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Fox Creek

A Novel

William Kent Krueger author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Atria Books

Published:22nd Jun '23

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In Fox Creek, Cork O’Connor faces a race against time to save his wife and a stranger from mercenaries, testing his skills and resolve.

In Fox Creek, the latest installment of the Cork O’Connor Mystery Series, readers are drawn into a thrilling narrative that unfolds in the hauntingly beautiful Northwoods. The story centers on Henry Meloux, an ancient Ojibwe healer who has foreseen his own death. As he wanders through the woods, he seeks peace but is soon disturbed by the arrival of mercenaries hunting a woman named Dolores Morriseau, who has come to him for refuge and wisdom. Meloux, determined to protect her and his great-niece, Cork O’Connor's wife, must navigate the treacherous terrain while evading the hunters closing in on them.

Cork O’Connor, meanwhile, is in a race against time back in Aurora. He is desperate to uncover the motives of the mercenaries and the identity of their target. As he begins to track the hunters, he faces challenges that test his skills and resolve. The pressure mounts as a late-season snowstorm complicates his search, and Cork grapples with his own insecurities about his ability to save those he loves. With each moment that passes, the stakes grow higher, and the tension escalates.

Fox Creek is a masterfully crafted tale filled with suspense and rich character development. Fans, both new and old, will find themselves captivated by this atmospheric mystery that intertwines themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against one’s inner demons. As Cork races to protect his family and unravel the mystery, readers are in for a gripping adventure that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

“This genuinely thrilling and atmospheric novel brims with characters who are easy to root for.”—The New York TimesBook Review
“As usual in a Krueger novel, the prose is elegant, the landscape of Minnesota’s northeastern triangle is vividly portrayed, the character development is superb, and Henry’s Native American mysticism is treated with understanding and respect.” —The Washington Post
“From Iron Lake — the first in the Cork O'Connor series — to Fox Creek, Krueger has exhibited a mastery and control that can't be denied. Maybe he should start calling himself an alchemist, because he has the formula down to an art.” —St. Louis Post Dispatch
“With its quick pacing and multi-layered plot, William Kent Krueger’s Fox Creek dazzles early, sucking readers in, before giving way to a heart-thumping final act that delivers one hell of a reading experience.” —The Real Book Spy
“Krueger has exhibited a mastery and control that can't be denied. Maybe he should start calling himself an alchemist, because he has the formula down to an art." —Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Fox Creek is the best book in the series yet.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
“Outstanding… skillfully blends an evocative look at nature’s beauty and peril with Native American lore…fans will be enthralled.”—Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)
“One of those rare authors who combines intricately plotted, issue-oriented stories with mysticism and action. A must for fans of beautifully written crime.” —Library Journal (starred review)

ISBN: 9781982128722

Dimensions: 210mm x 135mm x 20mm

Weight: 302g

400 pages