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Sleeping With the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid, Bk 1)
Author: MaryJanice Davidson
Book Information
Publisher: Jove
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 268

ISBN-13: 9780515142228 - ISBN-10: 0515142220
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 284

Book Description:
Fred is not your ordinary mermaid. She's not blonde. She's not buxom. And she's definitely not perky. In fact, Fred can be downright cranky. And it doesn't help matters that her hair is blue.

While volunteering at the New England Aquarium, Fred learns that there are weird levels of toxins in the local seawater. A gorgeous marine biologist wants her help investigating. So does her merperson ruler, the High Prince of the Black Sea. You'd think it would be easy for a mermaid to get to the bottom of things. Think again.

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Sammy J. (SJ) from ANNANDALE, NJ wrote on 5/12/2007...

14 member(s) found this review helpful.

The first of what looks to be a new series for MJD. Featuring a half human/half mermaid named Fred who works at the New England Aquarium. Fred is brash to the point of rudeness, and allows few people close to her. When a visiting marine biologist (who is also a secret romance novelist) seems to be very attracted to her, and then the Prince of the Merpeople shows up demanding fealty -- and both want to woo Fred -- well, things are a bit tricky to manage. Throw in her best friend who is in love with her boss and her hippy, trippy (yet filthy rich) parents. It's a madcap story!

Amber S. (ladyamber28) from EUGENE, OR wrote on 6/17/2007...

7 member(s) found this review helpful.

Surprisingly dirty, but I guess I don't think of this author as writing "romance" books. Enjoyable, very quick and light. Not my favorite, but I will read the second. I enjoy the Betsy series more.

Lorene T. (Lorene) from FULLERTON, CA wrote on 8/15/2007...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Although this is not a Queen Betsy book, I like it. It really is two love stories in one. It was a quick, amusing read; great for a lazy afternoon. Fred is a bit off-putting but she develops a more "human" side by the end of the book.

Lynda C. (Readnmachine) from UMATILLA, OR wrote on 11/24/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

A bon-bon. Davidson takes the easy way at every path in this frothy fantasy about an ill-tempered mermaid and a "mystery" that is solved and dispatched in about 10 pages.

Amy A. (lilblckpnthr21) from DAVIE, FL wrote on 7/29/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I haven't read many of Mary Janice Davidson's books, but thhis one did peak my interest. It's not my favorite, but I would consider it in my top 15 favorites. If you like mermaids, or wonder what it might be like if they were real, I think most would enjoy this book. Plus it's the beginning of a series, so there's more to come.

Amy

Shannon B. from ARLINGTON, TX wrote on 5/5/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a great book. One of the few authors that literally cracks me up everytime I read one of her books.

Kim S. (obsessed-reader) from KILLEEN, TX wrote on 5/4/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

I like Mary Janice Davidson and this book proves why, she has a style. This book was witty and a fun read.

Janet B. (JannyB) from DES MOINES, IA wrote on 4/15/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

From the cover: Fred is a mermaid. But stop right there. Whatever image you're thinking of right now, forget it. Fred is not blonde. She's not buxom. And she's definitely not perky. In fact, Fred can be downright cranky. And it doesn't help matters that her hair is ocean colored. Being a mermaid does help Fred when she works at the New England Aquarium. But, needless to say, it's there that she gets involved in smething fishy. Weird levels of toxins have been found in the local water. A gorgeous marine viologist wants her help investigating. So does her mer person ruler, the High Prince of the Black Sea. You'd think it would be easy for a mermai to get to the bottom of things. Thank again . . .

Gail W. (G-Rated) from KISSIMMEE, FL wrote on 5/4/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fred is not your ordinary mermaid. She's not blonde. She's not buxom. And she's definitely not perky. In fact, Fred can be downright cranky. And it doesn't help matters that her hair is blue.

While volunteering at the New England Aquarium, Fred learns that there are weird levels of toxins in the local seawater. A gorgeous marine biologist wants her help investigating. So does her merperson ruler, the High Prince of the Black Sea. You'd think it would be easy for a mermaid to get to the bottom of things. Think again.

Terri M. (Flipper) from TAYLOR, PA wrote on 6/18/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fred is a mermaid. But stop right there. Whatever image you're thinking of right now, forget it. Fred is not blonde. She's not buxom. And she's definitely not perky. In fact Fred can be downright cranky. And it doesn't help matters that her hair is ocean-colored.
Being a mermaid does help Fred when she works at the New England Aquarium. But, needless to say, it's there that she gets involved in something fishy. Weird levels of toxins have been found in the local water. A gorgeous marine biologist wants her help investigating.


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Donna C. (MrsJimbo) wrote on 8/16/2008...


Good book

Kathy J. (chocorose) from GLENDORA, CA wrote on 11/30/2007...


A bit strange....will try reading a few more of her books & see if I like them any better.

Stephanie C W. (stephanie13w) from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote on 8/6/2007...


What a silly book ~ maybe someone else will like it.

Lisa J. (axeljarrett) from SAN ANTONIO, TX wrote on 4/20/2007...


Cute quick book about a mermaid detective from the author of the Undead series.

Lisa M. (LisaM3) from YAZOO CITY, MS wrote on 4/19/2007...


I like Betsy better. This was ok.

Ivonne H. (LadyEve) from AGUAS BUENAS, PR wrote on 4/14/2007...


Fast read and very funny.

Kim W. from RUSHVILLE, NY wrote on 4/6/2007...


a Fun read

Elizabeth S. from VIRGINIA BCH, VA wrote on 4/5/2007...


This is kind of a dark wisecrack comedy about a girl named Fred. It is a light read.

Angela C. (rolltide1al) from HACKLEBURG, AL wrote on 3/26/2007...


Loved this book. Something different by MJD.

*****

Danielle B. from ZIMMERMAN, MN wrote on 3/24/2007...


This is a cute and fast read. Very enjoyable on a lazy Sunday afternoon.