The first in the New York Times bestselling Cork OâConnor mystery series follows Corcoran âCorkâ OâConnor as he delves into the dark side of small-town Minnesota while investigating a tangled web of corruption and danger. âA brilliant achievement, and one every crime reader and writer needs to celebrateâ (Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author).
Cork OâConnor, the former sheriff of Aurora, Minnesota, is having difficulty dealing with the marital meltdown that has separated him from his children. Part Irish, part Anishinaabe Indian, he is getting by on heavy doses of caffeine, nicotine, and guilt.
Once a cop on Chicagoâs South Side, thereâs not much that can shock him. But when the townâs judge is brutally murdered, and a young Eagle Scout is reported missing, Cork takes on this complicated and perplexing case of conspiracy, corruption, and a small-town secret that hits painfully close to home.
With white-knuckled suspense and unforgettable characters, Iron Lake demonstrates why âamong thoughtful readers, William Kent Krueger holds a very special place in the pantheonâ (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author).