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William kent krueger is an american novelist and crime writer, best known for his series of novels featuring cork oconnor, which are set mainly in minnesota. He is also one of the authors who wrote a howto guide on writing books, especially mysteries. Kruegers first novel was iron lake, the first cork oconnor novel, and was published in 1998. Williams novels are so popular that many have been new york times best sellers. This william kent krueger book list not only gives all the william kent krueger books in chronological order, but will let you see the characters develop and witness events at the correct time, just as william intended. Cork oconnor mystery series books by william kent krueger from. Cork oconnor mystery series books by william kent krueger. The complete series list for a cork oconnor mystery william kent krueger. William is well known for his cork oconnor series of books, which is set mainly in minnesota, usa. Mar 12, 2020 new york times bestseller winner of the 2014 edgar award for best novel winner of the 2014 dilys award a school library journal best book of 20. William kent krueger recommends 10 compelling mystery series.
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