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Cork O'Connor

by William Kent Krueger

20 books Started 1998 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Cork O'Connor is a Children's Fiction / Crime Fiction series by William Kent Krueger, made up of 20 books published between 1998 and 2024. It begins with Iron Lake (1998), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Spirit Crossing (2024), spanning 26 years of storytelling.

20books
26years active
4decades
~1.4yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Iron Lake 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Boundary Waters 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
3 Purgatory Ridge 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Blood Hollow 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Mercy Falls 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Copper River 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Thunder Bay 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Red Knife 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Heaven's Keep 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
10 Vermilion Drift 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Northwest Angle 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Trickster's Point 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Tamarack County 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Windigo Island 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Manitou Canyon 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Sulfur Springs 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Desolation Mountain 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
18 Lightning Strike 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Fox Creek 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Spirit CrossingLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Cork O'Connor series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Cork O'Connor series?

Start with Iron Lake (1998), the first book in the Cork O'Connor series by William Kent Krueger. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Cork O'Connor series?

There are 20 books in the Cork O'Connor series by William Kent Krueger, published between 1998 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Cork O'Connor series?

The first book in the Cork O'Connor series is Iron Lake, published in 1998 by William Kent Krueger.

What is the latest book in the Cork O'Connor series?

The most recent book in the Cork O'Connor series is Spirit Crossing (2024) by William Kent Krueger.

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About William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger (born May 21, 1950) is an American author known for his mystery novels set in the Boundary Waters region of northern Minnesota. After serving in the U.S. Army and working as a newspaper reporter, Krueger began writing fiction in the 1990s. His debut novel, "Iron Lake" (1998), introduced Detective Cork O'Connor and became a critical and commercial success, winning the Anthony Award for Best First Novel. Krueger has since published over 20 novels in the Cork O'Connor series, as well as standalone novels, short stories, and children's books. His works have been translated into over 30 languages and have won numerous awards, including the Edgar Award from Mystery Writers of America and the Minnesota Book Award. Krueger's novels are praised for their evocative portrayal of the Minnesota wilderness, their complex characters, and their exploration of themes of family, loss, and redemption. He has received critical acclaim for his ability to blend mystery, suspense, and literary fiction in his work.

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