Nick of Time by Tim Downs

            Nick of Time by Tim Downs is the sixth book in the Bug Man series of books. Nick Polchak is a forensic entomologist...and rather a strange character. He has finally found someone to marry: Alena Savard, a dog trainer who is almost as eccentric as he. Their wedding is scheduled for Saturday, but Nick has disappeared. Alena wonders, is he in danger? Or has he run away from her?

            Although this is the sixth book in the series, it is easy to start here. A good enough description is given to make it possible to get to know the characters. And some of their back history is given as well. Nick and Alena are likeable, though so eccentric as to be difficult to relate to.

            A forensic entomologist is someone who studies the insects drawn to dead bodies. Nick uses his knowledge to solve murders. I must warn you, this makes some parts of the book somewhat gruesome.

            I enjoyed the story. I like a mystery that you can't predict. But I am not sure that I am going to go back and read the other Bug Man novels. Once I have jumped into the middle of a series, I have a hard time reading the books that came before.

            The plot is woven skillfully and you have no way of guessing what is going on and who the bad guys and good guys really are. You just have to keep reading until the very end. And let me tell you, when all is revealed, it will blow your mind!

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