Vermilion Drift: A Cork O'Connor Mystery, Book 10

In the dark of night, Corcoran O'Connor is haunted by his father's death. William Kent Krueger's captivating story of suspense unfolds with a recurring nightmare, a gun, and a gaping wound in the earth known as Vermilion Drift. The Department of Energy's decision to consider an underground iron mine as a potential nuclear waste storage site sparks outrage in Tamarack County, Minnesota, leading to Cork being hired as a security consultant.

On his first day at the mine, Cork stumbles upon a hidden chamber containing the remains of six murder victims. Five of them are linked to the infamous "Vanishings" of 1964, a series of unsolved disappearances during his father's tenure as sheriff. Shockingly, the sixth victim was killed just days ago using Cork's own gun, passed down from his father.

As Cork delves into the past, he uncovers not only the truth about his father but also dark secrets from his own history. With time ticking away, new threats emerge, and if Cork doesn't decipher the clues quickly, more lives will be lost.

Vermilion Drift is a gripping novel that showcases Krueger's talent for mystery and suspense, earning him numerous awards. Through its exploration of complex family dynamics, the story serves as a grim reminder that even our loved ones may conceal the most sinister secrets.

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