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Reviewed by Lynda Faye Schmidt for Readers' Favorite
Where Butterflies Go to Die by Michael Ringering tells a story of transformation and redemption. It all begins when the protagonist, Bobby Lee Darrow, is arrested and charged with drinking while driving. Ringering fills in the details of the backstory, of Bobby Lee’s history of misguided choices and the tragic circumstances of his father’s death. Having served with him in the war, Judge Cannon knew and loved Bobby Lee’s father. He serves Bobby the harshest fine possible, including two hundred hours of community service at Timberland Assisted Living. A series of events have Bobby on a wild goose chase, driving across the country, obsessed with solving the mystery of veteran John MacDonald’s past. Along the way, Bobby meets Meredith, a nurse in training at the center, whose compassionate attitude sparks his interest. Bobby Lee wants to become a better man and discover his life purpose.
For me, Bobby Lee’s quest felt like a familiar story. There were plenty of life lessons and nuggets of wisdom weaved into the plot line. While a little predictable, Michael Ringering painted an empathetic portrait of Bobby Lee that touched my heart. I found myself rooting for Bobby Lee to take Judge Cannon’s one last chance at redemption and make the most of it. The pace held my attention and I was curious to find out how all the loose ends would come together. I could relate to the emotional responses portrayed by the characters as they dealt with loss and grief. Where Butterflies Go to Die ends with a final nod to the virtue of standing up for what you believe in, and reminds us that miracles can happen.
