Cutter and Bone
Cutter and Bone (1976) is a novel written by Newton Thornburg. It combines elements of a California crime novel with a post-Vietnam psychological thriller.
The story takes place mostly in southern California around Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
Characters[edit | edit source]
- Richard Bone - gigolo, deadbeat, bum
- Alexander Cutter IV - Disabled Vietnam veteran.
- Maureen "Mo" Cutter - Alex's partner. Addicted to downers.
- Alexander Cutter V - Baby
- George Swanson - Responsible friend of Richard and Alex
- J.J. Wolfe - Millionaire tycoon
- Pamela Duran - murder victim
- Valerie Duran - murder victim's sister, insurance worker
- Monk
- The Clap twins
- Mrs. Little - Lonely sculptor who hires Bone to work for her