Nick Polchak must stop a terrorist from causing a global ecological nightmare.
Two beautiful women from Nick’s past are competing for his heart.
He’s not sure which impending disaster makes him more nervous.
When forensic entomologist Nick Polchak is called to the scene of a murder on a small organic farm in North Carolina he is astonished to find that the victim’s estranged wife is an old friend, a woman he once worked withùa woman he once had feelings for. When she asks Nick to investigate her husband’s drug-related murder, Nick seeks the assistance of Alena Savard, the reclusive dog trainer known to the people of northern Virginia as the Witch of Endor.
Alena jumps at the chance to renew her relationship with Nickùbut when she arrives in North Carolina she discovers that she’s not the only woman who has her eye on the Bug Man. Soon Nick finds his usually analytical mind clouded by thoughts of a strangely human nature. These two women have stirred feelings that he can’t quite fathom, feelings of lost opportunities and future possibilities . . .
Now Nick must navigate the unexplored territory of his own heart while he solves an agroterrorist’s plot to ignite an environmental holocaust that could spread to the ends of the earth.
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 3/5
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Summary
From: Isaac Scego
Book Title: Ends of the Earth
Book Author: Tim Downs
What do you like about this book:
Summery::
Without Dr. Nicholas Polchak, none of these books would work. They'd be bland with no substance--in essence, just like any other murder mystery. You don't read these for plot or suspense or thrills. The Bug Man books are written for the purpose of character--Nick's character. By this time, you feel as though you know him personally, which ultimately makes this story doubly more frustrating. I never thought I'd say anything like this, but I found myself infinitely more interested in the love story than the actual mystery. The Pride & Prejudice Complex (PPC)--a complex of aggravation while reading or watching a love triangle unfold due to love or hatred for persons involved--is more prominent in this story than in any other story I've ever read. If you can sit patiently through the actual story, the chapters devoted to Nick's love life are quite worth it.
Sexual Content::
It is implied that Pasha is a womanizer; we read about him bringing a woman home (her home), and she tries to get him to spend the night with her. He declines (he likes Russian girls better). A juicy love triangle develops quickly. Alena expresses implications of wanting to room with Nick, who subtly suggests someplace else for her to stay. Romantic moments are shared, one including a passionate embrace. Couples kiss. On her way out of a party, Alena leaves with a man in an effort to make Nick jealous. However, the man she leaves with clearly has different intentions and asks her if she wants to go to his place for a drink, to which she refuses. There's a lot more jealousy tactics going on here, trying to catch Nick's attention by romantically involving themselves with others. Some talk of affairs and some mild sexual tensions.
Violent Content::
A man is suffocated in a corn silo, and another is found shot. Wounds are filled with maggots and, naturally, the biological decomposition via insectile infestation is described vividly, yet bloodlessly. A man is attacked by a dog (but not harmed). Another is shot in the head.
Language::
None.
Drug/Alcohol Content::
Sampson County is said to have a drug problem and multiple drug references are made throughout the story. People drink wine and Alena quips about getting drunk.
Recommendation:: 4/5
| PG-13 | For drug references
Your ratings of the level of sex, violence, language and drug/alcohol use on a scale of 1-5.
Sex:1
Violence:2
Language:0
Drug/Alcohol use:3