Northwest Angle - William Kent Krueger

Northwest Angle

ByWilliam Kent Krueger

  • Release Date: 2011-08-30
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 417 Ratings

Description

With his family caught in the crosshairs of a group of brutal killers, detective Cork O’Connor must solve the murder of a young girl in the latest installment of William Kent Krueger’s unforgettable New York Times bestselling series.

During a houseboat vacation on the remote Lake of the Woods, a violent gale sweeps through unexpectedly, stranding Cork and his daughter, Jenny, on a devastated island where the wind has ushered in a force far darker and more deadly than any storm.

Amid the wreckage, Cork and Jenny discover the body of a teenage girl. She wasn’t killed by the storm, however; she’d been bound and tortured before she died. Nearby, underneath a tangle of branches, they also find a baby boy, hungry and dehydrated, but still very much alive. Powerful forces intent on securing the child pursue them to the isolated Northwest Angle, where it’s impossible to tell who among the residents is in league with the devil, but Cork understands that to save his family he must solve the puzzle of this mysterious child whom death follows like a shadow.

“Part adventure, part mystery, and all knockout thriller” (Booklist), Northwest Angle is a dynamic addition to William Kent Krueger’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series.

Reviews

  • Second strike out in a row

    1
    By Tim From Aitkin
    I've been reading this series and enjoying it very much until the last two installments. Either the characters have run their course or
    Kreuger no longer cares what he puts in front of us. Either way it's sad. This latest adventure takes us to the Lake of the Woods. The story starts out interesting enough with a big storm to shake things up but soon after this the story becomes too unbelievable and you start to almost pull for the crooks. The lead recurring characters are now starting to seem selfish as they kill off or mame people who aren't blood and do so almost without regard.

    The story becomes difficult to follow toward the end. I checked a few times to see if somehow maybe my eBook was missing pages. One of the main villains seemed to walk out the cabin door, never to be mentioned again (Gabriel). Only after going back and forth did I see (I think) that he was killed and the author went back in time (again, I think) to do so. A major firefight takes place in the NW Angle while all the main characters have gone back to their hometown. Sadly enough after you've invested a few hundred pages getting to know the characters involved, the author decides to give us a two line summary instead of taking the time to bring us through it. Came off as lazy really. Also, the Henry Meloux character was hard to believe in the first place but now he apparently is near God like and seemingly can almost read minds? The author doesn't mind asking us to believe this while at the same time taking some pot shots at more mainstream religion.

    As I said, maybe the characters have run their course and that's why I'm sick of them. Or, maybe the author is tired of working to keep the reader interested and now thinks he can grace us by just spilling ink on the paper. Either way, I don't think I'll spend $12.00 to see if he strikes out three times in a row. It was a good run while it lasted!

  • Wonderful Book!

    5
    By MStutts
    This is a fast paced story that is well written and was a joy to read. The characters are vivid as well as the scenery and setting of the story. It was a fast read and I enjoyed it.

  • Northwest Angle

    3
    By Miss D'
    This was a lovely, uncomplicated book ... well suited for reading during rest and recovery or vacation. The characters were engaging, if not actually complex, and the author's gentle-spirited approach to spiritual understanding is reassuring.

  • Wont Be Disapointed

    4
    By sgaona21
    Suspense is kept alive til the last page. Great read

  • Northwest Angle

    1
    By zoysiact
    Were I to pray, as did many of the characters in this story, it would be that the spirits return the time I wasted reading this story and lead me away from another book by this author.

  • William Kent Krueger's new book

    5
    By Nybee70
    This is a great book, had twists and turns I couldn't put it away.

  • Northhwest Angle

    5
    By OnwardToOurPast
    A continuation of the very enjoyable Cork O'Connor series. Captures Northern Minnesota well and has some very good Native American lore. I really enjoyed this book.

  • Great read

    4
    By Uniswamps
    As a huge fan of William Kent kruegers, I was extremely excited to find a new book. Just like the others, Northern Angle was a real page turner. I never wanted to set the book down. I recommend all of WKK's novels for the mystery lover in all of us.

  • Northwest angle

    5
    By Jdespo
    William Kent Krueger has done it again. A wonderful read. I have read all of Krueger's books and he never disappoints. I have only one problem, waiting for his next book..

  • Northwest Angle

    5
    By orus
    A wonderfully powerful book filled by a great spirit.

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