The Cut Up

Hardback Published on: 29/01/2026
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The Cut Up
Rilke never disappoints!
Louise Welsh is devastatingly under-appreciated. I cannot begin to describe how much I relish picking up one of her books, and this one was no exception!! ... READ MORE
Hebe at Fareham

Synopsis

It's hard to be good when living is expensive. And times are tough on the streets these days. Luckily for Rilke at Bowery Auctions the demand for no-questions-asked cash is at an all-time high, and business is booming.

When Rilke hears his old acquaintance Les is fresh out of prison, his inclination is to stay well out of his way. Letting sleeping dogs lie is one thing - but when one of Bowery's customers winds up dead on their tarmac, Rilke needs a bit of help from his friends to tidy things up. If only his friends didn't have such a habit of making things worse.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Canongate Books
  • ISBN: 9781838859862
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 220 x 141 x 27 mm
  • Weight: 426g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Cut Up
Stylish, witty and accomplished
You can read this book as a stand-alone, but for me, part of the joy is getting reacquainted with Rilke, whom we last met in The Second Cut. Louise Wels... READ MORE
Mary Picken
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The Cut Up
This is the third book featuring Rilke - The Cutting Room and The Second Cut being the first two. And you know what I am going to say... Although this coul... READ MORE
Ashrae
The Cut Up
Another enjoyable outing for Rilke
Does anyone ever write a review of a novel set in Glasgow that doesn’t include the word ‘gritty’? This one isn’t quite the exception to that rule but, a... READ MORE
Ann
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Cut Up
Murder mystery story set in Glasgow
Any pointed object can be used to kill. If it’s a narrow, bendy object, aim for somewhere soft; a hat pin, for example, is best aimed for the eye. The la... READ MORE
Denis
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The Cut Up
Dark and gritty thriller
The third novel featuring Rilke but reads well as a stand-alone. Set in Glasgow where Rilke works at Bowery Auctions, a rather dubious business where cash... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
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The Cut Up
A great find.
I just recently discovered this author and have bought a number of her books. I think she is a very talented lady and I love the character Rilke whom she w... READ MORE
ben highley
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