Roadkill Justice - Martin, Terri

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Résumé :
Nettie Bramble lives with her ma in Upper Michigan in a cabin that's slightly off the grid. She claims to subsist off the land and prefers to do so without the benefit of hunting or fishing licenses. Nettie is bound to have a clash or two with the local woods cop, CO Will Ketchum, and the chronically cranky Judge Nightshade. Most places that Nettie goes, her citified nephews, Wanton and Wiley, tag along to muddle up her plans. Nettie will meet up with Church Lady Bea Righteous, as well as Tami and Evi Maki (thrice-removed cousins) in an erratic road rally with a cash prize that brings out the worst in everyone. No spoiler alert for the surprise ending in this collection of short stories featuring a strong dose of the Yooper way. Terri Martin writes fast-paced little tales peppered with humorous disasters following one after another... If you live in the U.P., you'll have heard plenty of fish tales and hunting sagas from your outdoor friends. Some of them may be whoppers, but none as big as the ones Nettie Bramble tells. -- Jon C. Stott, author of Yooper Ale Trails Roadkill Justice has to be among the funniest books I have ever read. Our heroine's ongoing battle with the law, the clever use of malapropisms and the caricature of a now-gone culture had me laughing several times on every page. -- Bob Rich, author of Hit and Run Roadkill Justice's unlikely heroine, Nettie Bramble, is rough-edged but 'big-hearted, with 'sisu' to spare. Author Terri Martin does a fantastic job of capturing the spirit and the spunk of the Northwoods character in a plot that sweeps her reader along, like a fast-running trout stream, on a delightful ride filled with twists, turns, laughter and the occasional explosion. -- Nancy Besonen, author of Off the Hook Learn more at www.terrilynnmartin.com

Biographie:
Terri Martin and her husband moved to Upper Michigan nearly 22 years ago and have no desire to live anywhere else, in spite of the 250 inches of snowfall each winter. Terri is currently a regular contributor to UP Magazine (Porcupine Press Publications) where she finds an outlet for her humorous writing. She published Church Lady Chronicles: Devilish Encounters in 2020, which is a collection of stories originallypublished in UP Magazine. Her latest book, High On The Vine, featuring Tami and Evi Maki, is also a collection of humorous stories that made their debut in UP Magazine.Terri has a published two middle-grade children's novels: A Family Trait (Holiday House, 1999) and The Home Wind (2021), which received the 2022 U.P. Notable Book Award. Additionally, her feature articles and short stories have been published in magazines and literary journals, and she served as editor and layout for a literary newsletter blog. Terri has a master's degree in English, with a creativewriting emphasis. She has taught college success courses, tutored English at the college level and served as an aide for college composition classes. Visit Terri's website at www.terrilynnmartin.com or e-mail her at gnarlywoodspub@gmail.com

Sommaire:
Nettie Bramble lives with her ma in Upper Michigan in a cabin that's slightly off the grid. She claims to subsist off the land and prefers to do so without the benefit of hunting or fishing licenses. Nettie is bound to have a clash or two with the local woods cop, CO Will Ketchum, and the chronically cranky Judge Nightshade. Most places that Nettie goes, her citified nephews, Wanton and Wiley, tag along to muddle up her plans. Nettie will meet up with Church Lady Bea Righteous, as well as Tami and Evi Maki (thrice-removed cousins) in an erratic road rally with a cash prize that brings out the worst in everyone. No spoiler alert for the surprise ending in this collection of short stories featuring a strong dose of the Yooper way. Terri Martin writes fast-paced little tales peppered with humorous disasters following one after another... If you live in the U.P., you'll have heard plenty of fish tales and hunting sagas from your outdoor friends. Some of them may be whoppers, but none as big as the ones Nettie Bramble tells. -- Jon C. Stott, author of Yooper Ale Trails Roadkill Justice has to be among the funniest books I have ever read. Our heroine's ongoing battle with the law, the clever use of malapropisms and the caricature of a now-gone culture had me laughing several times on every page. -- Bob Rich, author of Hit and Run Roadkill Justice's unlikely heroine, Nettie Bramble, is rough-edged but 'big-hearted, with 'sisu' to spare. Author Terri Martin does a fantastic job of capturing the spirit and the spunk of the Northwoods character in a plot that sweeps her reader along, like a fast-running trout stream, on a delightful ride filled with twists, turns, laughter and the occasional explosion. -- Nancy Besonen, author of Off the Hook What sets Roadkill Justice apart is Martin's authentic portrayal of the local dialect and culture, immersing readers in the charm of the Upper Peninsula. Her vivid storytelling and relatable characters make this collection a must-read for anyone looking to experience the joys and struggles of rural life through someone else's eyes. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for writing humor, Terri Martin has crafted a memorable anthology that leaves readers hoping for more adventures with Nettie Bramble. -- Paige Lovitt for Reader Views Learn more at www.terrilynnmartin.com...