiving Day, the four of them make the trek north and surreptitiously cross the Georgia-Florida state line in the early morning hours of Friday.

At Belle Terre, a plantation-style house nestled between cotton fields and the banks of the Flint River south of Albany, Nick and Carter begin to play hosts to friends and family who come by to pay their respects, since neither man will be able to safely show their faces on the day of the funeral.

But then something unexpected happens that turns a time for grieving into a devastating tragedy...

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    A Nick Williams Mystery
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NCQDJY9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 2, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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Frank W. Butterfield, not an assumed name, loves old movies, wise-cracking smart guys with hearts of gold, and writing for fun.

Although he worships San Francisco, he lives at the beach on another coast.

Born on a windy day in November of 1966, he was elected President of his high school Spanish Club in the spring of 1983.

After moving across these United States like a rapid-fire pinball, he currently makes his home in a hurricane-proof motel with superior water pressure that was built in 1947.

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  • padme35
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Turkey Day tale of love, family, with a touch of historical mayhem
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
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    Once again I jumped ahead as I was in search of Turkey Day stories(and there aren't many of them in any genre but especially LGBTQ) and this time the jump was about 10 years or so. I wasn't lost by any means but there were a few characters and a few tidbits of info that had occurred in Nick and Carter's universe that I had not discovered yet but there was a scene where some backstory was given to a new-to-me couple who had not been aware of all the little facts that transpired over the years relating to Georgia. It was this scene that helped fill in a few blanks as well as refresh my mind on a few things I had experienced but overall it made me hungry to learn those missing years in 2025, always nice to have something to look forward to.

    Onto The Redemptive Riflemen.

    I would say(of those I've read) this one had less on the mystery front but it wasn't lacking in moments of danger for the men and their found family. I don't want to give anything away so this review will be shorter than most. Nick and Carter are just as in love as ever and their circle continues to grow but it has also lost a member as they are trying to find a way to give Carter's mom a proper goodbye when they aren't allowed back in Georgia. Never fear, their found family pulls together and finds a way, though not quite as involved as I'm sure the men would like to be in the final send off but sometimes being close and surrounded by loved ones is all that's needed. Just so much love all around that it can't help but make your heart warm and what better holiday than Thanksgiving to help them, and the reader, feel the love and thankfulness.

    One little personal sidenote: As with the other entries(the one's I've read anyways) involving Carter's Georgia history, there is mention of the Klan. It made me think of how this spring after watching something on TV my dad mentioned how he remembers his dad telling stories of the Klan being around when he was younger. This is not in the South, we're Wisconsinites and have been for several generations so it really struck me how far reaching hatred and bigotry reached even in my grandparents generation. With Frank W Butterfield's Nick and Carter universe he helps to show just how far we've come, granted we have a long way to go(and unfortunately in this country recent events have shown we may be in for a bit of setback in the coming 4 years) but as heart-hurting as N&C's experiences are they do give one hope by showing the contrast of yesteryear to today, and more specifically how far we had come just within the timeframe of their journey. This may not have been something the author set out to do and not every reader may find it but Nick and Carter's journey brings a layer of comfort to me and for that I have to say a huge "thank you" to Mr. Butterfield.
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  • Justanotherreview
    5.0 out of 5 stars I hate Albany but that’s the point
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
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    Carter’s mother, Louise, has died and she wants to be buried in Albany, Georgia. It’s hard to fathom why. She hasn’t lived there in a long time. None of her family lives there. Carter’s dead father didn’t seem like the love of her life. To be near the grave of Carter’s brother? Who knows.

    Carter and Nick have to go there. Or they choose to go there. When it comes to death, home, and family, everything gets muddled up. They can’t enter the state without permission. (Quick quiz: what book was that from?) So they sneak in and hole up in a mansion out of town.

    Carter is as unhappy as we have ever seen him. His moroseness spills over into most of the book. Still, he seems to delight in tiny moments like the Indian motorcycle. Carter is resilient and we’re left with the certainty that Carter will weather this tragedy.

    There were a fair number of celebrity drop ins. Among them is Cary Grant, who knew Louise. Rosalind Russell is battling breast cancer that would eventually take her a decade later.

    Tom and Ronnie from the Daytona Beach story cross over and take on major roles in the book. I was ambivalent about the plot before I read the book. I thought there’d be spoilers because it’s set almost 20 years after the books that have been published in that series. I’m happy to admit that I was wrong. The mentions of their lives only served to ake me look forward to more books in the Daytona Beach stories.

    In many ways, this feels like a “reset” book after the previous 3-book arc. Nick & Carter reorganize the vast company they own. Their family relationships change. Parnell’s love for his son shines through. At the end, there’s the feeling that the world is their oyster and they don’t know where they’ll go next.

    Did I enjoy the Albany, Georgia tale? Not one bit (well, except for the Indian motorcycle part). Despite that it was a gripping, intense book. After all, hating Albany is the point.
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  • Lannie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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    I loved this story, enjoyed the characters Nick, and Carter. This story was well written,and had a great storyline, I loved it.
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  • silvia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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    I love this series and I love love love Nick and Carter. This book takes them to Georgia for a funeral. They stay in a safe house that Nick doesn’t know he owns until after they’re under the roof. This causes a major shake up in their corporation. So along with the grief that brings them to Georgia, a myriad of events unfolds that had me reaching for the the tissues.

    This author continues to write amazing stories of Nick and Carter. Woven through each book are bits of American history that work seamlessly with the plot. If you want to read a series that gives you a feel of what life was like during the 50s and 60s warts and all, plus a huge dose of romance between two of my fave guys(be still my heart), then this is the series for you. I can’t get enough!
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  • Geoff Whitwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an emotional roller coaster ride
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
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    This episode in the lives of Nick and Carter really tug at the emotions. We deal with death, racism, family reunions and old friends seeming to appear and disappear in thin air leaving unanswered questions and chaos behind them. Frank as always leads us through this incredible journey, making the reader feel as if they are right there along for the ride. Every book ending leaves openings for what might happen next and an incredible thirst for the next book to be published immediately rather than have to wait for the notification of its impending release.
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  • Brian W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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    Thankfully I had nothing important to do today because I can never put your books down. I love the stories of Nick and Carter. I can't wait till the next one. Thank you Mr. Butterfield
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  • Xanlthorpe
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Bit Painful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
    There are details in this book which, while real enough, remain a reminder of the painful past in the United States. The rest of the story was balanced and enjoyable and the painful parts were gracefully closed by the end of the book.
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  • Bella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Nick and Carter
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
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    One of your very best Frank Butterfield, one of your very best!
    Thankyou
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