This fun and uplifting novelette comes in as an interlude between books three and four in the Matt Ransom series--THE GENTLE TIDE and THE LOVELY HARBOR.
Matt and the entire gang from the 22nd century are all together to celebrate Thanksgiving in a beautiful country setting. Matt is particularly thankful to be with his wife and friends, especially after learning in THE GENTLE TIDE how he had been emotionally closing himself off from them. Having come to terms with who he is and his place in the world, he has begun to let in those he loves, finding a closeness with people that had eluded him in the past.
What I loved about this story is how Underwood creates such a realistic environment for his characters to thrive in their comradery with each other. He lets his characters live with outstanding dialogue and description of events and circumstances that are just plain fun to observe. I felt like I was there, enjoying a Thanksgiving from my youth. Good food, family, friends, swimming, and playing horseshoes! Another excellent adventure in the Matt Ransom series. ( )