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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

This is apparently a very early book of MaryJanice Davidson's that was realized for the treasure it is and published after her Betsy books became popular. (the World Trade Center was mentioned as being refurbished shows it was probably written before 2001).

The characters were funny and I adore Fred (just don't let her know that!) with her wit and sarcasm. Fred says what she thinks and doesn't let anyone's dislike of her get her down. (wish we could all have such confidence!) She, for the most part, has common sense and gets irked by a lot of things that most of us do which is great for a laugh. "Rilly rilly!"

There are too many funny things to cover in a review, but if you love a character who's funny and sarcastic, Fred is for you! Can't wait to read the next one!

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 . . .

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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I was very disappointed with this book.It was just like a very bad version of the Queen Betsy series. I kept reading hoping the storyline would pick up, but by pg122 I just had enough.

Cute and sarcastic, much like her Queen Betsy series. Light and easy read.

A fast, pleasant read but I felt the characters could have been developed more. It seemed extremely rushed.

Another hit series by MaryJanice Davidson! I loved it

Good book

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

I like Betsy better. This was ok.

Fast read and very funny.

a Fun read

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

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