happyglowlucky's review against another edition
5.0
It was neat that this book was set in Vancouver - I live in Saskatchewan, but have spent a lot of time over in Vancouver, and I found the setting to be totally realistic. Very much made me feel that I was back in Vancouver. The novel was well-written - I enjoyed the pace, and the way it kept me turning pages, because I needed to know what you going on. I actually haven't read the first book in the series, but this book made perfect sense to me....I'm sure the experience is even better if you read the first book, but if you haven't, it's fine to read this on its own. Good characters who felt real, and three-dimensional. A good read, indeed. Thank you!
chukg's review against another edition
5.0
Fast page turner, another twisty turny noir and this time they even head down to Washington state. I found out about these because one was mentioned on a CBC article online so there's already at least one more.
mennoknight's review
3.0
It's fun reading a book set in the Vancouver/Fraser Valley I know. It's fun reading a crime book by a fellow menno. Good driving plot, cute references, could do without all the fighty fight stuff. Punchy punch.
jessicamap's review
5.0
Thanks to Quercus for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the hard-boiled crime type novels. CUT YOU DOWN by Sam Wiebe caught my eye right away. This was my introduction to Wiebe and I wasn't aware this was book two in the Wakeland series. It definitely reads as a standalone, so don't let that deter you! I will say though, I definitely want to go back and get to know the characters more.
Tabitha Soresen is a bright student that got mixed up in a huge scandal involving millions of dollars in college funds is now missing. Dana Essex, a professor at the university, doesn't think they're connected and wants to find Tabitha. She enlists the help of Vancouver PI David Wakeland to track her home.
After Wakeland tracks her down, he discovers that Tabitha had run off with the money and was in hiding with her lover. When he reports his findings to Essex, who is secretly obsessed with Tabitha, she is noticeably upset and hurt. The next day, Tabitha is found murdered and Essex is nowhere to be found.
As if that's not enough, he also is recruited to help his former girlfriend, Sonia, investigate her partner. Can he uncover the conspiracy within her police department?
This was a great hard boiled crime novel - I'm a sucker for those. The writing was great and I loved the rough around the edges Wakeland. I can't wait to see where Wiebe takes him next! You would think that having two investigations happening simultaneously would be confusing, but Wiebe does a great job at keeping them separate and confusion at a minimum.
I give this one 4.5/5 stars - rounded up for rating
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the hard-boiled crime type novels. CUT YOU DOWN by Sam Wiebe caught my eye right away. This was my introduction to Wiebe and I wasn't aware this was book two in the Wakeland series. It definitely reads as a standalone, so don't let that deter you! I will say though, I definitely want to go back and get to know the characters more.
Tabitha Soresen is a bright student that got mixed up in a huge scandal involving millions of dollars in college funds is now missing. Dana Essex, a professor at the university, doesn't think they're connected and wants to find Tabitha. She enlists the help of Vancouver PI David Wakeland to track her home.
After Wakeland tracks her down, he discovers that Tabitha had run off with the money and was in hiding with her lover. When he reports his findings to Essex, who is secretly obsessed with Tabitha, she is noticeably upset and hurt. The next day, Tabitha is found murdered and Essex is nowhere to be found.
As if that's not enough, he also is recruited to help his former girlfriend, Sonia, investigate her partner. Can he uncover the conspiracy within her police department?
This was a great hard boiled crime novel - I'm a sucker for those. The writing was great and I loved the rough around the edges Wakeland. I can't wait to see where Wiebe takes him next! You would think that having two investigations happening simultaneously would be confusing, but Wiebe does a great job at keeping them separate and confusion at a minimum.
I give this one 4.5/5 stars - rounded up for rating
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