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Thunder Bay by William Kent Krueger Narrator: David Chandler
Series: Cork O'Connor #7
Published by Recorded Books on July 23, 2019
Genres: Mystery, Suspense
Length: 10 hours, 35 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Publisher
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Henry Meloux, Cork's friend and spiritual advisor, asks the Minnesota sheriff turned private investigator to find Henry's long-lost son. Cork tracks the man to the Canadian town of Thunder Bay, Ontario, where it turns out he's a prominent (if reclusive) industrialist. When someone tries to kill Henry, and the evidence points to his son, Cork digs deep into his old friend's personal history, where he uncovers truths that might be best left buried
I have been desperate to continue with the Cork O’Connor series. So I was ecstatic to see book 7 – Thunder Bay – was being rerecorded by the primary narrator of the series, David Chandler. I love this series SO much. We get the history of Henry Meloux which is fantastic. There are also some family events and changes.
I don’t want to spoil any of this. The blurb says enough about the story. You do need to read these in order, I think, to know the characters and what the current status with Cork’s family. In Thunder Bay, for example, Jenny is getting ready to go to college. Cork is handling his first case as a private investigator.
We get quite a lot of historical aspects and the poor treatment of Native Americans which is so horrible. I loved having more about Henry and his past. The beauty of the natural world in northern Minnesota and the daily life happenings of Cork and his family, are such a joy. The mystery / suspense of these cases for Cork are my favorite type.
Narration:
David Chandler is the narrator of this series for me, so I was happy they redid this one with his narration. He handles both the male and female voices well. The Minnesota locations and Indian words were pronounced as I expected. I loved listening, and at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About William Kent Krueger
Raised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, William Kent Krueger briefly attended Stanford University—before being kicked out for radical activities. After that, he logged timber, worked construction, tried his hand at freelance journalism, and eventually ended up researching child development at the University of Minnesota. He currently makes his living as a full-time author. He’s been married for over 40 years to a marvelous woman who is an attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul, a city he dearly loves.
Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last five novels were all New York Times bestsellers.
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I think it’s fantastic that Chandler is re-recording those few books that were originally done by Buck Schirner. I LOVE Chandler’s performances and though Schirner was good, he just couldn’t replace Chandler.
I’m so glad you’re loving this series, Anne?
Yes. Thank you for bringing ti to my attention. It’s also Minnesota so that’s a double win. But I have a connection with many states now I’ve visited them; each one seems special. But I have only lived in Iowa, Minnesota and North Carolina.
everything about the book appeals to me. thanks for introducing me to an author i haven’t read before
It’s amazing but I would start with the first book and go forward. You’re welcome. We all do what we can to bring forth our favorites. 🙂
Oh it looks like a good mystery book there!
They are all excellent I think. Cork, over time, has been sheriff, friend and now PI during the series. I am not even halfway through yet.
I’ve seen you review earlier books from the series and you have me intrigued to try these. The description and your thoughts make me think I’ll have a good time with these.
They are just so excellent. I hope you do try and enjoy them.