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Russian Nonsensical
In Russian Nonsensical, Edward D. Webster weaves a spellbinding embroidery of mystery and intrigue, with threads of betrayal, exotic thefts, international adventure, and the looming specter of war in Ukraine.
Pastor Clem Dudas is a man of exquisite contradictions; a charismatic preacher who features rattlesnakes in his worship, a businessman developing fake AI "political exposés," a schemer with clandestine Russian connections. Bud Randolpf shares Clem's politics, a quirky disposition of his own, and a far different link to Russia; Bud travels there seeking love. When Clem’s wife and two favorite snakes (Maynard and Dobie) go missing, Bud (back home in CA) and his detective team take the case. They solve one mystery, only to uncover another far more deadly. Bud’s Russian romance heats up, just as Russia attacks Ukraine. His sweetheart, Sveti, must go underground after protesting the war, leaving Bud to smuggle precious cargo out of the country. In the end, Russian deceptions, American deep fakes, unorthodox ideas and the gentle love of a good woman turn Bud’s world upside down.
Pastor Clem Dudas is a man of exquisite contradictions; a charismatic preacher who features rattlesnakes in his worship, a businessman developing fake AI "political exposés," a schemer with clandestine Russian connections. Bud Randolpf shares Clem's politics, a quirky disposition of his own, and a far different link to Russia; Bud travels there seeking love. When Clem’s wife and two favorite snakes (Maynard and Dobie) go missing, Bud (back home in CA) and his detective team take the case. They solve one mystery, only to uncover another far more deadly. Bud’s Russian romance heats up, just as Russia attacks Ukraine. His sweetheart, Sveti, must go underground after protesting the war, leaving Bud to smuggle precious cargo out of the country. In the end, Russian deceptions, American deep fakes, unorthodox ideas and the gentle love of a good woman turn Bud’s world upside down.
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338 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2024
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About the author
Edward D. Webster
6 books40 followersEdward D. Webster’s wide-ranging interests have led him to diverse careers; from teaching high school math to Navajo students in NM; to environmental management; to working to establish a center for abused, neglected and abandoned children.
He is the author of an eclectic collection of books as well as articles appearing in publications as diverse as The Boston Globe and Your Cat magazine. His writing has been honored by groups ranging from the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and Midwest Book Review to the Boomer Times.
Ed admits to a fascination with unique, quirky, and bizarre human behavior. His acclaimed memoir, A Year of Sundays (Taking the Plunge and our Cat to Explore Europe) shares the eccentric tale of his months-long adventure in Europe with his spirited, blind wife and headstrong, deaf, geriatric cat.
In his historical novel, Soul of Toledo, about Spain in the 1440s, the diabolical nature of mankind stands out as madmen take over the city of Toledo and torture suspected Jews, thirty years before the Spanish Inquisition. (Based on a history by Benjamin Netanyahu’s father.)
Webster also likes to mix unique characters to see what they’ll do with/to each other. In his novel, The Gentle Bomber’s Melody, a nutty woman, bearing a stolen baby, lands on the doorstep of a fugitive (but gentle) bomber hiding from the FBI. The result: irresistible insanity.
In his third novel, Carlos Crosses the Line, Webster cast his eye in other directions: the 1960s, the immigration quagmire, the validity of borders between people and countries—and most essentially, the question of what to believe if you don’t accept your culture’s traditional values.
American Nonsensical crossed new lines, with a pair of charlatan preachers, multiple missing persons, a body (dead or alive?) in an old mining pit and two detectives seeking to solve the cases while arguing over Donald Trump and conspiracy theories. Here, Webster delves into the nature of truth, religion and sanity in an America churning with unprecedented tension.
Now, with Russian Nonsensical, he brings snakes, Artificial Intelligence and Russian nonsense to the table for another slightly insane, sometimes poignant, and definitely fun adventure. Nonsense, of course, spans the globe, which provides the potential for endless adventures. Next time, something in southern hemisphere?
Webster lives in Southern California with his divine wife and two amazing cats.
He is the author of an eclectic collection of books as well as articles appearing in publications as diverse as The Boston Globe and Your Cat magazine. His writing has been honored by groups ranging from the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and Midwest Book Review to the Boomer Times.
Ed admits to a fascination with unique, quirky, and bizarre human behavior. His acclaimed memoir, A Year of Sundays (Taking the Plunge and our Cat to Explore Europe) shares the eccentric tale of his months-long adventure in Europe with his spirited, blind wife and headstrong, deaf, geriatric cat.
In his historical novel, Soul of Toledo, about Spain in the 1440s, the diabolical nature of mankind stands out as madmen take over the city of Toledo and torture suspected Jews, thirty years before the Spanish Inquisition. (Based on a history by Benjamin Netanyahu’s father.)
Webster also likes to mix unique characters to see what they’ll do with/to each other. In his novel, The Gentle Bomber’s Melody, a nutty woman, bearing a stolen baby, lands on the doorstep of a fugitive (but gentle) bomber hiding from the FBI. The result: irresistible insanity.
In his third novel, Carlos Crosses the Line, Webster cast his eye in other directions: the 1960s, the immigration quagmire, the validity of borders between people and countries—and most essentially, the question of what to believe if you don’t accept your culture’s traditional values.
