Title: Bad RiverAuthor: Marc Cameron
Published: July 23, 2024 by Kensington
Format: Kindle, Hardcover 368 Pages
Genre: Police Procedural
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: Arliss Cutter #6
First Sentence: Prologue. The first bullet zipped through the fireweed just inches from Arliss Cutter’s ear.
Blurb: From a remote village perched on Arctic permafrost to the Badlands of South Dakota, searching for answers about his brother sets Arliss Cutter on an icy trail of murder and madness into the darkest heart of the Alaskan wilderness.
In the Inupiaq village of Wainwright on the Arctic Ocean, two teenagers discover a frozen body in the permafrost wall of their family’s cellar. They recognize the face through the ice. It is the face of a young woman who went missing—two years ago.
In South Dakota, Arliss Cutter searches for answers surrounding his brother’s mysterious death. But his visit only raises more questions without any leads. Until he returns to Alaska—and learns that his brother had something in common with the frozen body in the ice cellar.
Inside the young woman’s pocket is a fossilized animal tooth—similar to the one Arliss’s brother picked up on a trip to South Dakota. A bizarre coincidence? Or are the two connected somehow? Before Arliss can figure it out, his brother’s widow and children become the targets of a brutal home invasion. Arliss arrives on the scene in time to save them—but his actions trigger a larger investigation that puts his own neck on the line. From South Dakota to Anchorage to the Inupiaq villages of the Arctic, Arliss follows this bloodstained trail of clues to a remote lodge on the banks of the Kobuk River. Here, in this unforgiving wilderness, he will find the answers he seeks. Here, in this untamed, often violent land, he will come face to face with the terrible truth—and the man behind his brother’s murder. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: “Bad River” starts off slowly but soon ramps up with the intense action that readers have come to expect from Marc Cameron. While this installment may not delve as deeply into the “Grumpy Rules” as previous books, it still showcases the extensive array of weapons and tactical gear that Arliss and Lola are known for. The narrative is packed with villains who need to be taken down and heroes who are willing to sacrifice everything to protect their loved ones, and community, from the dangers lurking around every corner. I feel sorry for anyone who dares to threaten someone Arliss cares about or who has touched Lola’s last nerve.
As Arliss and Mim navigate the complexities of redefining their relationship, a new emotional challenge arises in the reappearance of Ursula. Arliss may be adept at handling any adversary, but this emotional hurdle might be his toughest yet. The reappearance of Ursula adds a new layer of emotional depth for Aliss, making “Bad River” not only a thrilling adventure but also a touching exploration of love, loyalty, and what is around the next corner.
Blurb: From a remote village perched on Arctic permafrost to the Badlands of South Dakota, searching for answers about his brother sets Arliss Cutter on an icy trail of murder and madness into the darkest heart of the Alaskan wilderness.
In the Inupiaq village of Wainwright on the Arctic Ocean, two teenagers discover a frozen body in the permafrost wall of their family’s cellar. They recognize the face through the ice. It is the face of a young woman who went missing—two years ago.
In South Dakota, Arliss Cutter searches for answers surrounding his brother’s mysterious death. But his visit only raises more questions without any leads. Until he returns to Alaska—and learns that his brother had something in common with the frozen body in the ice cellar.
Inside the young woman’s pocket is a fossilized animal tooth—similar to the one Arliss’s brother picked up on a trip to South Dakota. A bizarre coincidence? Or are the two connected somehow? Before Arliss can figure it out, his brother’s widow and children become the targets of a brutal home invasion. Arliss arrives on the scene in time to save them—but his actions trigger a larger investigation that puts his own neck on the line. From South Dakota to Anchorage to the Inupiaq villages of the Arctic, Arliss follows this bloodstained trail of clues to a remote lodge on the banks of the Kobuk River. Here, in this unforgiving wilderness, he will find the answers he seeks. Here, in this untamed, often violent land, he will come face to face with the terrible truth—and the man behind his brother’s murder. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: “Bad River” starts off slowly but soon ramps up with the intense action that readers have come to expect from Marc Cameron. While this installment may not delve as deeply into the “Grumpy Rules” as previous books, it still showcases the extensive array of weapons and tactical gear that Arliss and Lola are known for. The narrative is packed with villains who need to be taken down and heroes who are willing to sacrifice everything to protect their loved ones, and community, from the dangers lurking around every corner. I feel sorry for anyone who dares to threaten someone Arliss cares about or who has touched Lola’s last nerve.
As Arliss and Mim navigate the complexities of redefining their relationship, a new emotional challenge arises in the reappearance of Ursula. Arliss may be adept at handling any adversary, but this emotional hurdle might be his toughest yet. The reappearance of Ursula adds a new layer of emotional depth for Aliss, making “Bad River” not only a thrilling adventure but also a touching exploration of love, loyalty, and what is around the next corner.
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