Breakneck

Arliss Cutter, Book 5

By: Marc Cameron

Narrated by: David Chandler

Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

“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

©2023 Marc Cameron (P)2023 Recorded Books

Comparable to John Sandford

Excellent story & narration. Dry sense of humor. Lots of action. Nice job of character development. I have thoroughly enjoyed the series.

All the Facts

One becomes enmeshed in the story line by Native facts. All the different families involved and how entangled they are. His gun facts and all logistic information one could not make up are never ending. No one has a sketchy back story. Every character is fleshed out.

Very interesting story!

I enjoyed the depth of the characters as well as an interesting and well spun story!

Can't wait for Book 6

Great cast of characters including Arliss, Min, Lola and so many more return from previous books to continue making a great series of stories.

Another great story!

Love all of the Cutter books! Chandler is one of my favorite narrators.
If you love these stories, you should also listen to the Jericho Quinn series also by Marc Cameron!

Alaska setting

Narrator was like listening to someone read a book with little variation between characters. Story line interesting twist but did not bring closure. Assume another book in the works

Thank you David Chandler for narrating this book.

Thank you Marc Cameron for writing this phenomenal story. The recipes are nice touch.

Fast Paced with Great Characters

Marc understands Alaska - from living here - and brings the vast geography to life. The characters lead interesting and relatable lives. And no one writes an action scene like Marc. I can not wait for the next installment.

more than 5 stars

I re-listened to the beginning once I was done to be sure I heard what I thought I heard. At 12:45 mins into the book David Chandler says' 1500 miles to the east of Alaska.... in the Russian city of Petrapofklusk (definitely misspelled by me!). If I am not mistaken any Russian city would be to the west of Alaska. Now whether Marc Cameron wrote it incorrectly or David Chandler read it incorrectly - I do not know since I do not have a hard copy of the book.

Any way I love this Arliss Cutter series. Wish marc could write them faster, I could do with one a month!.

I think this is the best of the series so far.

I just wish Arliss would get on the job of helping Mim figure out if Ethan was murdered - this part of the book series has drug on too long. And btw Mim you are a nurse-get a dna sample!

Best one yet

David Chandler is a great narrator for this type of character…love Joe Pickett too. Marc Cameron can really write edge of your seat action scenes! The characters are engaging and diverse ..the storyline keeps you wondering how they are going to survive this one.