Book Review: Cut Bait

Reviewed By: Dawn Dowdle

Cut Bait     Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
C. M. Winterhouse
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth
McRoy & Blackburn, Hardcover, 2001, 219 pages, $16.95

Leona Skavitch and her husband head to their little boat in Alaska's Prince William sound in Valdez. They were planning to spend a few days on the boat and relax. It starts out that way until she stumbles upon a murder and then the small town is snowbound.

Leona keeps putting herself in danger by asking lots of questions and stirring things up. Her husband, a P.I., nor a State Trooper can stop her. But can she figure out the murderer and why he/she killed without putting herself or those she cares about in grave danger?

This is the first book I've read by this author. I really liked the Alaska setting. I've never been, and I felt I had been after reading this book. I liked Leona. She is funny and quirky, but she's also smart. I liked that she pretty much investigated on her own. I liked that she was also very human. She made mistakes and showed real emotion.

I thought the P.I. and the State Trooper were good supporting characters as well. Plus the various people she interacted with in town were very indicative of a small fishing town. You could tell the author knows the area well. I recommend this book!

Dawn Dowdle

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