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Iron Lake

By: William Kent Krueger
Narrated by: David Chandler
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Publisher's summary

Anthony Award-winning author William Kent Krueger crafts this riveting tale about a small Minnesota town’s ex-sheriff who is having trouble retiring his badge. Cork O’Connor loses his job after being blamed for a tragedy on the local Anishinaabe Indian reservation. But he must set aside his personal demons when a young boy goes missing on the same day a judge commits suicide—and no one but O’Connor suspects foul play.

Solve another case with Cork O'Connor.
©1998 William Kent Krueger (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Krueger makes Cork a real person beneath his genre garments, mostly by showing him dealing with the needs of his two very different teenage daughters. And the author's deft eye for the details of everyday life brings the town and its peculiar problems to vivid life." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Well, the lovers no longer a concern

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I'm not sure whether the book was lacking or whether it's just not my type, but although it seems to of been reasonable in most ways, it just didn't do it for me. The end was more interesting and fun than the other parts, but I know that in general books lead up to the climax.
As I say, it didn't do it for me…

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Top notch

Not only an interesting plot but well written as well. Now hooked on Cork O'connor series

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Well Crafted and Performed

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It kept me listening at a pace I don't usually go. The story had twists and turns that took me in directions I hadn't anticipated. The performance was clear and easy to listen to. I highly recommend it.

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So excited to read this series!!

Thoroughly loved this story. Love these characters and the history !! So happy to have found this series!!

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Especially for BWCA people

We've made it a tradition to listen to Kruegger's stories every time we head to the BWCA. So far, we've never been disappointed and it makes the 11 hour car ride a lot of fun!

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Love the characters and the reader

Awesome book, have listened to others in the series and had to go back to start from the beginning.. Highly recommend this author

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Spellbinding

I couldn’t put this book down. William Kent Krueger is an excellent story teller and I look forward to the next in his Corcoran series.

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Great story!

I've been looking for a new series and hit the jackpot with this - first three are free! Great characters & narration, the storyline keeps your attention.

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Solid story

A very good story, with unexpected character twists. Would recommend this read to this author.

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Very good story. Bit of country, bit of Native American, a bit of powerful people, and tragedy in the end

A bit predictable in todays world but still a good story.
From the start one knows the Indians are persecuted by the whites and the rich are going to be the villains you just have to wait to read how the story will develop.
I still liked the story and found it a great listen.

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