Purgatory Ridge

A Cork O'Connor Mystery, Book 3

By: William Kent Krueger

Narrated by: David Chandler

Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3rd book keeps up

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

Another Great Addition to an Excellent Series

William Kruger is a tremendously talented author. This book showcases his skill. Presenting both sides of a mystery while maintaining the mystery makes this a book that demands to be read/heard from start to finish. Putting it down even for a short time was next to impossible. Exceptional!

Great Character Development

Each book of this series gets better than the previous.

Worth the credit and time

Another good one!

well written, well narrated. Cork O'Connor - he's the kind of guy that guys wish they were.

Excellent!!

This is the third Krueger book I have listened to. The first was quite good, the second better, and this one is great. Talk about suspense! Then, just as I think I have most of the plot figured out, he throws in a twist which changes the flavor of the story. David Chandler is a fantastic narrator. I can listen to him for hours and have.
I very much enjoy the mysticism and religion of the indigenous people. If there is one thing humans should worship, it is our ONLY home, grandmother earth. Probably should learn to live harmoniously here, there is no place else to go.
The characters in these books are pretty much as real as fictional characters can be. Krueger is a master of showing the amazingly good and the sickeningly bad things people are capable of. Acts of heroism, acts of depravity.
Overall, one of my favorite series, I will read them all.