 | Loot for the TakingA heist-inspired novel Four good friends — Chris, Dan, Bob and Harry — set out to break into the Vancouver Safety Deposit Vaults. Making a clean escape with the loot is a whole new ball game. Inspired by the real 1977 robbery, Loot for the Taking earned Don recognition from the Vancouver Public Library as an up-and-coming author. |
What people are saying about Loot for Taking
This is a surprisingly good book that takes me on a roller coaster ride with its suspenseful plot and engaging writing! Once the pace speeds up and the twists kick in, I simply can't put it down… This well-researched book, inspired by one of the greatest bank-heists — the 1977 robbery of the Vancouver Safety Deposit Vault — is a MUST READ if you enjoy heist stories!
"Loot for the Taking" revolves around the real life robbery in 1977 of the Vancouver Safety Deposit Vault in Vancouver, British Columbia. It tells the tale of four average friends who decide to rob the vault of a fortune in money, jewels, and bonds.
The author has produced a cohesive story that is extremely well written, and keeps you reading to the very end. The characters are intricately developed, and their motivations are believable. The explanation of how the robbery was carried out is very detailed, and gives the story a life of it own that keeps you turning the pages.
Historical fiction is a growing genre, that more authors should investigate, as the rewards are substantial. These include such a thing as a targeted audience, which is something very few other genres can boast. On the down side of this genre there is the research that the author has to do to support the story, which most authors are unwilling or unable to do. Mr. Levers has definitely succeeded in this and has produced a story that should delight all readers. In addition, his interweaving of the dream sequences was an interesting plot twist that definitely kept me interested.
The only thing I found missing in this novel - and it's a minor thing that likely only matters to very few readers - is the lack of a bibliography. As an author myself, when I read a historical fiction piece I frequently like to read more on the subject, and would have appreciated the reference material.
I'm very much looking forward to the next book by this author.
- Howard GThe New Northern Rambler October 8, 2018
I have just finished “Loot for the Taking”. It may surprise you to know that I have not read a proper book for a few years mainly because of my deteriorating eyesight. Last weekend I cast aside my various electronic “screens”, donned my 3x readers and plunged forth.
I must say that I enjoyed this book immensely, it was fun and light hearted with a menacing undertone that propelled the narrative. I really appreciated having personal knowledge of the settings and places; I suppose the familiarity of locales generates more interest (at least it did in my opinion). I have discussed the book with several friends and they all proclaim they want to borrow my copy when I’m finished. I told them to buy their own.
- Jack Thompson
We are just back from Mexico. I took your book down to read when I wasn’t distracted. It is great, I couldn’t put it down. I am really impressed by how much you must have researched for the book. Learning all about the equipment to do the break in and the technical details about the location. Out of curiosity did you ever meet any of the guys who actually did the break in? Also do you have any idea about what happened to the guys? Anyway a fantastic read, I think it would make a great movie!!!
I bought Loot for the Taking from you at the Chapters on Gateway back in October of last year and just finished it recently. I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely loved it. Every time I picked it up my eyes were glued to the page, and it kept me up late wanting to read “just one more chapter,” as I kept telling myself. Thanks for the book, and I’m eagerly awaiting your next piece of work Sincerely
I gotta say, I loved this book, I read a ton of stories and this really stood out. It was full of humour and twists and as I read it I was thinking movie, movie, movie. I really think this book has the potential to be a motion picture and I'm not just saying that, I really envision it.
Don has written a well-researched, well-structured and very entertaining book. There were lots of surprises and unexpected twists. It is a nice start to his writing career!!
I read this book very soon after it came out. For an author writing his first adult book I was very happy with it. From start to finish I wondered how it would end. There were some twists and turns that took me a while to figure out but all in all I did enjoy it. I understand that he is working on another book now and I anticipate enjoying it as well.
Spent the last 2 days glued to this book. It was fantastic.
Thoroughly enjoyed Don's book. It grabbed my attention right from the beginning and kept my interest throughout. Loved the twists and turns and it was obvious it was well researched. Very impressive!
Loved your book, bought it yesterday finished it today. Looking forward to your next book and by the way I agree it would be a great movie.