Rage in the Wilderness (Nikki Garcia Mystery)

Nikki calls her brother. He tells her NM is having wildfires and he has to evacuate with his family, his test hedgehogs, mice, and equipment to another location. He lives in the Taos Valley with his wife, who suffers from sleepwalking, and his one year old daughter. She suggests that she and Eduardo can help in the evacuation. After all, they have a bit of vacation due them.Andy (Andres) researches the sleep of mice, hedgehogs, and the hibernation of bears and hedgehogs. He has a grant from -----.His closest friend, Marco, left Mexico many years ago and came into the US illegally. He worked first as an uneducated gardener and now raises mules for sale which he also exports to Europe.Marco has offered his pickup to help Andy move his test animals and brought it over to Andy's place the night before the departure. Marco will use his two trailers to move the mules. (2 pickups for test animals + 2 trailers for the mules. In their quick plans, they know they will need an extra driver-Eduardo)Andy accepts N's & E's help. They fly out and meet Marco. Nikki wonders how he is so well read and knowledgeable when he comes from a poor, uneducated background. She's suspicious there's more to his story.The fires are creeping closer. The next day, they will evacuate.