Breakneck
A Captivating Novel of Suspense
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4.4 • 1.3K Ratings
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Publisher Description
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.
"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
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. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore.
In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Townsend 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. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It’s a 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.
“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
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A train bound for the northernmost reaches of the U.S. turns into a careening death trap in this riveting thriller. U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter is leading a security detail protecting a Supreme Court justice and her teenage daughter as they tour Alaska by train. But what should be a simple job goes off the rails—almost literally—when a vengeful Russian mob boss comes after the isolated judge with extreme force. Cameron fittingly keeps the action barreling forward, with the beautiful but dangerous Alaskan terrain creating a deadly backdrop for this showdown between lawmen and assassins. We loved how the humanity and rapport of the supporting characters, like that between Cutter and his young and dryly funny partner, Deputy Lola Teariki, make the unrelenting brutality of bad guy Maxim Volkov feel even scarier in comparison. Whether or not you’re already a fan of Arliss Cutter, any action lover should climb aboard for this wild ride.
Customer Reviews
Non-stop action
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.
Breakneck
Fire the copy editor. Look up the word clamor.
Each book in the series just gets better
This is by far the most compelling book in this series thus far.