- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; New edition edition (3 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747258899
- ISBN-13: 978-0747258896
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 567,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Tam Buchanan and Fizz are trying to find a four-year-old boy, Robin, who has been kidnapped, apparently by his own father. There seems to be no way they can see justice done without putting Robin in unacceptable danger, unless Fizz - resourceful, intuitive and daring - can think of something.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Four days before Christmas at a family drinks party, Tam Buchanan, is buttonholed by his cousin Dr Mark Buchanan, who is desperate to enlist the services of Tam and Fizz to discover the whereabouts of a child of one of his patients, believed kidnapped by her husband, an unbalanced drug addict.
Tam is less than enthusiastic, particularly as Mark is eager to make the acquaintance of Fizz, law student and the bane of Tam's life, who has the knack of manipulating him into escapades he would prefer to avoid. Skilfully manoeuvring Mark out of Fizz's path, Tam glancing round the room perceives Fizz perched on the arm of his mother's chair, a sight to freeze the blood, and one which places Tam Buchanan, conservative Edinburgh solicitor, on the horns of dilemma. Does he take his chance on Fizz's reticence with his mother or uncork Fizz's sleuthing powers.
Choosing the latter, plunges Tam Buchanan into yet another intrigue. Where is Robin, Hazel's child? Investigation leads Fizz to the hospital where Hazel works, and it is then a small step for Fizz, to suspect foul play in the recent death of one of the hospital's doctors, Arnie Baird.
This is the forth book in the Fizz and Buchanan series, and they just get better. Joyce weaves a very clever story, the title having a double meaning. The wit is as sparkling as ever, the mystery kept me guessing, the characterisation is wonderful, I could just see Selina leaping from the fanlight. No I am not going to explain, you just have to read the book.
The chemistry between Fizz and Buchanan continues to crackle and I found this book very satisfying and eagerly await the next.
If you haven't yet read the three previous books, rush out and do so, they are: Payment Deferred Foreign Body Bad Vibes
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A Romp in Edinburgh
3 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
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.
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