Book Review: On Thin Ice

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

On Thin Ice    
Lynn Erickson
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Romantic Suspense
Jove, Dec 2000

Ellen Kramer left law school on a leave of absence for the opportunity to work as a legal clerk in the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office. However, her reason is different than most people. She wants an opportunity to look into the archives of the John Crandall case. John was Ellen’s father who was set up to take the fall in the rape and attempted murder of Stephanie Morris. Although her father is dead, Ellen plans to prove his innocence.

During a nasty wintry storm, the office shuts down. Ellen stays late and manages to attain the file. She takes it home and over the weekend reviews the known facts. No question, the to rookie cops, Michael Calles and Finn Rassmussan did an impeccable job, but if her dad did not do it than only a cop could have committed the crime. Ellen uses the high profile Zimmerman case to meet Michael. However, to her chagrin, she begins to fall in love with the brooding detective who finds himself stunned by his attraction to the legal clerk.

ON THIN ICE is an exciting romantic suspense. Although the climax seems weak, the story line moves forward rather quickly. The lead characters are a wonderful duo struggling between their demons and love. Readers will enjoy Lynn Erickson’s latest thriller and want to obtain some of her previous novels like THE ELEVENTH HOUR and NIGHT WHISPERS.

Harriet Klausner

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