Purgatory Ridge A Novel
Purgatory Ridge A Novel by William Kent Krueger is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on July 21, 2009. This 384-page book presents a mystery set in a small logging town where former sheriff Cork O’Connor is drawn into a murder investigation following an explosion at a lumber mill. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Anishinaabe tribe’s sacred land, intertwining personal and cultural conflicts as Cork navigates his role in the community and the complexities of the case.
Readers will find a gripping tale that explores themes of crime and suspense, as Cork O’Connor grapples with his mixed heritage and the implications of his investigation. The story delves into the tensions between the local community and the industrial interests represented by wealthy industrialist Karl Lindstrom. As Cork uncovers layers of resentment and danger, both in his personal life and the town of Aurora, the stakes rise, leading to a suspenseful conclusion. This edition is available in English and offers a compelling look into the dynamics of a small town facing turmoil.
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When mayhem descends on a tiny logging town, former sheriff Cork O’Connor is called upon to investigate a murder in this “wonderful page-turner” (The Denver Post) that “prolongs suspense to the very end” (Publishers Weekly) by Edgar Award-winning author William Kent Krueger.
Not far from Aurora, Minnesota (population 3,752), lies an ancient expanse of great white pines, sacred to the Anishinaabe tribe. When an explosion kills the night watchman at wealthy industrialist Karl Lindstrom’s nearby lumber mill, it’s obvious where suspicion will fall. Former sheriff Cork O’Connor agrees to help investigate, but he has mixed feelings about the case. For one thing, he is part Anishinaabe. For another, his wife, a lawyer, represents the tribe.
Meanwhile, near Lindstrom’s lakeside home, a reclusive shipwreck survivor and his sidekick are harboring their own resentment of the industrialist. And it soon becomes clear to Cork that danger, both at home and in Aurora, lurks around every corner…
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