Tamarack County: A Novel

In the thirteenth installment of the bestselling mystery series, Cork O’Connor makes a triumphant return with “hold-your-breath suspense” according to a starred review from Booklist. Set in Tamarack County during a harsh winter storm just days before Christmas, the car of a retired judge’s wife is found abandoned on a rural road. Despite extensive searching, hope fades for her safe return. Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County, is troubled by small details surrounding the disappearance.

As unsettling events unfold, including the brutal killing of a friend’s dog and a vicious attack on his own son, Cork begins to connect the dots. He realizes that there is a sinister force at work, weaving a deadly web in the community. A decades-old murder case, in which an innocent man may have been wrongly convicted, resurfaces and Cork finds himself at the center of the chilling investigation. Memories of his role in the original case haunt him as he races against time to prevent further tragedy.

With winter storms cutting off Tamarack County from the outside world, Cork faces a race against time to unravel the mystery before more lives are lost. The cold, isolation, and darkness of the season serve as the backdrop for a gripping tale of revenge and redemption. Cork must confront his own past mistakes and uncover the truth before it’s too late for those he loves.

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