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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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Spoiler alert. Everyone in the military will be a bad guy.

Actually like his books. But the crazed Vietnam veteran is getting a little cliché. And the Annapolis graduate who Is a scaredy-cat crybaby.. Yeah OK right.

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runs well

moves through fear and tragedy well without drawn out drama. family, love,tradition and hate. good book for everyone

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Great listen. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense. Really like Krugers sgulr of writing

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Interesting but typical story

I appreciated the creative way the writer shares both aides of environmental issues. I like the characters but the ending was some what typical. All is all it is well worth listening to

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Enjoyed the story - it was believable and interesting

Enjoyed the story. Good mix of everything. Even though you know the good guys will win in the end there were lots of twists and turns

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Wonderful story

Very entertaining with a twist at the end. I would recommend this book to a friend.

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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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New favorite

love this series. I have listened to the first 3 in a week. looking forward to the remaining books in the series

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character development

I really enjoyed the story and the reading. The plot was very good and the locale well described.

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