For a Nickel or a Crime
Writing credits: Gyrotank
Written: January - July 2013
First released: Russian version, 'Jestokiye skachki', posted in its entirety on Russian CDRR Headquarters on July 16th, 2013. English translation was completed by author and was posted on The Acorn Cafe in series format from September 8th, 2013 till October 31st, 2013
Title reference: Word play on 'for a nickel or a dime'
Continuity: Fourth story in series, preceded by Owl Play and followed by Northblight
Length: 44,616 words (Russian version); 50,930 words (English version) (the difference in size is due to language differences only, there were no additional episodes)
Rating: PG.
Contents
Synopsis
Rescue Rangers return to the Baskerville Manor to investigate threats to Ivory, Lord Roger Baskerville's racehorse. She is about to win the Triple Crown, but someone out there strongly objects...
Important Characters
Canonical
The Rescue Rangers
Original
Devices
Canonical
The Ranger Wing
Original
Awards
- Best Story (Russian)
- Best Story (tied with Five Miles Out by Piotr and Everything Changes by L. Cranston)
- Best Adventure Fanfic (tied with Amidst the Ocean by Astronom)
External Links
Jestokiye skachki/For a Nickel or a Crime thread at Russian CDRR Headquarters
For a Nickel or a Crime thread at The Acorn Cafe Story Board