Exactly how Serge sees his role in society is a bit unclear. He exhibits a dash of Robin Hood, knocks off a few thugs he sees as needing knocking off (they really do), chases diamond smuggling coin dealers and takes some time to entertain and be entertained by stripper Story Long, who is working on an advanced degree in history. 

Following Serge is Agent Mahoney, who also seems to need some adjusting in the meds department himself. Sometimes Mahoney seems to be following Serge in an attempt to stop his vigilante crime spree, but other times, he seems to be saving Serge’s behind. Part McGyver, (Serge is very industrious when it comes to killing) and part Tom Bodett (he’ll leave a light on for you), Serge wends his way through the lesser known attractions in Florida (a tavern that inspired Lynyrd Skynyrd), knocking out the bad guys who get in his way.

Not exactly a mystery, a thriller or a suspense novel, Nuclear Jellyfish is more like a travel guide on speed. There are some pretty interesting sights mentioned and Serge comes up with some pretty off-beat trivia, but there isn’t much else keeping the plot’s insides from leaking out. 

Serge must have found his way into the hearts of readers though, as this is his eleventh outing; maybe his is a story that needs to be told from the beginning and latecomers to the party have missed all the inside jokes.                                  

--Jennifer Monahan Winberry