Trickster's Point (Cork O'Connor Series #12) [NOOK Book]

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The dying don’t easily become the dead.

The next novel in William Kent Krueger’s New York Times bestselling series finds Cork O’Connor sitting in the shadow of a towering monolith known as Trickster’s Point, deep in the Minnesota wilderness. With him is Jubal Little, who is favored to become the first Native American elected governor of Minnesota, and who is slowly dying with an arrow through his heart. Although the men have been bowhunting, a long-standing tradition among ...

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The dying don’t easily become the dead.

The next novel in William Kent Krueger’s New York Times bestselling series finds Cork O’Connor sitting in the shadow of a towering monolith known as Trickster’s Point, deep in the Minnesota wilderness. With him is Jubal Little, who is favored to become the first Native American elected governor of Minnesota, and who is slowly dying with an arrow through his heart. Although the men have been bowhunting, a long-standing tradition among these two friends, this is no hunting accident. The arrow turns out to be one of Cork’s, and he becomes the primary suspect in the murder. He understands full well that he’s been set up. As he works to clear his name and track the real killer, he remembers his long, complex relationship with the tough kid who would grow up to become a professional football player, a populist politician, and the lover of the first woman to whom Cork ever gave his heart. Jubal was known by many for his passion, his loyalty, and his ambition. Only Cork knows that he was capable of murder.

Full of nail-biting suspense, plus a fascinating look into Cork’s teenage years in Aurora, a town blessed with natural beauty yet plagued by small-town feuds and heated racial tension, Trickster’s Point is a thrilling exploration of the motives, both good and ill, that lead men and women into the difficult, sometimes deadly, political arena.

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Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
In the prologue of Anthony Award–winner Krueger’s fine 12th Cork O’Connor novel (after 2011’s Northwest Angle), politician Jubal Little, who most likely would’ve won election as Minnesota’s first Native American governor in a few days, takes three hours to die with an arrow in his chest—an arrow that belongs to his old friend, Cork, with whom he’d been bow hunting. As Cork seeks answers to such questions as who wanted to kill Jubal and who wanted to frame him for the murder, the narrative charts Jubal’s rise from high school athlete to NFL star, from U.S. representative to leading candidate for governor of Minnesota. Cork finds many suspects among the enemies Jubal made over the years, in particular those who disagreed with Jubal’s politics. A second puzzling killing muddies the water more. Krueger’s intimate knowledge of Minnesota’s northern reaches and respect for Native American life, ancient and modern, provide an intricate setting for this gem of a mystery. Agent: Danielle Egan-Miller, Browne & Miller Literary Associates. (Aug.)
ReviewingtheEvidence.com
William Kent Krueger can tell a story with the best of them. And he just keeps getting better.
Booklist
In addition to having a plot as cunningly treacherous as Trickster's Point itself, Krueger's latest mystery has that elegiac tone that's perfectly suited to O’Connor's character and to the harsh landscape where he lives and works.
St. Paul Pioneer Press
“Although there's plenty of excitement in this plot, Krueger is moving deeper into psychological territory with each book is this series.”
Midwest Book Review
“While the murder mystery is an essential element of the novel, more important is the look at the relationships of the various characters, to each other and to the locale.”
Book Reporter
“Krueger has crafted a strong and memorable series that never fails to surpass itself with each installment. Trickster's Point continues that tradition, containing some of Krueger’s best prose to date in what is perhaps his strongest, most intriguing novel yet.”
Crimespree Magazine
“Unlike many series, Cork and company age and evolve with each book. Time does not stand still and we share in the triumphs and tragedies of Cork. We watch his children grow up and, in some cases, move away. That constant change makes these novels all the more compelling.”
Denver Post
“Mystery fans can count on William Kent Krueger for an absorbing book with lots of twists and turns. He's an author who isn't afraid to take chances with his characters.”
Minneapolis Star Tribune
“An absorbing plot and a rewarding read.”
Sullivan County Democrat (New York)
“You might place Cork O’Connor, of this very accomplished series, halfway between Jesse Stone (not that warm) and Jack Reacher (not that hard)—and even add a dash of Douglas Corleone’s wise-guy Corvelli.”
Library Journal
A hunting trip goes horribly wrong when Minnesota's governor-elect is murdered with Cork O'Connor's arrow. The detective becomes the number-one suspect in his 12th outing (after Northwest Angle). [See Prepub Alert, 3/21/12.]
Kirkus Reviews
The murder of a rising political star who just happens to be one of his oldest friends lands Minnesota private eye Corcoran O'Connor in the hot seat. Even though he wanted to go for help, Cork agreed to sit with Jubal Little for three hours after their backwoods deer hunt was cut short when his old schoolmate was shot by an arrow that closely resembled the arrows Cork made for himself. He listened to Jubal ramble about his romance with their mutual friend Winona Crane, his foreshortened run for the Senate and the mysterious Rhiannon, whose fate was "the worst sin of all." Now all of Cork's friends and former colleagues in the Tamarack County sheriff's office suspect Cork of shooting Jubal. Even Jubal assumed that Cork had fired the fatal arrow. Determined to clear himself, Cork makes the rounds of alternative suspects--Jubal's politically connected widow, Camilla, and her family, Ojibwe activist Isaiah Broom, logger Buzz Bigby, whose bullying son, Donner, met a bad end after one last run-in with Jubal many years ago--with all the finesse of a bull in a china shop, though he can't catch eternal wild-child Winona, who's taken a powder once again. More revealingly, Krueger interleaves the present-day story with a series of flashbacks that trace the winding steps in Cork's relationship with his old friend, whose charm, warmth, wide range of skills and iron ambition made him easy to like but hard to love. The climactic revelations, if they aren't exactly surprising, are as logical as they are poignant. Krueger's 12th (Northwest Angle, 2011, etc.) is alternately muscular and tender, and maybe a tad synthetic--middling for this fine series.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781451645736
  • Publisher: Atria Books
  • Publication date: 8/21/2012
  • Series: Cork O'Connor Series , #12
  • Sold by: Simon & Schuster
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 336
  • File size: 9 MB

