Iron Lake (Cork O'Connor Series #1) (20th Anniversary Edition) by William Kent Krueger

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The 20th anniversary edition of the first novel in William Kent Krueger's beloved and bestselling Cork O'Connor mystery series-includes an exclusive bonus short story! A brilliant achievement, and one every crime reader and writer needs to celebrate. -Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Glass Houses A master craftsman [and] a series of books written with a grace and precision so stunning that you'd swear the stories were your own. -Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series Among thoughtful readers, William Kent Krueger holds a very special place in the pantheon. -C. J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Disappeared In eighteen novels over twenty years, William Kent Krueger has enthralled readers with the adventures of P. I. Cork O'Connor, former sheriff of Aurora, Minnesota-selling more than 1. 5 million copies of his books and winning the Edgar Award, Minnesota Book Award, Northeastern Minnesota Book Award, Dilys Award, Lovey Award, and Anthony Award along the way. Now, in this special anniversary edition, longtime fans and new readers alike can read the novel that first introduced Corcoran Cork O'Connor to the world.

  • Product Features

    • Author - William Kent Krueger
    • Publisher - Atria Books
    • Publication Date - 06-11-2019
    • Page Count - 368
    • Paperback
    • Adult
    • Mystery and Thriller
    • Product Dimensions - 5.3 H x 8.2 W x 1.1 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9781982117504
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3 months ago
from Matthews, NC

Iron Lake

Now begins my journey in the adventures of Cork O’Connor, a rugged man lawman in Minnesota. William Kent Krueger writes interesting and very thought provoking stories set in a small town in Minnesota that possesses many evil and despicable characters. In this story, Cork has lost his badge due to shooting and killing a man. This does not stop Cork from investigating the suicide/murder of Judge Robert Parrant and the disappearance of Paul LeBeau. The frozen ground and the layers of snow hide the under currents beneath the ground. The tension between the “white” townspeople and the indigenous Indians provides a constant battle of the haves and the have-nots. The emergence of a gambling casino gives the Indians a little financial stability, but also beckons an era of crime. Indian legend and stories enter through Cork’s remembrance of Sam Winter Moon and his interactions with Henry Meloux. These men shape and educate Cork in Indian lore, nature, and being a man. Cannot wait to read the next Cork O’Connor novel.

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10 months ago
from KY

Good solid read

This is the first in a series, and a new author to me. I really liked the story, and also liked the fact that every time I thought I had the mystery figured out, the author threw in a twist. Great ending. I'll be reading the rest of the series.

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2 years ago
from Philadelphia, PA

A good vacation read

I liked Iron Lake. I purchased it because I really liked Ordinary Grace, and I thought I would read another William Kent Krueger. This has a good amount of suspense, some twists, some romance, and it is easy to like the main character, Cork. If I saw another book in the Cork series on a shelf while on vacation, I would definitely pick it up and read it. I am not compelled to buy the next book in the series, though.

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3 years ago
from Phoenix, AZ

Love this author.

kept me interested to the end, I could not wait to see how it ended, enjoyed reading

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4 years ago
from Plantation, FL

Cork O'Connor #1 Great Book #1

finally started a series I have wanted to read for quite some time ever since I read the wonderful “This Tender Land” and “Ordinary Grace”. The Cork O’Connor series is made up of seventeen books centered around Corcoran “Cork” O’Connor” the former sheriff of Aurora, Minnesota. O’Conner is the interesting combination of part Irish and part Anishinaabe Indian, and it seems he is regarded as being on the outside by both groups. The first book begins with his coming to grips with his ousting as sheriff and the way it happened, as well as his eviction from his marital home. He misses his wife and children, his job, and his life. Now a judge has been murdered and a young Indian paper boy is missing. Cork can’t keep his nose out of these cases much to the consternation of the current sheriff, but he can’t or won’t stop his personal investigation. When secrets begin popping up too close to home, he must decide if it is worth it. Another interesting aspect to this story is the constant cold and deep snow. To this Florida girl it is almost too much to deal with, like another whole character to deal with in itself. I loved this book, and I was fascinated by the character of Cork O’Connor. A flawed man to be sure, but an honorable man, honest and a loving father. I can’t wait to see how his character develops in the next book. I gave this book four stars.

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