Wolf Point by Ian K. Smith

Item: Wolf Point
Rating: 5
Author: BaronessMom

Posted October 5, 2022 by BaronessMom in Mystery, Review, Series / 0 Comments

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Wolf Point

by Ian K. Smith

Series: Ashe Cayne #2
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Published by Thomas & Mercer on August 17, 2021
Genres: Private Investigator Mystery
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback
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Also in this series: The Unspoken

In the second installment of the suspense-filled series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith, an ex-cop turned private investigator seeks to fight corruption on the streets of Chicago.
A Cadillac, a pistol, and a corpse make for another morning in Chicago. The body belongs to Walter Griffin, a prominent Black Chicagoan insider hailing from the city’s West Side. He ascended to the upper echelons of the mayor’s office only to meet his end in a watery grave at Wolf Point. Forensics finds his prints on the gun; it’s ruled a suicide.
But grizzled private investigator Ashe Cayne knows better.
Griffin’s children plead with a reluctant Ashe to hunt their father’s killer. They know their dad wouldn’t have taken his own life without a goodbye. And Ashe knows this town’s dark secrets often mean murder is not too far away.
Ashe decides to take on the case and navigate a city rotting with corruption, racial tensions, and sketchy backroom deals. On the bleak streets of Chicago, it’s every man for himself—and that makes everyone a suspect.

Wolf Point by Ian K. Smith is a masterful mystery with secrets and alignments of political, sexual, and monetary themes.

Who killed Walter Griffin? Will Ashe find the killer before he is silenced for good?

Ashe Cayne

Our private investigator is Ashe Cayne, who is good at his job. Ashe is honorable, athletic, and always sticks with his integrity. Mechanic is Ashe’s muscle, and he always seems to have Ashe’s back. These two aren’t afraid to walk into the shadiest of businesses or the highest-class joints. Although, don’t let this former police detective fool you. He has many sides, including one that requires some vigilante justice now and then.

I have to say that Ashe isn’t my favorite character, but he thoroughly keeps things happening and surprises me. In this installment, he seems to have decided to move on with a new relationship with Carolina. This is a smart move, as Carolina is intelligent, classy, connected, and she will love and keep Ashe on his toes.

The Mystery

The family of Walter Griffin asks Ashe to find Walter’s killer and prove he didn’t commit suicide two years ago. However, this isn’t an easy task as Walter is connected to the mayor’s office and some shady fellows. No one wants to talk; if they do, they could be the next to meet their demise. The deeper Ashe gets into Walter’s life, the more political it seems. Walter had some horrible habits and secrets that not many knew. Then there is the young man, Bryce Horner, who supposedly died while swimming in Lake Michigan. This seems possible, except that Bryce was an excellent swimmer and swam in the lake regularly. Are the two connected, and are their deaths tied together or just a coincidence? Read the book. You won’t be sorry.

Five Stars

My rating for Wolf Point by Ian K. Smith is Five Stars. While Ashe sometimes comes across as a conceded arse, he constantly surprises me. Dr. Smith writes complex mysteries with characters that are so real. I find that I am looking forward to the next installment. Seriously, what kind of corruption and moral dilemma will Ashe find himself in next time?

Ashe Cayne Mysteries

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Wolf Point by Ian K. Smith.

Check out an interview with Dr. Ian Smith HERE.

Until the next time,

About Ian K. Smith

Ian K. Smith, M.D.,Ian K. Smith, M.D. is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of SUPER SHRED, SHRED, THE 4 DAY DIET, THE FAT SMASH DIET and EXTREME FAT SMASH DIET among 7 other books including, SHRED Diet Cookbook , EAT, Happy , and The Blackbird Papers. His newest book, THE SHRED POWER CLEANSE, is available 12/29/15.

He is a former co-host of Emmy-winning “The Doctors” TV show, and a medical contributor to “The Rachael Ray Show.”

He is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4 where he filed reports for NBC’s “Nightly News” and the “Today” show as well as WNBC’s various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including “The Oprah Show,” “Good Morning America” “CBS This Morning” “The View,” “The Talk,” “Dr. Oz,” ‘Dr. Phil,” “Anderson Cooper 360″ and “Showbiz Tonight.”

He has written for various publications including Time, Newsweek, Men’s Health, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including, Publisher’s Weekly, Red Book, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, People, Essence, Ebony, University of Chicago Medicine on the Midway, Cosmopolitan, Women’s World, and Black Enterprise.

Dr. Smith is the founder of two major national health initiatives—the 50 Million Pound Challenge and the Makeover Mile—that have helped millions of people lose weight and improve their health.

A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Smith was appointed to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition in 2010 and is serving a second term.

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