Step into the icy, pulse-pounding world of the Arliss Cutter series, where U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter battles crime in Alaska’s untamed wilderness! Crafted by Marc Cameron, a retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, this crime thriller saga blends gritty action, authentic law enforcement detail, and the breathtaking yet brutal Alaskan landscape. If you crave high-stakes mysteries with a rugged hero, Arliss Cutter delivers.
How Arliss Cutter Began
Marc Cameron, a Texas native turned Alaskan resident, drew from his nearly three-decade career in law enforcement to create the Arliss Cutter series. After penning the Jericho Quinn thrillers and contributing to Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe, Cameron launched this series in 2019 with Open Carry. Inspired by his time as a U.S. Marshal in Alaska, he crafted Cutter as a born tracker, shaped by his Florida swamp roots, military service, and unyielding sense of justice, set against America’s last frontier.
The Heart of Arliss Cutter
The series kicks off with Open Carry, where Cutter, new to Alaska, hunts for a killer after three people vanish on Prince of Wales Island. In Stone Cross, he protects a federal judge in a remote village gripped by fear, unraveling secrets amid a deadly hunt. Bone Rattle sees Cutter tackling gruesome murders tied to a drug conspiracy in Juneau, while Bad River, the sixth book, follows his quest for answers about his brother’s death, from Arctic permafrost to South Dakota’s Badlands.
Cameron’s vivid prose paints Alaska as a majestic yet perilous co-star, with fog-shrouded forests, icy tundras, and tight-knit Native communities. Themes of justice, loyalty, and survival shine through, blending fast-paced action with cultural depth, like Tlingit traditions or Inupiaq life. Cutter, stoic yet compassionate, navigates moral gray areas, making him a compelling foil to the series’ depraved villains and complex mysteries.
Why Arliss Cutter Resonates
The Arliss Cutter series has carved a niche among crime thriller fans, praised for its authenticity and immersive Alaskan setting. Readers, from fellow marshals to adventure seekers, rave about Cameron’s ability to weave real-world grit with page-turning suspense, earning comparisons to C.J. Box and Lee Child. Its focus on Alaska’s unique culture and Cutter’s evolving personal journey—especially his brother’s mysterious death—keeps fans hooked, with each book deepening the series’ emotional and narrative stakes.
- First Book: Open Carry (2019)
- Latest Book: Bad River (2024)
- Total Books: 7
- Genre: Crime Thriller
Ready to brave Alaska’s wilds? Grab Open Carry and join Arliss Cutter’s thrilling hunt for justice!