On Thin Ice

Mike and Maddie Mysteries

by Daisy Landish

A Mike and Maddie Mystery

Detective Carson Lutrell hasn't had any luck finding diamonds stolen from a local jeweler. However, the one diamond found at the ice factory by one of the workers is a solid clue. When Mike and Maddie get involved, they soon have reasons to suspect the ice factory manager — Mrs. Angela Lark — of grand larceny. But that’s not all. When the detective executes a search warrant of the ice factory, he finds the body of a known thief in the ice storage.
Will the detective finally find the block of ice containing the cache of uncut diamonds?

On Thin Ice is the first story in the Mike and Maddie Mysteries. Stories can be read in any order.

45 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 20, 2023

About the author

Daisy Landish is a romance and contemporary fiction author, whose clean and sweet novellas have tugged at readers’ heartstrings around the world. When she’s not writing love stories, Daisy spends her time reading, hiking at dawn, and riding into the sunset on her horse, Rosebud.

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Reviews

[Heather Pickett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first Daisy Landish cozy mystery, but it won’t be my last! This is also the first Mike and Maddie mystery, but the book does mention cases they’ve solved in the last, so I’m not sure if they were supporting characters in another series, or if by mentioning them it let the reader know this wasn’t Mike and Maddie’s first case.
Regardless, while the story is fairly short, the author still manages to pack a punch with detail, and hit the reader with surprises and twists. This is a fun story, and I look forward to reading more!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but my opinion is entirely my own.

[Nancy (The Avid Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

On Thin Ice is the first book in Daisy Landish's Mike and Maddie Mysteries. It is a short novel with many twists and turns that will have you racing to the end, wanting to know everything at once.

On Thin Ice has a lot to offer. It features a diamond heist and a diamond found in ice on the floor of the ice factory. Then, a body is discovered in the ice factory's freezer.

When Detective Carson Lutrell runs out of clues, he asks Mike and Maddie to help him find out who stole the diamond and who killed the guy in the freezer.

With their list of suspects, Mike and Maddie begin their search for the diamond thief and killer. Can they find out who the killer is and who stole the diamond before they get away with it? Will the culprit slip up and give themselves away?

The answers can only be found by reading On Thin Ice. Grab a copy of On Thin Ice today to help Mike and Maddie find all the answers!

[Merry Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

With lots of twists and turns and humor and fantastic characters in Mike and Maddie, you will not want to put this one down. It is a short, book one in a series that is a well written, cozy murder mystery. There is a jewelry robbery and Detective Carson Luttrell finds a clue; a diamond in the ice factory. But it dead ends there. So he asks Mike and Maddie, his two amateur sleuths to help him. They brainstorm and go back and forth with some ideas. When they find a man who just happened to be their only suspect is found dead, things start to heat up. Will they find a murderer and the jewels? With so many twists and turns, you are surprised at the ending. I can't wait to see what Mike and Maddie will get into next. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it this looks to be the first book in the series, there is reference to previous cases they worked on together so not sure if this is a spinoff of another series.

Mike and Maddie are called in to help in a diamond heist case when one is found in an ice factory like a pun gone bad. Then when one of the main suspects is found dead in the freezer and only one person it could be, we are taken into more twists and turns as to how he actually died, who took the diamonds and where they really are.

I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[J Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick cozy read.

Mike and Maddie come to the rescue when Detective Carson Lutrell is out of ideas in his investigation of a jewel heist. The only clue is found in an ice factory.

This series starter introduces Mike and Maddie and provides a glimpse into their relationship with Detective Lutrell. It will be interesting to see where the series goes from here. I received an advanced copy but my review is honest and voluntary.

[NurseyByNature · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and relatively simple mystery, but the plot was good and the characters were interesting. This is the first book in the series, introducing Mike and Maddie, but it does refer to some other cases solved in the past. Maybe these will come up in future books.

Well written and entertaining, this fun little cozy is a good way to spend an hour. Landish managed to pack suspects, twists and turns into this short mystery.

I received a complimentary copy which I then chose to review.

