Thin Ice

Rating:
Summary: A Romp in Edinburgh
Review: I haven't the vaguest idea who recommended this series to me or what caught my fancy. I am sure the fact that it takes place in Edinburgh had something to do with my decision to give it a try. I usually never start a series in the middle but "Thin Ice," the third or fourth book in this series, was the easiest to obtain.

The protagonists are Tam, a rather uptight conservative attorney, and Fizz, a gadabout street wise law student. The unlikely pair are called upon to help look for a kidnapped young boy. During the course of their search, they uncover a murder and a host of white collar crimes, all of which seem to be connected to the hospital where the boy's mother works.

Personally, I did not find the mystery aspect of this book its strong point. On the other hand, what did set the book apart and make it enjoyable was the interaction between Tam and Fizz. While they are co-workers and reluctant friends, there is an underlying sexual pull going on at all times. Fizz has a knack for pushing all of Tam's buttons, which makes for some humorous situations, all of which are very well written by Ms. Holms. The often slapstick situations are buffered by the crisp satiric dialogue. You may not be laughing out loud, but you will be chuckling. Okay...I did laugh out loud once or twice.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is definitely not the Edinburgh of John Rebus or Bob Skinner. In this book, they eat their smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese and don't take life too seriously.

I am definitely going to read the next book in the series to see how Fizz and Tam are getting on. Okay, I admit it. When I first saw those names, I was sure the book was about two cats.

I would recommend this book if you are looking for a light mystery and a few laughs. It just doesn't reach four stars...more like 3-l/2.

Rating:
Summary: A Romp in Edinburgh
Review: I haven't the vaguest idea who recommended this series to me or what caught my fancy. I am sure the fact that it takes place in Edinburgh had something to do with my decision to give it a try. I usually never start a series in the middle but "Thin Ice," the third or fourth book in this series, was the easiest to obtain.

The protagonists are Tam, a rather uptight conservative attorney, and Fizz, a gadabout street wise law student. The unlikely pair are called upon to help look for a kidnapped young boy. During the course of their search, they uncover a murder and a host of white collar crimes, all of which seem to be connected to the hospital where the boy's mother works.

Personally, I did not find the mystery aspect of this book its strong point. On the other hand, what did set the book apart and make it enjoyable was the interaction between Tam and Fizz. While they are co-workers and reluctant friends, there is an underlying sexual pull going on at all times. Fizz has a knack for pushing all of Tam's buttons, which makes for some humorous situations, all of which are very well written by Ms. Holms. The often slapstick situations are buffered by the crisp satiric dialogue. You may not be laughing out loud, but you will be chuckling. Okay...I did laugh out loud once or twice.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is definitely not the Edinburgh of John Rebus or Bob Skinner. In this book, they eat their smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese and don't take life too seriously.

I am definitely going to read the next book in the series to see how Fizz and Tam are getting on. Okay, I admit it. When I first saw those names, I was sure the book was about two cats.

I would recommend this book if you are looking for a light mystery and a few laughs. It just doesn't reach four stars...more like 3-l/2.