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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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Truly enjoyed, BUT.... SPOILER AT THE END!

This book kept me listening avidly. I really enjoyed the story and the narrator. The twist at the end came as a surprise, though I'd had a question in my brain for most of the "suspenseful" part that should have tipped me off. My one problem "SPOILER ALERT" is that a guy who does the right thing after doing the wrong thing, dies. I wanted him to live so bad! He was a great character.

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another home run by William Kent Krueger

I just love the story telling and the native American references. this book like the others I've listened to William Kent Krueger his written just captivate me.

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Deeply Moving

I started the Cork O'Connor Mystery series with a curiosity about mysteries set in the North Woods and and continued because the writer explores the complexity of humanity in all characters. His understanding of how big issues play out in small towns is especially insightful, and think Kent Krueger ranks with the best of them--Tony Hillerman, CJ Box, and John Sandford.

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This isn't the first in the series

I am confused why the author acts as though Cork hasn't been doing extraordinary acts for the last however many books. He has always acted as a "sherif" go getter. Why is it weird that he wants to do it now? Or almost like he hasn't risked his life 500 times before? Weird. But I am glad these womyn kick ass this book. Although I don't understand why the author needs to repeatedly remind us that Rose is large...
Good over all but I am getting bored with the series.

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3rd book keeps up

Enjoyed the historical story line woven in. Suspenseful story that kept me guessing. I'm enjoying this series so far.

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The Lake Claims It's Own.

Another exciting story in the Cort O'Connor series. Well thought out characters with just a touch of mysticism. Highly Recommended. You won't be disappointed.

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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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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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KRUEGER HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!

I love this series. William Kent Krueger has a writing talent that is surpassed by none. At some point, I drifted away from this series but I'm back on it. I've always loved David Chandler's narrating talents and so glad that he's the narrator of choice throughout the series. So worth the credit!

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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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