Cold Snap - (Arliss Cutter Novel) by Marc Cameron (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published: New York: Kensington Publishing Corp.

Book Synopsis

An Instant USA Today Bestseller

From New York Times bestselling author and former US Marshal Marc Cameron, a hunt for justice in the icy heart of Alaska pits Arliss Cutter in frantic race against time, the wilderness, and a trio of dangerous criminals...

"A double-barreled blast of action, narrative, and impossible-to-fake authenticity with a great sense of place and a terrific protagonist. I'm looking forward to many more Arliss Cutter thrillers." --C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Open Carry

After an early spring thaw on the Alaskan coast, Anchorage police discover a gruesome new piece of evidence in their search for a serial killer: a dismembered human foot.

In Kincaid Park, a man is arrested for attacking a female jogger. Investigators believe they have finally captured the sadistic serial killer. But one deputy is sure they have the wrong man.

In the remote northern town of Deadhorse, Alaska, Deputy US Marshal Arliss Cutter escorts three handcuffed prisoners onto a small bush plane on route to Anchorage. It's a routine mission and a nonstop flight--or so he thinks. When the plane makes an unexpected landing in the middle of nowhere, all hell breaks loose.

Back in Anchorage, deputy Lola Teariki has traced the dismembered foot to a missing girl--and the serial psychopath who slaughtered her. It's one of the prisoners on Cutter's flight . . .

Cutter has to battle the unforgiving elements while the cold-blooded killer wants his head on a stick. Here in Alaska, nature can be cruel--but this time, human nature is crueler . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Marc Cameron's Arliss Cutter Novels

"Great storytellers aren't made. They're born. It's in their DNA. And Marc Cameron is one of the great ones. Cameron's novels hook you from the first line, cement your eyes to the page, and grip your heart in a vice. His characters are raw and real, their complexity shaped by Cameron's deep understanding of human frailty. His plot lines are so cleverly twisted you never see the switchbacks coming. Honest to God, I can't think of another writer whose work I admire more." --William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author of This Tender Land

"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. Strap in and enjoy the ride!" --Jack Carr, 1 New York Times bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Sniper

"A double-barreled blast of action, narrative, and impossible-to-fake authenticity with a great sense of place and a terrific protagonist." --C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Cameron's books are riveting page-turners." --Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Every single book in the riveting, best-selling Arliss Cutter series is simply impossible to put down--or out of mind! And Breakneck is no different. It's one hell of a book. Sharply drawn characters, intense action scenes, and a captivating narrative result in a white-knuckle thrill ride. Marc Cameron has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers." --Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Last Protector

"Cameron, who has nearly three decades in law enforcement and a stint as a U.S. Marshal, keeps all these plot points delicately balanced and the same time creates sympathetic heroes, depraved villains, and nail-biting action. Readers will eagerly await his next." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on Open Carry

"Riveting...Cameron puts the reader in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness. They feel the wind at their face, and the bitter cold from the downpour of snow. Animals also become a factor with wolves and an 800-pound grizzly bear trying to get their next meal. There is no means of communication, few supplies, and prisoners who want nothing more than to kill Cutter. He must use all his skills to protect himself and others found in the wilderness. The plot and characters are enthralling." --Military Press on Cold Snap

"Spectacular on all fronts...The action is fast-paced and will have you glued to each page. The way the author describes the austere and beautiful Alaskan landscape makes you feel like you're really there. The protagonist is captivating and the supporting characters each carry the story in their own ways. But perhaps the greatest feather in the cap of this novel is the emotional depth, which brings a rare degree of realness to the novel...Marshall Cutter is everything you'd want in a U.S. Army Ranger-turned-law-enforcement-officer. He's stoic like the star of a Western film, he's crafty like a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, and he always takes the most practical route in stopping criminals...I can honestly say that this novel was one of the best I've read in a good long while and it will keep you hooked--page by page, chapter by chapter." --We Are The Mighty on Open Carry

"Set in the vast Alaskan landscape where a small village attempts to keep its dark secrets hidden, Marc Cameron's Open Carry reads like a cross between Lee Child's The Killing Floor and C.J. Box's Blood Trail...and is perfect for fans of both those series." --The Real Book Spy

"Cameron effectively combines investigation and straight-ahead action, and he has fashioned a compelling, never-give-an-inch hero who will appeal to Jack Reacher fans. Jump in now for what looks to be a series that thriller fans will follow closely." --Booklist on Open Carry

"Intricate, multilayered...Cameron populates his suspenseful tale, which builds to a satisfying, if violent, conclusion, with fully realized characters, each with their own believable backstory. His understanding of the ins and outs of small Alaskan communities makes for a rich sense of time and place. Readers can only hope they won't have long to wait for Cutter's third outing." --Publishers Weekly on Stone Cross

"The diverse viewpoints add dimension as well as suspense, resulting in a solid crime novel involving wilderness adventure...Marc Cameron's new book is terrific." --New York Journal of Books on Open Carry

"If you want to read an exciting mystery, with elements of a thriller, and a hero reminiscent of classic Westerns, Stone Cross is a sure thing. I could smell the paint-thinner." --Criminal Element

"A nail-biting quality on top of great characterization, a gripping plot, and clean, vivid writing." --The New York Journal of Books on Stone Cross

"Cameron draws on his own service as a deputy federal marshal in Alaska...he does a good job balancing the multiple plotlines as well as characterization and action." --Publishers Weekly on Bone Rattle

"Cameron piles on the complications in the thrilling finale, played out in a remote wilderness setting, with an icy storm on the horizon and a hungry 800-pound grizzly looking for his next meal. Well-developed characters complement the nonstop action. Cameron viscerally conveys Alaska's austere beauty as well as its unexpected dangers." --Publishers Weekly on Cold Snap

About the Author

Marc Cameron is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of the Arliss Cutter Novels, the Jericho Quinn series, and the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Sr. books, starting with Power and Empire in 2017. A Texas native who now lives in Alaska, his law enforcement career spanned over three decades, beginning as a uniformed police officer, mounted (horse patrol) officer, and detective before accepting a position with the United States Marshals Service. In that role he served as a Deputy, Fugitive Task Force Commander, Supervisory Deputy, Senior Inspector, and Chief. His assignments have taken him from rural Alaska to Manhattan, from Canada to Mexico and points in between. A second-degree black belt in jujitsu, he often teaches defensive tactics to other law enforcement agencies and civilian groups. Cameron presently lives in Alaska with his wife and his BMW motorcycle. Visit him online at MarcCameroBooks.com.