Nick of Time by Tim Downs
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011Tying the knot may be the toughest thing Nick Polchak has ever tried to do.
Nick Polchak is comfortable with bugs. Their world is orderly. He knows where he stands and exactly how to interpret the signs they give him. But a fiancee and an upcoming wedding? Not so much.
That’s why-a mere four days before the nuptials-Nick finds himself driving to Philadelphia for the monthly meeting of the Vidocq society. Being among a group of forensic professionals consulting on cold cases will surely allow him to feel useful and normal.
But while there he discovers that a close friend has been murdered . . . and in classic Nick style, begins to follow the trail of evidence rather than returning to his fiancee. Fearing that his one-track mind won’t lead him home by Saturday, Alena and three of her dogs go to track him down.
When she finally finds him, nothing is as Alena expected . . . because the twists in this case will surprise even the most dedicated Bug Man fans.
My Review: I have read most of these books and enjoy them a great deal! Nick, the main character is so funny. He says whatever he is thinking whether or not it’s appropriate and I find that refreshing! I must have missed the book where he got engaged, so I ordered it to read.
There were a few funny, unexpected twists and turns that kept me so engaged that I read this book in just a couple of days. I found it difficult to set down. I just love that Alena and Nick both solve mysteries, but in different ways – she with dogs and he with bugs. I learn by reading these books as well as enjoy them. I highly recommend this series by Tim Downs!
I received an e-copy from NetGalley – thank you very much! The publisher is Thomas Nelson and it was released May 17, 2011.






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