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Cork O'connor Books In Order (Full List)
Cork O'connor is a series of 19 books by William Kent Krueger. The first book published in the series is Iron Lake in 1998. Here is a complete list of Cork O'connor books in order.
Last update: January 11, 2024
1. Iron Lake (1998)
In "Iron Lake" by William Kent Krueger, private investigator Cork O'Connor must unravel the mystery behind a small town's dark secrets, exploring the complexities of family, heritage, and the haunting tragedy that haunts their lives.
- 📇 464 Pages
- 📝 116,000 - 139,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time
2. Boundary Waters (1999)
Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger is a gripping and atmospheric thriller set in the heart of the Minnesota wilderness. With an intriguing mystery, vivid descriptions, and tense twists, this novel immerses readers into a world where danger lurks in the shadows and survival is not guaranteed.
- 📇 402 Pages
- 📝 100,500 - 120,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
3. Purgatory Ridge (2001)
In "Purgatory Ridge" by William Kent Krueger, Cork O'Connor, a former sheriff and part-time PI, investigates a murder that reopens old wounds in the small town of Tamarack County. With electrifying suspense and atmospheric storytelling, Krueger delivers another thrilling addition to the beloved Cork O'Connor series.
- 📇 428 Pages
- 📝 107,000 - 128,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time
4. Blood Hollow (2004)
In William Kent Krueger's thrilling novel, "Blood Hollow," Cork O'Connor finds himself investigating a deadly encounter in Minnesota's remote Boundary Waters. As the secrets of the town unfold, Cork is up against a malevolent force that threatens to shatter the peace in this gripping page-turner.
- 📇 512 Pages
- 📝 128,000 - 153,600 Word Count
- ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time
5. Mercy Falls (2005)
In "Mercy Falls" by William Kent Krueger, a small Minnesota town is horrified by a chilling murder, putting Cork O’Connor in the heart of a treacherous investigation that uncovers hidden secrets and tests the limits of mercy and justice.
- 📇 434 Pages
- 📝 108,500 - 130,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time
6. Copper River (2006)
In "Copper River" by William Kent Krueger, private investigator Cork O'Connor navigates the treacherous wilderness of northern Minnesota while on a relentless pursuit to uncover the truth about a devastating forest fire and a missing friend. A gripping and atmospheric tale of suspense and redemption.
- 📇 387 Pages
- 📝 96,750 - 116,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
7. Thunder Bay (2007)
In "Thunder Bay" by William Kent Krueger, detective Cork O'Connor is caught in a deadly web of secrets and betrayals as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a senator's granddaughter in the cold wilderness of Minnesota.
- 📇 280 Pages
- 📝 70,000 - 84,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time
8. Red Knife (2008)
In "Red Knife" by William Kent Krueger, detective Cork O'Connor investigates the murder of an elderly tribal leader, plunging him into a web of political intrigue and betrayal set against the backdrop of a Native American reservation in Minnesota.
- 📇 320 Pages
- 📝 80,000 - 96,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
9. Heaven's Keep (2009)
In "Heaven's Keep" by William Kent Krueger, Cork O'Connor faces heart-wrenching challenges as he embarks on a mission to rescue his wife, facing treacherous landscapes and a powerful conspiracy that will test his faith and determination. A gripping and emotionally charged thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- 📇 321 Pages
- 📝 80,250 - 96,300 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
10. Vermilion Drift (2010)
In Vermilion Drift, William Kent Krueger takes readers on a thrilling journey through the haunting landscapes of Minnesota, as private investigator Cork O'Connor delves deeper into a decades-old mystery that intertwines family secrets and betrayal. A suspenseful and poignant tale of redemption and the complexities of human nature.
- 📇 305 Pages
- 📝 76,250 - 91,500 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
11. Northwest Angle (2011)
In "Northwest Angle" by William Kent Krueger, a tale of suspense unfolds as a manhunt begins for a kidnapped child amidst the harsh and treacherous terrains of Minnesota. Gripping and atmospheric, this thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats till the final page.
- 📇 357 Pages
- 📝 89,250 - 107,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time
12. Trickster's Point (2012)
In Trickster's Point, William Kent Krueger takes readers on a thrilling journey through the Northwoods of Minnesota as private investigator Cork O'Connor unravels a web of secrets and deception, leading to a shocking revelation that will leave you breathless.
- 📇 329 Pages
- 📝 82,250 - 98,700 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
13. Tamarack County (2013)
In "Tamarack County" by William Kent Krueger, Sheriff Cork O'Connor is faced with a challenging case when a teenager goes missing in the unforgiving Minnesota winter. This thrilling and atmospheric mystery will keep readers on the edge of their seats till the very end.
- 📇 320 Pages
- 📝 80,000 - 96,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
14. Windigo Island (2014)
In William Kent Krueger's chilling thriller, "Windigo Island," detective Cork O'Connor embarks on a heart-wrenching journey to save girls trapped in a world of human trafficking and unnerving mysteries, where the line between justice and vengeance blurs.
- 📇 339 Pages
- 📝 84,750 - 101,700 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
15. Manitou Canyon (2016)
In "Manitou Canyon" by William Kent Krueger, renowned detective Cork O'Connor embarks on a perplexing search for a missing hiker in the unforgiving wilderness of Minnesota's secluded Boundary Waters, uncovering dark secrets that threaten the tranquility of this treasured land.
- 📇 337 Pages
- 📝 84,250 - 101,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
16. Sulfur Springs (2017)
In William Kent Krueger's Sulfur Springs, Cork O'Connor heads to Arizona in search of his son-in-law, facing a dangerous journey through the desert, uncovering a dark web of corruption, and bringing justice to those who deserve it.
- 📇 306 Pages
- 📝 76,500 - 91,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time
17. Desolation Mountain (2018)
In "Desolation Mountain" by William Kent Krueger, a small Minnesota town is shaken by a mysterious plane crash, leading Cork O'Connor into a treacherous investigation that uncovers long-buried secrets and threatens to tear the community apart.
- 📇 337 Pages
- 📝 84,250 - 101,100 Word Count
- ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
18. Lightning Strike (2021)
In Lightning Strike, William Kent Krueger delivers an electrifying tale of a small town shaken by a series of inexplicable deaths, as a determined detective races against time to uncover the truth hidden beneath the menacing storm clouds above.
- 📇 385 Pages
- 📝 96,250 - 115,500 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
19. Fox Creek (2022)
In Fox Creek, acclaimed author William Kent Krueger enthralls readers with a chilling tale of a small town haunted by the disappearance of a young girl, and the secrets that unravel amidst the wilderness, leaving a community on the edge of darkness.
- 📇 388 Pages
- 📝 97,000 - 116,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time