Best-selling author William Kent Krueger thrills millions with this Anthony Award-winning entry in his compelling series that already includes Anthony Award winners Iron Lake and Blood Hollow. Still troubled by an ambush that leaves his deputy lingering near death, Sheriff Cork O'Conner must investigate the mutilation murder of a Chicago businessman. Soon Cork finds himself distracted by the lovely female shadowing him and the handsome man stalking his wife. ". a smart and satisfying mystery ."-Booklist
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"Mr. Krueger, a friend of mine, writes dynamite stuff about a group of people in Northern Minnesota. In his Cork O'Conner series, Krueger tackles it all, mostly focusing on personal relationships--family,colleagues,mixed races, you name it. His writing is smooth, the plots are timely and the author's outlook is careful, well-planned and well worth considering at length."
— Carl (4 out of 5 stars)
" Series is about to go off the rails for a couple of books. Krueger recovers with Thunder Bay. "
— Craig, 2/16/2014" I bit hook line and sinker for this book, but couldn't believe the ending. It really made me wonder! After 30 seconds I downloaded Cooper River and everything in the world was right again. "
— Chad, 2/15/2014" This book marks a maturation point for its author. Tighter plot, much more fully realized peripheral characters and a stronger sense of place. "
— Alan, 2/7/2014" I'm mad at the ending.......I want to know if there is another sequential book that I have to read to find out what happened????? It was a great book, except the ending left me hanging......I'm sure that's the authors intent, but tell me which book I need to read next! "
— Lisa, 1/19/2014" Outstanding; Continuing character: Cork O'Connor; sheriff is target of shooter on Indian reservation and a murder of an out of towner turns the life of he and his family upside down "
— Joe, 1/17/2014" I read the first books of the series when they came out but have lost track of the author until I noticed one of his books in the library. Always fun to discover a good writer has added to his list of books. I enjoy the Northern MN setting though this book didn't grab me as much as I remembered the earlier books. But what fun to know there is more good mystery to read. "
— Kate, 1/6/2014" Best book yet in this series. Except the ending left me hanging. I hate that! "
— Sbennett, 1/6/2014" I liked this one a tiny bit less than the previous books in the series, but still good. Really leaves you hanging this time. "
— Ann, 1/6/2014" Best book of the series so far - while I had a few hunches throughout the book, I was very surprised at the end! "
— Tom, 12/12/2013" ohhhhhh, love this guy! so good! the ending sucked tho! have to wait until the next book to find out what happened! "
— Annie, 10/7/2013" Not exactly literature, but well written--and who doesn't need a measure of good cop/robber tales? Do have Copper River on hand, though, before you finish this one!!! "
— Jane, 9/17/2013" I liked the way this book began and ended! The stuff in between was good, too, if a little more far fetched than Krueders usual plot. Helps to read books of the series in order but not necessary. "
— Mary, 6/11/2013" This is my 2nd Krueger book; 5th in the series. I think I may have missed some details by not starting at the beginning. However, the author keeps things moving even through some unlikely small town drama. "
— Sue, 9/21/2012" I liked this series of books but didn't like the ending of this one. "
— Crystal, 3/29/2012" Though not my favorite, another good one from Kent Krueger. "
— Sandra, 1/28/2012" I'd prefer to give this 3.5 stars because I thought the writing was pretty good but the plotting not so much. "
— Rick, 11/25/2011" Another solid book in the Cork O'Connor series. I'm beginning to warm up to Jo, and I liked how someone from her past came into the story so we learned a bit more about her. And I was happy that Cork didn't get shot in this one (only grazed by a bullet). "
— Amy, 10/19/2011" Krueger is a really good writer. Sense of place--very good. I was disappointed with the story ending, however; it seemed makeshift. There was also with a breakdown in police procedure that ignored a major player in the story until the rickety end. "
— Kae, 12/3/2010" Good cop thriller. Seems likes it is going to be the first part in a two part story. There were a lot of loose ties at the end of the book including the fact that O'Conner has to go into hiding to protect himself from a contract put out to end his life. <br/> <br/>Copper River is next... "
— Erik, 6/1/2010" the suspense kept me reading--lots of angles to consider and good <br/>development of character. <br/> The ending is so frustrating!! "
— Rjchaussee, 4/25/2010" FYI, it is a two parter and there is a whopper of a cliff hanger. The second part is "Copper River"... which I don't have immediately on hand- sigh. "
— Kat, 10/28/2009" Outstanding; Continuing character: Cork O'Connor; sheriff is target of shooter on Indian reservation and a murder of an out of towner turns the life of he and his family upside down <br/> "
— Joe, 9/7/2009" Books that place you in a particular area and pull you into the scene, life, and rhythm are enjoyable. Learning about Minnesota was fun. "
— Gay, 7/21/2009" A fun read and nicely evocative of northern Minnesota. "
— Tom, 7/16/2009" William Kent Krueger has wonderful, believable characters. Sheriff Cork O'Connor gets a "routine" call to a nearby Ojibwe reservation, but nothing is routine after that. Suspense, intrigue, human failings--it's all there. "
— Christine, 3/10/2009" It was pretty good. Typical WKK. I thought the way it ended was weird. It must be a two-parter, because he left a lot hanging. I haven't read Blood Hollow yet, so maybe that is the follow up. WKK is easy to read. I like that it's set in MN. "
— Jenh, 12/1/2008William Kent Krueger is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including nineteen acclaimed books in the Cork O’Conner mystery series that have won the Anthony and Dilys awards. His stand-alone novel, Ordinary Grace, won the Edgar, Anthony, Dilys, Barry, and Macavity awards. Learn more at WilliamKentKrueger.com.
David Chandler is an Earphones Award–winning narrator who has read numerous titles for New York Times bestselling authors William Kent Krueger and C. J. Box, among others.