American Nonsensical crossed new lines, with a pair of charlatan preachers, multiple missing persons, a body (dead or alive?) in an old mining pit and two detectives seeking to solve the cases while arguing over Donald Trump and conspiracy theories. Here, Webster delves into the nature of truth, religion and sanity in an America churning with unprecedented tension.
Now, with Russian Nonsensical, he brings snakes, Artificial Intelligence and Russian nonsense to the table for another slightly insane, sometimes poignant, and definitely fun adventure. Nonsense, of course, spans the globe, which provides the potential for endless adventures. Next time, something in southern hemisphere?
Webster lives in Southern California with his divine wife and two amazing cats.
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January 3, 2026
Russian Nonsensical is an absolute page-turner! From the first chapter, I was hooked. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. Highly recommend for anyone who loves suspenseful mysteries!
September 29, 2024
As someone that read American Nonsensical, I could not wait to see where this story was going to take me.
As I was reading, I was pleasantly surprised when all the fun characters resurfaced along with some new characters, including a rattlesnake wielding pastor and a potential Russian bride. I enjoyed how Webster added two female perspectives. One being Stan's fiance and the other being Bud's new love, Sveti, but does she really love him or was she using him? This is one of the many questions I had as I read.
From the beginning of learning about the missing snakes and wife, I wondered where the story would take me and how it connected to Russia, but Webster did not disappoint; sending your head every which way as the pages turned. Constantly creating scenarios in your head of what could of happened or what will happen next.
There were times I wanted to yell at Bud and tell him to stop/don't go in there, but at the same time you couldn't wait to see what crazy decision he was going to make next. As someone that loves to try and figure out the plot twists, this book kept me guessing and made it so I didn't want to put it down.
At one point, I even wondered how one part of the story (regarding an unrelated investigation) worked into the story at all, but Webster never leaves a part hanging, there is always a tie in, you just have to wait to see the connection and the connection never disappoints.
Webster has a way of keeping you guessing, captivated and then pulling it all together in the end. I always know a good book, when I don't want it to end and this book did just that. I wanted the answers to all my questions, to solve the mystery, but now I want to know what is next for the characters. Another book????
As I was reading, I was pleasantly surprised when all the fun characters resurfaced along with some new characters, including a rattlesnake wielding pastor and a potential Russian bride. I enjoyed how Webster added two female perspectives. One being Stan's fiance and the other being Bud's new love, Sveti, but does she really love him or was she using him? This is one of the many questions I had as I read.
From the beginning of learning about the missing snakes and wife, I wondered where the story would take me and how it connected to Russia, but Webster did not disappoint; sending your head every which way as the pages turned. Constantly creating scenarios in your head of what could of happened or what will happen next.
There were times I wanted to yell at Bud and tell him to stop/don't go in there, but at the same time you couldn't wait to see what crazy decision he was going to make next. As someone that loves to try and figure out the plot twists, this book kept me guessing and made it so I didn't want to put it down.
At one point, I even wondered how one part of the story (regarding an unrelated investigation) worked into the story at all, but Webster never leaves a part hanging, there is always a tie in, you just have to wait to see the connection and the connection never disappoints.
Webster has a way of keeping you guessing, captivated and then pulling it all together in the end. I always know a good book, when I don't want it to end and this book did just that. I wanted the answers to all my questions, to solve the mystery, but now I want to know what is next for the characters. Another book????
December 18, 2024
This book was nonsensical. There were multiple stories going on at once. It took awhile to get into, and even then there was a lot of jumping around. When i finished the book, i didnt realize it was the last page. It felt like it just abruptly ended. #GoodreadsGiveaway
January 3, 2026
Russian Nonsensical is a wild ride filled with mystery, espionage, and unexpected twists. Webster’s portrayal of Pastor Clem Dudas is both fascinating and unsettling. The mix of political intrigue and personal drama kept me turning pages.
January 3, 2026
I’ve never read a book quite like this one. The mix of political intrigue, romance, and mystery makes for a truly unique reading experience. I loved the characters and their unpredictable journeys!
January 3, 2026
Webster does an amazing job of blending international drama with personal stakes. The book had me hooked from start to finish. A perfect read for fans of thrillers and adventure!
January 3, 2026
What I loved most about Russian Nonsensical was how it tackled complex issues like the war in Ukraine, political deception, and love, all while maintaining a gripping plot. Very impressive!
January 3, 2026
Pastor Clem Dudas and Bud Randolpf are two characters I won’t forget anytime soon. Their flaws and strengths make them incredibly relatable and engaging. I loved watching their stories unfold.
January 3, 2026
This book is full of suspense! Each chapter left me hanging, desperate to know what would happen next. The way the plot twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat.
January 3, 2026
The pacing of this book is perfect. It starts off intriguing and just keeps building in intensity. It was hard to put down once I got started!
January 3, 2026
I couldn’t stop reading Russian Nonsensical! The combination of action, mystery, and heartfelt moments kept me turning pages late into the night.
November 27, 2024
A trio of warmhearted private investigators confronts deadly rattlesnakes and international political intrigue.
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