What really works here in this mystery is the acting: the three women leads are all exceptional, and Daniel Craig is in fine form as a tough and vulnerable cop caught up in a myraid of false clues and possible murderers. What doesn't work is that, although the UK has given the world some of the best mystery writers of all -- Christie, Sayers, Rendell, James, etc. -- Minette Walters is not close to their level. The plotting is poor, there isn't enough depth to the show to justify its length (and the same could be said about the overlong book); it just doesn't really work the way a crackling good mystery should. Worth it for the acting but don't expect a good story.
Review of The Ice House
