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Edward D. Webster

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Edward 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 ad Edward 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. ...more

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	A Year of Sundays: Taking the Plunge and (Our Cat) to Explore Europe 3.54 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2004	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Russian Nonsensical 4.17 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul of Toledo 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Carlos Crosses The Line: A Tale of Immigration, Temptation and Betrayal in the Sixties 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	American Nonsensical, A Farce, Both Tragic and True 3.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gentle Bomber's Melody 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Kirkus Reviews monthly magazine is arriving in mailboxes today. Dated Nov 15, 2024, the magazine lists my book, Russian Nonsensical, as the monthly Editor's Pick for Indie books. Kirkus Reviews is so well-respected and authoritative; this is quite an honor.

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Edward Webster liked Alicia's review of Russian Nonsensical: "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!"
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Edward Webster liked Danny's review of Russian Nonsensical: "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!"
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Edward Webster liked George's review of Russian Nonsensical: "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!"
Jan 03, 2026 06:05PM · see review
Edward Webster liked Tyler's review of Russian Nonsensical: "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!"
Jan 03, 2026 06:05PM · see review
Edward Webster made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Adding book cover to new book on my author page topic " Thank you. And thanks for the cat pic. "
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