Meet the Author

William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of twelve previous Cork O’Connor novels, including Northwest Angle and Trickster’s Point, as well as the novel Ordinary Grace. He lives in the Twin Cities with his family. Visit his website at WilliamKentKrueger.com.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 25, 2012

    Intrigued...

    I am new to the world of Cork O'Connor. In fact, let me be truthful...I'm a bookseller who rides the bus, and had finished off my latest book during lunch. On my way out the door, I picked up an advance readers copy, not really expecting much.

    Was so swiftly engrossed in this novel...the characters, the premise, and within 24 hours of starting it, the resolution.

    Now the good thing about finding an author who is well into a series is that you have his previous novels to fulfill your fix. And, this I did. In fact, sideboarded my carefully laid out reading list in order to read the eleven preceeding this. May I say the first three have kept me intrigued.

    You go into a mindset here, where characters take precedence over a plot. Plot, well crafted, brings you back to the characters.

    If this is your introduction to Cork O'Connor, relish it-as well as knowing you can find previous episodes....k

    4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 21, 2012

    I got an ARC and this is really good. See below... Trickster¿s

    I got an ARC and this is really good. See below... Trickster’s Point by
    William Kent Krueger Atria Books, 2012 Review by Ed Shannon Perhaps joy
    and hope are strange words to describe a murder mystery; but with a
    writer of William Kent Krueger’s skill, suspense and mystery rise above
    normal descriptors. The newest novel in Krueger’s Cork O’Connor
    series, Trickster’s Point, is not only tightly crafted and plotted but
    also a joy to read. Set in the beauty of Northern Minnesota, the novel
    begins with O’Connor being interrogated about the death of Jubal Little,
    the odds on favorite to win Minnesota’s election for Governor. The
    initial evidence points to Cork and drives him to clear himself and
    search for the murderer of his childhood friend. Filled with credible
    suspects and motives, the novel follows Cork as the past and present
    flow together in a mystery that continually surprises and examines the
    nature of love and friendship, of the complexities of human nature. An
    integral part of the joy in this novel, as well as the entire series, is
    the manner in which Krueger combines a taut mystery and Native American
    culture with the humanity of his main character, Cork O’Connor. Cork is
    flawed but also much more. He is named Ogichidaa, one who stands
    between--between his people and evil. Cork rises above tragedy and
    danger in a search for truth; but truth is not always justice, justice
    not always truth. He must strive to balance his Shinnob heritage and
    his law enforcement background as he faces the darkness of human nature
    while protecting his people, friends, and family. This conflict as well
    as the central murder mystery make Cork O’Connor one of the most
    intriguing protagonists in the entire suspense genre. In fact, he is so
    well crafted that Krueger’s novels rise above the label of genre to
    those books that force us to face our own humanity, our own flaws.
    Joy and hope. Yes, the writing is a joy with its well-plotted mystery
    and flowing description of Minnesota’s natural beauty. Yes, there is
    joy in Cork’s acceptance of the existence of tragedy and evil but also
    in an unending belief in hope. Hope that light overcomes darkness, that
    balance can be achieved. This hope is inherent in the Shinnob culture,
    in Cork’s Irish Catholic heritage and is skillfully achieved in William
    Kent Krueger’s novels.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 26, 2012

    Dilemma

    Cork O’Connor has faced many perplexing situations in this long-running series set in Upper Minnesota. None, however, is as stunning as takes place in this latest chapter, perhaps because it begins at Trickster’s Point, where, according to Native American legend nothing is what it seems as the spirits play games. At the foot of the monolith sit Cork and Jubal Little, the presumptive future Governor of Minnesota. An arrow protrudes from Jubal’s chest, right through his heart. He asks Cork to remain with him rather than go get help, and it takes three hours for him to die, during which he rambles on, sort of confessing many past transgressions, but really leaving more questions than answers.

