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''Swimming Without a Net'' takes place after the events in ''[[Sleeping with the Fishes (novel)|Sleeping with the Fishes]]''. Fred is again approached by the sea folk, but this time in order to participate in a ritual of sorts. The novel blends elements of [[supernatural fiction|supernatural]] and [[Erotic literature|erotic]] fiction.
''Swimming Without a Net'' takes place after the events in ''[[Sleeping with the Fishes (novel)|Sleeping with the Fishes]]''. Fred is again approached by the sea folk, but this time in order to participate in a ritual of sorts. The novel blends elements of [[supernatural fiction|supernatural]] and [[Erotic literature|erotic]] fiction.
==Plot summary==
==Plot summary==
A year has passed since Artur and Thomas declared their love for Fred and then left. Since then, Fred has been passing her days by working at the aquarium and being annoyed by Jonas (her best friend) and Dr. Barb's (her boss) relationship. They have been setting Fred up on various blind dates as well, which have all ended badly. Fred is surprised to discover two Undersea Folk requesting her presence at the Pelagic. At the Pelagic, she discovers the identity of her biological father as well as makes a decision between Artur and Thomas.

==Characters in ''Swimming Without a Net''==
==Characters in ''Swimming Without a Net''==
===Major characters===
===Major characters===

Revision as of 04:01, 27 November 2007

Swimming Without a Net
File:SwimmingWithoutANet cover.jpg
AuthorMaryJanice Davidson
LanguageEnglish
SeriesFred the Mermaid Trilogy
Genreromance, Paranormal romance
PublisherJove
Publication date
November 27, 2007
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages304 pp
ISBNISBN 0515143812 Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character
Preceded bySleeping with the Fishes 

Swimming Without a Net is the second novel in the Fred the Mermaid Trilogy by MaryJanice Davidson.

Plot Introduction

Swimming Without a Net takes place after the events in Sleeping with the Fishes. Fred is again approached by the sea folk, but this time in order to participate in a ritual of sorts. The novel blends elements of supernatural and erotic fiction.

Plot summary

A year has passed since Artur and Thomas declared their love for Fred and then left. Since then, Fred has been passing her days by working at the aquarium and being annoyed by Jonas (her best friend) and Dr. Barb's (her boss) relationship. They have been setting Fred up on various blind dates as well, which have all ended badly. Fred is surprised to discover two Undersea Folk requesting her presence at the Pelagic. At the Pelagic, she discovers the identity of her biological father as well as makes a decision between Artur and Thomas.

Characters in Swimming Without a Net

Major characters

Swimming Without a Net features the following characters.

  • Fredrika "Fred" Bimm: Fred has been continuing her work with Dr. Barb. She has also been thinking about Artur and Thomas, although neither have returned to see her since they both left. Fred has begun going on blind dates, but has had no luck in finding love.
  • Artur: High Prince of the Black Sea, Artur has not made contact to Fred since the previous book. He still has strong feelings for Fred.
  • Thomas: Thomas is a marine biologist and also writes as a romance author under the psydonym Priscilla D'Jacqueline. Fred hasn't seen him since the events in the previous book.
  • Jonas Carrey: best friend to Fred and dating Dr. Barb. He continues to work as a chemical scientist at Avida, a hair care company.

Other characters

  • Dr. Barb: She is still dating Jonas as well has continuing to remain professional with Fred whenever possible. She is easily persuaded by Jonas.

Release details

Jove Mass market paperback printing: December 2007