Breakneck - Marc Cameron

Breakneck

By Marc Cameron

  • Release Date: 2023-04-25
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 952 Ratings)

Description

"Cameron’s novels hook you from the first line, cement your eyes to the page, and grip your heart in a vice. I can’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —William Kent Krueger

“Looking for authentic action, suspense, drama, and mystery? Look no further than U.S. Marshals Service veteran Marc Cameron whose thrillers capture the visceral nature of life in the trenches as only one who has lived it truly can.” —Jack Carr

A train ride through the austere beauty of Alaska’s icy wilderness becomes a harrowing fight for survival at the Gateway to the Arctic in the thrilling new Arliss Cutter adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE.

Off the northeast coast of Russia, the captain and crew of a small crabbing vessel are brutally murdered by members of Bratva, the Russian mafia—their bodies stuffed into crab pots and thrown overboard. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore.
 
In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Morehouse prepares for a trip to Alaska, unaware that a killer is waiting to take his revenge—by livestreaming her death to the world.
 
In Anchorage, Alaska, Deputy US Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki are assigned to security detail at a judicial conference in Fairbanks. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It’s a simple, routine assignment—until the mother and daughter decide to explore the Alaskan wilderness on the famous Glacier Discovery train. Hiding onboard are the Chechen terrorists, who launch a surprise attack. While they seize control of the engine, Cutter manages to escape with Justice Townsend by jumping off the moving train—and into the unforgiving wilderness.
 
With no supplies and no connection to the outside world, Cutter and the judge must cross a treacherous terrain to stay alive. Two of the terrorists are close behind. The others are on the train with the judge’s daughter—and they plan to execute her on camera. With so many lives at stake, Cutter knows there are only two options left: catch the train and kill them all . . . or all will be killed.

“Cameron’s books are riveting page-turners.” —Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“One hell of a book. Sharply drawn characters, intense action scenes, and a captivating narrative result in a white-knuckle thrill ride.” — Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Last Protector

“Great action in a colorful setting. This is fun!”  —Kirkus STARRED Review

Reviews

  • Fiction that emulates reality

    5
    By J David
    I am only familiar with the US Marshals Service though books and various movies; however, Arliss Cutters character in these books have given me a better understanding of their role in our increasingly lawless world. Being a former Hospital Corpsman on active duty for 7 years from 1964-1972 with 2 of those years being in-country in Vietnam serving our USMC provided me the opportunity to experience firsthand the heroism of grunts and their 1st & 2nd lieutenants combined commitment to each other in real time is something I will treasure forever and I believe will continue in the afterlife that for me shouldn’t be too far off and please understand that’s certainly okay for me. Our enemies, foreign and domestic, are not pursuing to overthrow us through military means because they can’t; therefore, we are being defeated from within by the greed of our leadership for personal gain who kowtow to Russia, China, et.al. while crippling our economy, values, morals, and national identity. This is Not the country that I was willing to die for, but I will remain hopeful, to my death, that we will return to our roots. May we immediately recognize the need for law enforcement, our military, and true justice for all Americans instead of defunding the very people who are attempting to protect our Republic from the evil that is invading our nation and the minds of our children. J David Stephenson who is not a domestic terrorist, but is a believer of the Constitution and the freedom that we are slowly losing.
  • Non-stop action

    4
    By Jerrman
    A well done story of its genre. Fast paced, non-stop and as they say, hard to put down. Alaskan description are right on and you feel you’re there. Characterizations are broad, maybe a bit exaggerated but in the context of the book, believable enough. The bad guys (Russian, of course) are, well, really, really bad. From the beginning you know there’s going to be the ultimate showdown, that the good guys are going to win, and it’s just a matter of when and how. And the how is well drawn and incredibly tension filled.
  • Great Read

    5
    By PBJZ719
    Awesome action and thoughtful caring moments of realistic people. Great physical descriptions of the beauty and ruggedness of Alaska including the dangerous weather impact
  • Breakneck

    4
    By JPB 9871
    A nice action packed thriller by Marc Cameron, a former US Deputy Marshal. Well done and clearly worth a read.
  • Love the characters, the locations and the stories.

    5
    By shelby bill
    The mark of a great book for me is rushing to get to the end and hating it’s over. The Arliss Cutter series is just that. Can’t wait till the next book comes out. Highly recommend.
  • 75% through

    2
    By DoubleDuse
    This is not a good Cutter story so far, to many twist and turns before the action even begins. I’m only 75% through but it’s not a page turner like the rest of the series
  • Breakneck

    5
    By TJ 0303
    Loved the whole story wished for more of Mimi’s stint in the clinic on the North Slope. Maybe in the next book.
  • Breakneck

    3
    By Artymusician
    I skipped the unrealistic gun battles on a moving train in Alaska between US Marshalls and Russian mafia because they seemed too unbelievable and unrealistic. Jumping into ice water from a moving train, and then jumping back on to save the good guys felt great to read, but even Hercules or Superman would be challenged. Protection and security for officials taking high risk vacations with their families should not be publicly funded. Secret Service, FBI, and US Marshalls have enough to do fighting terrorists and criminals without babysitting spoiled, arrogant public officials! Also, too many characters and side stories were distracting and boring.
  • Great character development

    1
    By Huey01234
    I really enjoyed this book but it doesn't seem plausible to take a Supreme Court justice on a train and advertise her itinerary prior to the trip. The other train passengers didn't go through metal detectors? No way to communicate during the train trip? I love how Marc keeps developing characters who are flawed like all of us. I feel as though I am with Arliss in Alaska. Great writer.
  • Apt

    5
    By Montana👍
    Excellent entertaining read with great Grumpy tidbits that give the story backbone.

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