Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Nick of Time

This book was just plain fun to read. I've done a lot of heavier reading lately, so this was a nice change.

It's the story of Nick Polchak, the "Bug Man." Apparently there's a whole series of "Bug Man" books - which I may look into getting after reading this one.

Anyway, Nick's a forensic etymologist - kind of a weird guy. But he's found someone as weird as him - Alena, who trains dogs to sniff out human remains. They've hit it off so well (obviously, in a previous novel), that they're getting married. That's where the story begins -a couple days before their wedding.

Just a few days before the wedding, Nick gets called off to help with a case in Philadelphia - where he discovers . that his friend has been murdered. And rather than returning to his fiancée, Nick starts following the trail of evidence.

The story is fast-paced and really quite enjoyable. It's comfortable reading for when you need some down-time, but has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. I think I read the entire book in one sitting.

I'm giving this book four stars because while it's a fun read, it's not outstanding. However, it's certainly enjoyable and I do recommend it.

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