Bone Rattle is everything we’ve come to expect from one of the best authors in the genre. Marc Cameron has created one hell of a protagonist. Deputy US Marshall Arliss Cutter is one of those characters that is easy to admire, sympathize with, and root for every step of the way. With the ‘Grumpy’s Man Rules’ as his guide, Arliss is a no nonsense, old school type of guy who says what he means and does what he says. It’s easy to understand why he’s a thriller fan favorite.
Marc Cameron is one of those author’s with a writing style that just kind of sneaks up on you and grips you in a bear hug before you even know what happens. His books are detailed without being overbearing, fast paced without being over the top, and an unbelievable blend of a throwback to classic procedurals, but incorporates modern plotlines. Anything Cameron produces, you can guarantee it’s on my TBR list.
This particular book sees Arliss and his kickass partner Lola Teariki tasked with securing a sequestered jury during a major drug case down in Juneau, but soon turns into a full fledge manhunt when individuals, hell bent on keeping their involvement in the criminal enterprise hidden, take matters into their own hands. Cutter teams up with a local journalist as they try to find a missing girl who holds the key to unlocking everything. Bone Rattle includes the traditional crime thriller threats to the physical well being of the characters, but the internal and emotional development of Arliss (and even the lesser characters) is every bit as enthralling and you keep hoping for a positive outcome, regardless of the circumstances.
If you haven’t read either of the previous two Arliss Cutter books and you’re a fan of Walt Longmire, Joe Pickett, and the like… you will absolutely love this series.
On another note… Mr. Cameron you owe me at least two nights of sleep. One for keeping me up reading and the other for combining three of my biggest fears into a single scenario and causing me to debate what I would actually do if I were in the same situation. Not cool man! Well… actually, it was really cool. I cannot wait for the next Cutter book to come out.
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