    The arrow is an exact replica of those Cork makes for himself, leading to the suspicion that Cork may have killed his boyhood best friend. And Cork has to solve this mystery to exonerate himself. Another body is found nearby, that of a white man with a rifle. Who is he, and why is he there? Was he to have been backup in case the killer missed his target?

    While the murder mystery is an essential element of the novel, more important is the look at the relationships of the various characters, to each other and to the locale. The author’s appreciation of Native American culture and the environment in which the story takes place is, as usual, sensitive and insightful. Jubal is an enigmatic character, almost too large to be believed. Cork, however, continues to grow with each new entry in the series.

    Highly recommended.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    Another winner from Krueger.
    I have enjoyed all of his Cork O'Conner
    series. The hardest part is waiting for the
    next book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 29, 2012

    Minnesota

    Being from minnesota it has been fun reading this series. I enjoyed everyone.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 23, 2012

    Trickster's Point

    Another great book, have read all in the series and not disappointed by any of them. All great reads.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 18, 2012

    Another good read!

    This has been the best of the series so far. Sad ending though.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 15, 2012

    Another excellent book in the series

    This was a great read, as are all of William Kent Krueger's Cork O'Connor books. Again, we are reminded just how human Cork is in that his past is such an integral part of why he stayed and let his old childhood chum bleed out rather than drive out for help. Revisiting his past and how he got to where he finds himself in this book, squarely under suspicion for murder, is a riveting read. I got my first book in this series as part of the Nook Free Friday selection. I am so glad they offered it since it introduced me to this series. I feel like I have also gotten a culture lesson about the native Americans living in Minnesota and how they have joined white mans society but retained so much of their culture.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 15, 2012

    Cork is great!

    I love this series.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 14, 2012

    An exceptional addition to an amazing series!!

    I stumbled upon Kruger's first in the O'Connor Series (Iron Lake) a couple of years ago and have read and enjoyed each and every one with Trickster's Point being among my favorites! His style creates a smooth and interesting read while keeping the suspense going right to the end of the book. I cannot recommend his books more to those that are looking for an exceptional new writer that displays his vast knowledge of the outdoors and mystery!! It is no surprise to me that he made the best seller list right out of the chute with this one!! Keep them coming Kent!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 14, 2012

    Best Book Yet

    I purchased this as a pre-order and waited for it to be available. Boy, I was not disappointed. It is in my opinion, the best book in the series Mr. Krueger has written. Good plotting, great characters and even better dialogue. A real five star winner.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 14, 2012

    Great story

    I love his booksd and they always keep you coming back for more. Great book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 14, 2012

    One of my favorite mystery series.

    I'm so glad I discovered this author. (I do believe it was from a free Friday book offer, his first book. It worked because I then subsequently ordered the rest of the series.) Cork is one of my favorite characters. Its an excellent mystery and the pieces of the puzzle all fall into place by the end of the book. I will preorder his next book again like I did this book.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 11, 2012

    I always look forward to the next installment in this series. W

    I always look forward to the next installment in this series. Within a few pages I feel like I am greeting an old friend. You haven't seen them in a while, but it's like you've always been with them. I think it is a combination of Mr. Krueger's excellent job of developing and maintaining his character's identity and his ability to tell a good story in an interesting way. I hope this series continues.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 7, 2012

    more from this reviewer

    Excellent book! The book starts with a hunting trip and Cork bec

    Excellent book! The book starts with a hunting trip and Cork becoming the main suspect in the hunting accident death of his friend. Cork doesn't believe it wasn't an accident. We watch Cork progress between dealing with his emotions and his past growing up. Excellent thriller and mystery. This series is a joy to read and just keeps getting better.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 4, 2012

    another excellent book in an excellent series

    another excellent book in an excellent series

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 1, 2012

    Amazing. Krueger's prose really does transport you to Northeaste

    Amazing. Krueger's prose really does transport you to Northeastern MN. Very satisfying read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 12, 2012

    Eagerly awaiting

    This book is still on preorder, but I have read all of Mr. Krueger's books and I am eagerly awaiting this book. Cork O'Conner series are the best. From the start they keep you involved and sad when the book ends. Great writer.
    reader1WI

    1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 25, 2013

    Big fan of Wm Kent Krueger--got me hooked with "Iron Lake&q

    Big fan of Wm Kent Krueger--got me hooked with "Iron Lake". Have recommended his series to lots of people.
    Trickster's Point is a great continuation of the Cork O'Connor saga. Great opening up to the interrogation that sets
    the theme. However, I'm not sure how Cork's 'thesis statement' to the investigator was really true. But I'll leave that to
    other literary critics who like to parse the plots more precisely than I do.

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  • Posted February 11, 2013

    Another great read.

    I have enjoyed each of the books in this series and this one was no disappointment. I like the little twists the author presents and you usually don't see the ending coming. I highly recommend to anyone that likes a good mystery.

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