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Boundary Waters by William Kent Krueger

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git_r_read's review against another edition

5.0

I have already bumped the third in this series, PURGATORY RIDGE, to the top of my Recorded Books wishlist. BOUNDARY WATERS was just as gripping as IRON LAKE (my review). I think I could easily listen to or read this series back-to-back and I rarely (if ever) do that.
There are so many good characters in the story and the reader cannot get too attached to anyone. That's part of what makes a good suspense read. That and a good suspense story, of course.
Cork is still reeling after the death of the woman he loved and trying to make good with his family, then father of the missing country singer comes asking Cork for his help in the search. Very few of the people are who they appear and that just brings extra zing to the intrigue to say the least.
Five nothing is at it appears beans......

anniefox's review against another edition

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4.0

Quick, engaging read, especially in winter. Makes you appreciate the hot coffee in your hand and the dry, warm clothes on your back.

kiwikazz's review against another edition

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4.0

Love this series. The description of the scenery is mesmerising.

jjmann3's review against another edition

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2.0

In my opinion, Boundary Waters was not as good as the first book, Iron Lake. I figured out the mystery in the first couple of pages. I just wasn't drawn into the fate of Shiloh or any of the characters introduced in the book.

veronica87's review against another edition

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4.0

Cork O'Connor, former Sheriff of Tamarack County, is about a year out of the events of book one in this series. Though separated from his wife, Jo, he's nevertheless making progress on some personal commitments. When a famous music mogul with ties to Cork's past shows up asking for help in finding his daughter, Cork is honor bound to oblige.

This was an excellent follow up to the author's debut novel in this series. No sophomore slump here. The author definitely has a way with words, using them equally well to describe the raw beauty of a winter wilderness, the terror of a young woman, and the peace and wisdom of Native American lore. It was well paced, switching back and forth between Cork's trials in the wilds of the Minnesota/Canadian border and Jo's efforts to piece the mystery together in town - but in a way that propelled the story forward at an even clip rather than the sometimes start/stop effects this type of POV swapping can cause. I'm looking forward to seeing what else Cork, Jo, and the rest of Aurora, MN have to offer.

elysahenegar's review against another edition

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4.0

William Kent Krueger's writing is skilled and strong, featuring stories within stories and a beautiful landscape. I feel like I'm getting to know his characters and their unique community, and the mystery itself is well conceived. I enjoyed this one even more than the first in the series.