Iron Lake (20th Anniversary Edition): A Novel

The 20th anniversary edition of the first novel in William Kent Krueger’s beloved and bestselling Cork O’Connor mystery series includes an exclusive bonus short story! "A brilliant achievement that every crime reader and writer needs to celebrate," said Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Glass Houses. Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series, praised Krueger as a master craftsman who writes with a grace and precision so stunning that readers feel as though the stories are their own. C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Disappeared, described Krueger as holding a very special place in the pantheon of thoughtful readers.

Over the past twenty years and across eighteen novels, William Kent Krueger has captivated readers with the adventures of P.I. Cork O’Connor, former sheriff of Aurora, Minnesota. With over 1.5 million copies of his books sold, Krueger has received numerous awards including the Edgar Award, Minnesota Book Award, Northeastern Minnesota Book Award, Dilys Award, Lovey Award, and Anthony Award. In this special anniversary edition, both longtime fans and new readers can dive into the novel that first introduced Corcoran “Cork” O’Connor to the world.

Cork, part Irish and part Anishinaabe Indian, is struggling with a failed marriage that has separated him from his children. He relies on caffeine, nicotine, and guilt to cope with the situation. Having once been a cop on Chicago’s South Side, Cork is not easily shocked. However, when the town’s judge is brutally murdered and a young Eagle Scout goes missing, Cork finds himself entangled in a complex and puzzling case involving conspiracy, corruption, and a small-town secret that hits too close to home.

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