Atticus Kodiak

Atticus Kodiak is the fictional protagonist of a series of novels written by Greg Rucka. The series concerns Atticus' career as a professional bodyguard.

Novels featuring Atticus Kodiak

"Keeper"

First in the series (1996). Atticus is hired to protect a woman who will speak at an abortion conference.

"Finder"

Second in the series (1997). Atticus tries to protect the runaway daughter of his former commanding officer.

"Smoker"

Third in the series (1998). Atticus gets a chance to rehabilitate his reputation as a bodyguard when he is hired to protect a witness in a high-profile tobacco lawsuit.

"Shooting At Midnight"

Fourth in the series (1999). Atticus merely guest-stars as Rucka turns most of the narration duties over to Bridgett Logan, Atticus' ex-girlfriend. Bridgett must deal with the demons of her past when a close friend asks Bridgett to help her murder someone.

"Critical Space"

Fifth in the series (2001). While guarding a British Royal, Atticus is offered a job by the expert assassin known only as "Drama".

"Patriot Acts"

Sixth in the series (2007), the story involves the aftermath of the climax of "Critical Space" and follows Atticus and Drama over the next three years as they seek revenge for several attempts on their lives.

Major characters

Atticus Kodiak

Born in San Francisco, Atticus was well-trained as a bodyguard in the Army's Executive Protection program, and he now relies on that training in his career as a personal security consultant (or bodyguard) in New York City. The series follows Atticus as he attempts to establish himself professionally and stabilize his often rocky personal life. This is difficult, however, since his profession and personal relationships are often intertwined.

Bridgett Logan

Atticus' most complicated romantic relationship is with Bridgett Logan, a private investigator. Bridie's tough exterior hides her emotional vulnerability and dangerous past. She is a devotee of Porsches, Life Savers, and Altoids, and she takes center stage in the novel "Shooting At Midnight", which reveals Bridie's past as a heroin addict. When Bridgett feels obligated to help out a friend accused of murder, she finds that old habits are the hardest to break.

Natalie Trent

Natalie is a professional bodyguard specializing in sniper and counter-sniper work. Thanks to her father, Elliot Trent, she is very well-off, although she does not get along with him. Atticus acknowledges that she is the best bodyguard in the group, even better than himself.

Elliot Trent

The owner of Sentinel, a large Manhattan-based security firm. He is Natalie's father.

Erika Wyatt

Erika is the teenage daughter of Atticus' former commanding officer from his days in the Army. Atticus becomes her legal guardian, and she lives with him for several years before moving out to attend New York University (NYU). Atticus regards her as a sister, and his only family.

Robert Moore

Moore is a soldier with the SAS, but he later leaves the service to become the personal bodyguard of a minor British Royal. He develops a close friendship with Atticus.

cott Fowler

When Atticus requires contact with Federal authorities, he tends to contact Special Agent Scott Fowler, who Atticus's old friend used to call "Special Agent Dude."

"Drama"

"Drama" is the code-name for a highly talented female assassin who comes to respect Atticus' skills, character, and determination.