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Read By: David Chandler Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Cork O’Connor Mysteries Release Date: October 2019 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781980034988

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

49

Longest Chapter Length:

29:12 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

26 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

12:43 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

27

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Publisher Description

Private investigator Cork O'Connor finds himself caught in the middle of a racial gang war that's turning picturesque Tamarack County, Minnesota, into a battlefield. When the daughter of a powerful businessman dies as a result of her meth addiction, her father, strong-willed and brutal Buck Reinhardt, vows revenge. His target is the Red Boyz, a gang of Ojibwe youths accused of supplying the girl's fatal drug dose. When the head of the Red Boyz and his wife are murdered in a way that suggests execution, the Ojibwe gang mobilizes, and the citizens of Tamarack County brace themselves for war, white against red. Both sides look to Cork O'Connor, a man of mixed heritage, to uncover the truth behind the murders. A former sheriff, Cork has lived, fought, and nearly died to keep the small-town streets and his family safe from harm. He knows that violence is never a virtue, but he believes that it's sometimes a necessary response to the evil that men do. Racing to find answers before the bloodshed spreads, Cork himself becomes involved in the darkest of deeds. As the unspeakable unfolds in the remote and beautiful place he calls home, Cork is forced to confront the horrific truth: violence is a beast that cannot be contained. In Red Knife, Krueger gives his readers a vivid picture of racial conflict in small-town America, as well as a sensitive look at the secrets we keep from even those closest to us and the destructive nature of all that is left unsaid between fathers and sons, husbands and wives, friends and lovers.

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"I actually rated this book 4.5 stars. This book won't be published until August 2008; however, I was given an ARC of the book by William Kent Krueger. Like all of Kent's books, this one is fabulous as well. I always enjoy the time I spend with Cork O'Connor, his family, the Ojibwe, and the people of Aurora. This book is darker than the others in the series, dealing with some pretty heavy topics. You should read this series in order!"

— Jodi (4 out of 5 stars)

Red Knife Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've never read anyone as consistently amazing throughout a long series. Long live Cork O'Connor (and Henry Meloux!!) "

    — Chrissy, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So far, I have yet to read anything by this author that I didn't like. This was yet another installation in the Cork O'Connor series that didn't disappoint me. This series reminds me a lot of Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn/Chee mysteries of the American Southwest, only set in the North Woods of Minnesota. "

    — Kamas, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Def. still a fan of the series and another 3.5 for me on this one. I enjoyed more of the back story with the Ojibwe (always love reading those parts!), but I grew a little tiresome and sort of reached that "jumped the shark" point? Maybe??? With the obvious event at the end (saw that one coming), I couldn't help thinking it was very cliche' and I just kind of sighed.. I already read #10, so I know things are about to get VERY good (or bad)... so I'm excited to move on to the next book. "

    — Maggie, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great read in this series. Cork's wishy washy career choices are annoying, but still a great read. "

    — Kim, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another winner from Wm Kent Krueger! "

    — Mary, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I did not like this book as well as I did "Iron Lake" because of the makeshift gang motif and staged Columbine type ending. The plot fell flat in places. You can read a lot of the other reviews and basically find out what worked and what didn't. But I will still continue reading his books....but won't recommend this one to friends as a place to begin tasting this author's work. "

    — Jane, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There was a lot going on in this book - maybe a bit too much. There were at least 3 mysteries and it jumped many years in the last chapter. I still liked it though. "

    — Tracie, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Krueger does a nice job of showing Native American culture and how it's struggling to define itself in the modern era, but the plotting here (particularly in the last 75 pages) feels like a pedestrian retread of stories I've read before. "

    — Jessica, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Krueger's Cork O'Connor series, and especially the ones that feature the Ojibwe tribe prominently. So I especially loved this one. "

    — Pamela, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Learned about the tension between the residents of the "rez" in Minnesota and the "whites" in the surrounding area as well as their different approaches to solving issues. Gripping prologue, interesting murder investigation(s), and unexpected, difficult to read ending. "

    — Lisa, 11/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " New mystery author for me. No review-just liked it and plan to read more from this author. "

    — Deena, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This mystery of who killed an Indian couple involved drug trafficking and the young gang on the reservation. Indian folklore and cultural rites. It was good but not my favorite. "

    — Anne-marie, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Centers around race relations between a local population and their objibwa neighbors. The plight of the native americans in the good 'ol USA isn't given the attention it deserves. Good mystery, good exploration of human nature. "

    — Jane, 10/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoy all of these Cork O'Connor books set in northern Minnesota. "

    — Jen, 1/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This a really good book. "

    — Bill, 12/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the fact that Cork was not the one to solve all the cases; he had significant help from Rutledge, the men of the tribe, and his daughter. However, there was a lot of bloodshed (it seemed to be more than usual), and I wonder how long Cork will last without his gun in coming books. "

    — Nancy, 10/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow. Totally didn't see the ending coming as it did. I got bored at parts and at others I couldn't stop turning the pages. "

    — Bri, 10/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very nice. Fast read, good characterization thought the wrap up was a bit odd in an ongoing series. "

    — Michael, 8/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was another Krueger Cork O'Connor book. As with all of his books, I found it fast reading and interesting. I will keep reading as long as he writes them. "

    — Elopes5, 4/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good book. I enjoyed the discription of the opinions and interactions of those on and off the reservation. The end took a turn I didn't see coming but that is good I guess. "

    — Sarah, 2/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent read and I love his books!!! "

    — Carol, 12/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good murder mystery with an interesting setting on an Ojibwe Indian reservation. "

    — Michelle, 10/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cork O'Connor is dragged into the middle of a double murder, where the prime suspect is the aggrieved father of a youbg girl who died of a drug overdose. Cork has to walk a fine line between the whites and local Indians to solve the who dunnit and then gets involved in rez justice. "

    — Skip, 8/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This series just keeps getting better. "

    — Sbennett, 8/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Krueger's Cork O'Connor series, and especially the ones that feature the Ojibwe tribe prominently. So I especially loved this one. "

    — Pamela, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " WKKruger keeps you guessing that's for sure. You betcha! No really a very good installment of the Cork O'Connor series. Loved it! "

    — Legustafson, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I did not like this as much as his other books. I don't know why this one just didn't grab me "

    — Lauretta, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like the blend of folklore and action that flows through all of Krueger's books. He is a fun read and many agree as many of his books are rated above 4 on the goodreads scale "

    — Steve, 10/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another winner from Wm Kent Krueger! "

    — Mary, 10/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cork O'Connor is dragged into the middle of a double murder, where the prime suspect is the aggrieved father of a youbg girl who died of a drug overdose. Cork has to walk a fine line between the whites and local Indians to solve the who dunnit and then gets involved in rez justice. "

    — Skip, 5/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good Cork O'Connor mystery. He steps a little further away from the lawful sheriff's life. "

    — Laura, 4/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I found this book to be very similar in story line and characters to his previous books. So it was boring. "

    — Sally, 11/29/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Coming from MN I could visualize the places. Quick read. "

    — Colleen, 9/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Learned about the tension between the residents of the "rez" in Minnesota and the "whites" in the surrounding area as well as their different approaches to solving issues. Gripping prologue, interesting murder investigation(s), and unexpected, difficult to read ending. "

    — Lisa, 8/17/2009

About William Kent Krueger

William 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.

About David Chandler

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.