[Sharmani Jayaram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detective Carson Luttrell has a case where a diamond was found at a ice factory. He gets the help of his two amateur sleuths Mike and Maddie. Maddie goes undercover to find more evidence. This formation helps Detective Carson to find the body of Willie Jayne and solve the case. A enjoyable and entertaining read. I received this book free and leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

On Thin Ice (Mike and Maddie Mysteries #1), my fourth enjoyable short (44 pages) read from author Daisy Landish that I finished in under an hour. The first in her Mike & Maddie Mysteries. “I received a free Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author, next up A Little Frosty (Mike and Maddie Mysteries #2). (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018.

[Tari · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d been wanting to read this little series for a while now and was glad I finally got a chance. Carson, Mike and Maddie were a pretty awesome trio when it came to sleuthing. I loved Mike’s crazy sense of pun humor and how he liked to imagine storylines from pretty much anything. The book was short and to the point, but just when I thought I knew whodunit…I didn’t! I’ll be digging into the next book soon!

[Rose]

I enjoyed it. I have been finished for quite a while. I wish I could remember enough to say something useful about the story. I remember the ending did surprise me. I believe I finished it late at night and then of course said "oh I will write about this in the AM." Sadly I am good at thinking that, but not good at writing later in the AM! Cozy mysteries such as this one are good for when the news from the outside world is anxiety producing. They help me escape from reality!

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of back and forth delving to solve this mystery . Carson calls on Mike and Maddie to help him (when his solid clue shows no sign of thawing out to its natural conclusion ) a diamond is found at an ice plant while he’s investigating a diamond heist . This surely isn’t a coincidence

I received an advance copy of this book and my review is voluntarily in my own words

[Shelly Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

On Thin Ice is the first book in the Mike and Maddie Mysteries series. I rather thought this story was really well written cozy mystery. The characters are very realistic and relatable. The story is quite detailed for being so brief. I couldn't figure out what was going to happen next. I had to read to the end to understand the solved mystery. On to read the next one.

[Dave Measner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short but satisfying mystery.
A quick easy puzzle that introduced me to a trio of crime solvers. Carson is a police detective and Mike and Maddie are amatures who specialize in thinking outside of the box. Although only a short story there is an interesting crime and a good plot and solution. I look forward to other adventures from these investigators.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. I did not see this one coming! I love that Mike and Maddie are so "out there" with some of their ideas when brainstorming with the detective. They are so funny. It's very fast moving story line and the ideas are just flying. I can't wait to read more of this series.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really well written cozy mystery. The characters are great. The story is great. I couldn't figure out what was going to happen next. I had to read to the end to understand the solved mystery. Well written.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

tangled mysteries

Jewelry that looked like ice but was more like stolen diamonds caused lots of trouble for Mike, Molly and local businesses and authorities

only clever resolutions to their cases might keep things afloat

intrigue packed whodunnit

[Anne Kavcic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy reading and enjoyable as Mike and Maddie aid the police once again, this time to discover a bag of missing diamonds. A murder also is discovered, but how was it done? - I received a review copy and freely leave this honest review.

[ABurch74 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Short Story

If you are looking for a complex, involved mystery, this isn’t the story for you. However, if you are looking for a fun, short read with little drama and a quick resolution, this is the perfect story. This story is an ideal escape from everyday life.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very reminiscent of Tommy and Tuppence by Agatha Christie and I really enjoyed it. Loved the story and characters and look forward to reading more about Maddie and Mike.

[Cricket1327_Zmob King · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read!
Well written with wonderful characters.

[Martine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short story, but I enjoyed it. Likeable characters, nice twist.
I received a free copy of this book. I am leaving a voluntary and honest review.

[Dianne Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute and entertaining cozy mystery that is a fun easy read. A few twists and turns with unexpected results keep you guessing. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to cozy mystery lovers!

[emeraldragonlady (Maddie) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crazy freak accident hidden by crime. I love that Mike & Maddie get some of their cases from a police friend of theirs.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short mystery

The characters were likable. The story takes you along to first find the murderer and then to solve the mystery of the missing ice. Very enjoyable read.

[Beth Helm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

I loved this book. It was a quick read with great characters. A great start to this fun new series.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1, Maddie is bored and wants to help Detective Carson solve the diamond heist, already having a suspect in mind. The investigation is finding proof the ice factory manager committed the crime. There are character perspectives from Maddie, Mike, and Carson, so their insight into the case and each other are demonstrated to readers. This is an extremely short mystery story.


I received a free copy and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Thank you to StoryOrigin and author.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely story about two writers helping their detective friend to find the solution of a crime.