Iron Lake (Cork O'Connor Series #1)

The Cork O' Conner Series.

Iron Lake is the first book in the Cork O' Conner series; and is a mystery and suspense book all in one. First the author starts the book off with a childhood story about Cork and what fate 'Windigo'(an Indian term for something awful) gives you if you experience it. Then Krueger brings you into a story about a judge who commits suicide, but you will eventually find out he was murdered. Then, Krueger goes into many chapters just describing the lives of his characters and how they relate to one another. The author likes to lead the reader on so they will keep reading. He then ends with an explosive ending you could never perceive. I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did. It's amazing.

15 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommended

This was an amazing book that could not be put down. Cork ia an awesome character that keeps you on edge, you never really know what he might do next. I can hardly wait to read the next book. This book and author is simply amazing and I would recommend it to everyone.

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Excellent

The characters are so real you feel like you get to know them!

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

great

this is a good start to a promising story. I can't wait to read the next

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Very good read

I was into this book from the first chapter. Well written, well developed characters. I would read the whole series, but I am shocked at the prices for ebooks in comparison to the printed copies. I'm almost tempted to go back to the printed version.

6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great Reading

Having lived in MN these settings remind me of home. I was just introduced to this author and enjoying it very much...I was surprised that I would find another author with great mysteries written with Minnesota as the background settings and police attitudes as John Sanford Both authors are excellent reads

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Just beginning

Just started reading books by this author and really enjoyed this series of books. I like to read this type of book and always enjoy finding a new author to read.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

'I'm only eleven but I swear to God I've read it'

I absolutly loved it and i want to read the boundary waters the sequel.

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

By anonymous

I have read 90 pages of this book and have no idea what this book is about. Don't recommend.

3 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

A mystery fans review.

I loved the story.Cork is a real person, guilty of his share of mistakes but a man who obviously loves his family. The seperation was his wifes idea the reasons for will be apparent as you get further into the story. The only exception I have is the authors handling of the character of Jo who is Cork's wife. She is a hypocrite who takes an active role in her church at same time betraying Cork as she breaks a major commandent of the church. In the dialouge between Jo and Cork she is never taken to task for her decption. As a matter of fact she seems to put Cork on the defensive regarding her betrayal. That said I would still reccomend this book.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Recommended for historical buffs

If you like American Indian history, this is the book for you. It was a decent read, but I don't really like alot of historical mixed in with my mysteries.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A valuable find

One of the best books ive read in a while! Cant wait to delve deeper into the series.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great Story and Character

After reading this first book in the Cork O'Conner series I'm hooked. William Kent Krueger is an exciting writer and I can't wait to start the next book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Awesome

Can not put down for sure will next books

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Kept me wanting to read on.

Does what a good book should. Entertains and keeps the reader thinking ahead wondering what will happen next. Good characters. Enjoyed the Winter setting. Kept drawing me in wanting to read more.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Predictable but Good

Interesting, excellent use of scenery to make the reader feel a part of the story yet confused at the same time. Cork O'Conner reminds me of an Americanised Sam Vimes though lacking the Putrainical streak. The plot was unfortunay telegraphed early, i am hoping for improvement in later works. Overalll a three of five.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Stupid

Good

1 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

A Great Book

I highly recommend this book. Crime mystery is not really my genre, but this is great! I plan to get Northwest Angle by this author next.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Aurora, MN, investiga

Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Aurora, MN, investigates the disappearance of a young boy at the request of a friend. While looking for the boy, he stumbles upon a mystery (and possible conspiracy) within his tiny town. This first book in the Cork O’Connor series was intriguing. Although I sort of guessed who the big baddie was, it was a total mystery to me how Kreuger’d get there. The characterizations were fantastic, and Kreuger did a good job of mood setting (with his cold MN winter). I DID wonder why most of the characters seemed to have redish hair, though? Also, Kreuger might as well have picked a non-existent town for all the similarity his Aurora had to the real Aurora, but I suppose that’s just fiction for you. :) I’m excited to move on to the second book and see how Kreuger manages to fit another mystery into the small town of Aurora.

A little slow to get into, but definitely worth reading. I found

A little slow to get into, but definitely worth reading. I found the characters engaging and the story kept me going until the very end.