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Krueger's Cork O'Connor never disappoints

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021

Cork is back with his family and working at sam's place since he lost his position as sheriff. Things are beginning to look better in what had been the tense O'Connor home. Then from a quirk of fate, Jo and Stevie, Cork's wife and his only son, are in the wrong place at the wrong time, and the race -to save them is one long frustrating journey for Cork as his non-law enforcement position limits his ability to direct the effort to save them . But everyone rises to the occasion. Good fast read. Better if you know the characters from the series.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022

How disappointing. Gave as a gift . The person I gave it to told me that lines are skipped, pages are skipped or missing and the fonts are messed up. So do not buy from this imprint. Go to the library instead!!! I would give it no stars if I could.

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Elizabeth du Fresne

Krueger's Cork O'Connor never disappoints

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021

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Linda F

Good, but not his best

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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"Purgatory Ridge" is another engaging O'Connor sage, but not as good as the first 2. The ending is somewhat predictable, but it's still a page turner. I'll continue with this series because I like the locales and the characters. Being a big city person, it's refreshing to read books that take place in a small town where everyone practically knows everyone - and some of those people are bad.

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William W. Miller

Great continuing character series....

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2018

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Just finished another good/great Cork O'Connor mystery (vol 3 in the series). And our boy Cork is almost forced into a supporting role in this one with wife Jo taking more of a central figure role. But that's fine. These stories are very much about family and that comes through the writing very nicely. Good mystery and ultimate antagonist not reveled until final few pages. Worth the read for sure. On to Volume 4. I'm sure you don't have to read these books in order but I am, and am enjoying the journey.

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Minnesota boater

The writer knows where I live

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017

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Began reading the first in the series now addicted. I hooked my wife and we book together. If you are a Minnesotan or familiar w/ the state you have an extra treat in hearing familiar names,customs,and institutions. This writer does his home work. I think the book was written for me/us. How did he know our interests? Native american culture and history based in reality. Writing so you feel,smell, and see what is happening with twist and turns that boggle and defy who did it. Kruger does not play fair! Better than Fargo - hear that FX.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022

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Michael Scriven

Usual very good work by Kreuger

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013

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This author takes the same small town in far northern Minnesota and the same lead character, who is in or on the fringe of being sheriff all the time, and creates novel stories each time, more than a dozen of them. I always rate them 4 stars, taking one off for minor imperfections such as a few too many named characters for the average reader to remember the basic facts about each of them until they've read 3 or 4, occasional very minor slips on grammar or technical issues (though he's almost flawless on the latter and covers a dozen technical fields e.g., guns, fly fishing, mining, shipping). Unlike other top serial writers e.g., Lee Child, he has so far resisted the temptation to let a ghostwriter step into his shoes for a whole book (or to write a book that looks as if a ghostwriter did it). And his hero has enough human flaws to be more real than most serial heros. May he keep up the good work!

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retiredNhappy!

Love it

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017

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I am reading all of his Cork O'Connor stories in order, and I absolutely love each story as much or more than the last. The only problem I have with the book is the amount of sleep I am losing. My job performance is suffering as well, but I don't care. Life is short, and I enjoy these stories so much. He constructs his characters so well, I feel like I know them. And he still surprises me throughout the plots. He is superb!

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benherr

Good Reading

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020

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This is the third book in this series that I've read. Each one gets a little better. It's great watching (reading) an author grow. I find the "Cork O'Connor Series" entertaining and suspenseful. A quick read, but not insulting to one's intelligence. I'm sure I'll continue reading the rest of the series.

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Sarah Finch

Purgatory Ridge

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022

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This book is interesting to the final paragraph; there are multiple plots entwined and several whose movement is swift and exciting. I recommend this book!

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zorba

Good Page-Turner

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2007

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"Purgatory Ridge" is one of those books that grabs you at the outset and doesn't let go till the end. And you won't be disappointed. Krueger writes a gripping novel, set along Minnesota's rugged shores of Lake Superior. Not only will you get a sound reading of the local environment, you'll also learn a lot about the modern Indian culture of the region. Krueger's characters are vividly drawn and he doesn't allow for too much nuance. The good guys are very good; the bad, very bad. The plot has a lot of twists and surprises, especially at the end. And for the most part, Krueger eschews serendipitous coincidences to move his plot forward. This is my first Krueger book and I found it surprisingly engaging and compelling.

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