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Purgatory Ridge

By: William Kent Krueger
Narrated by: David Chandler
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William Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of the popular Cork O’Connor mysteries. In Purgatory Ridge, Krueger crafts a riveting tale that has ex-sheriff O’Connor on the case after a heated town debate turns deadly.

The local Anishinaabe Indian tribe is furious to discover that Karl Lindstrom’s lumber mill is after a grove of trees sacred to tribal lore. So when the mill gets bombed, killing a man, the tribe is blamed. But O’Connor has a different theory.

Solve another case with Cork O'Connor.
©2001 William Kent Krueger (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

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This one stretches the imagination...

I love Krueger’s books but this one has so many places that don’t connect I had a hard time getting thru and was relieved when it was finally over.

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Not as gripping as earlier novels

Seems more time spent reviewing past novels than necessary, although basic plot is interesting enough.

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The Best So Far!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

These books always keep you on the edge of your seat and is a real page turner. You really hate to stop listening. The characters are people you can relate to.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Of course.

Which character – as performed by David Chandler – was your favorite?

Jo, Cork's wife. She really kept it together through all the story

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A kidnapping wth a twist

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I have read the previous two and can't wait to get into the others

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Kept me in suspense up to the end!

Can’t wait to read the next one. I love every book I’ve read by Krueger.

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Really like Kruger's stories. I love the history that inspired the story.

Love the mystery and the surprising twists but most of all I love the Native American culture and wisdom and beauty.

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I Love Cork O'Connor!

I love Cork O'Connor, the stalwart center of William Kent Krueger's series of novels. In this adventure, Cork is no longer sheriff, as he has been voted out of office. So, he finds himself running Sam's Place, the local hamburger joint, trying to reconcile with his wife Jo. (The two separated for a time and now they're trying to put the pieces of their marriage back together but things are still a bit edgy between them.)

Soon enough, Cork is embroiled in a kidnapping-for-ransom situation because Jo and their son Stevie happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. The situation is tense and stressful for all involved but, as usual, Cork thinks through the various scenarios and figures it out...but is it too late to save his wife and son?

I love everything about Cork O'Connor and you better know I'll be reading every, single Cork adventure! Mr. Krueger, please keep writing them! The narration, by David Chandler, is excellent, as usual.

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great story

this is another in the Cork O'Conner series that gives another satisfying thriller centered around the Great Lakes and with just enough local Indian lore to bring everything full circle. Highly recommended.

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Love the series

WKK is a wonderful writer. I’m really enjoying the Cork OConnor series. The character development is great, the storyline realistic and well balanced in telling both sides of a what are often complicated issues. The story is balanced also in its character development and real life family struggles and the mystery of a good crime thriller. Love WKK’s style!

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My favorite so far

This is a great series. This story was fast paced but still includes the prose that immerses you in the setting and feelings of the characters. Better than your average crime thriller.

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Definitely appeals to me as a midwesterner.

Small town guy with a flawed but loving family & community. He isn’t perfect, but Cork has a way of looking at things & thinking, & the tenacious approach to problems that often gets him in trouble, but causes the culprit to trip up & get caught/receive justice. I just stumbled across this series this week (Jan 2025). I have listened to the 1st 3 books in 4 days. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series & plan to acquire them all! David Chandler is a great narrator. I only had 1 or 2 issues discerning who was speaking. He does a great job presenting WK Kreuger’s story, emotions & suspense. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good yarn!

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