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Although this is part of a long running series, this newest book takes us back to the beginning. It is 1963 in Aurora, MN, Iron Lake and we are introduced to a young fourteen year old Cork. His father Liam is Sheriff, his mother part Objibwe, so Cork is a part of both worlds. We meet a younger Henry Meloux, a Midi, who will help form the man he becomes and Sam Winter Moon, who will help him find the way between two cultures. We learn of the mistreatment if the Indian and its long range effects.
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Krueger offers an in-depth look at how adult Cork O'Connor was inspired as a precocious child to become a cop. Heavily influenced by his father, the county sheriff, Cork is pulled into a murder investigation and actually helps collect evidence and offers theories on what could have happened. A good way to break into a future career, but it felt to me that the dad acted irresponsibly in allowing such involvement, out of character, which is why it wasn't 5 stars. Otherwise, a good story as usual.
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Having read and greatly enjoyed Krueger's two stand alone novels, Ordinary Grace and This Tender Land, I knew I wanted to tackle his long running Cork O'Connor series. It was a happy coincidence that I happened to pick this book up at the library, not realizing it was a prequel that starts the whole series out. It was a great place to start and become acquainted with Cork and his family.
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Having read and greatly enjoyed Krueger's two stand alone novels, Ordinary Grace and This Tender Land, I knew I wanted to tackle his long running Cork O'Connor series. It was a happy coincidence that I happened to pick this book up at the library, not realizing it was a prequel that starts the whole series out. It was a great place to start and become acquainted with Cork and his family.
The book takes us back in time to 1963. Cork O’Connor is almost 13; his father the county sherif ...more
Krueger is one of my top ten authors. This book takes the reader back to Cork O’Conner’s early life. He and his father, the then current sheriff, solve the death of a leading Native American and puts Cork on his way to his current life as the sheriff. Great story. Reminds me of Craig Johnson books.
Great characters and setting, but the plot moved too slowly for me.
4.5 stars!!
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