In the second novel in the Cork O’Connor series, Boundary Waters, Shiloh, a young woman, retreats to the wilds for a period of self-discovery. Her father, Willie Raye, arrives in Aurora looking for her concerned about her safety with the approaching winter. Ex-sheriff Cork O’Connor leads a small band into the wilderness to search for her. The FBI turn up as well, seeking her as a possible witness of the murder of her mother. They join Cork’s band. Wendell, the Anishinaabe man who had been carrying supplies to Shiloh, has disappeared, so his brother Stormy and nephew Louis tag along as well.
Cork’s and his group aren’t the only ones seeking the singer. Cork realizes his party is being followed by at least two men hoping he’ll lead them to Shiloh. The body count rises rapidly as the mystery unfolds.
As in Iron Lake, Krueger’s descriptions of the landscape and weather are extraordinary. The reader can almost feel the cold winters blowing across the lakes. His character arcs are nice as well with Cork being depicted as an honest, brave, but flawed human. Indian lore and culture are well-researched and respectful.
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Boundary Waters (Atria, March 11, 2010) is available through:
Your local independent bookseller | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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You can read my reviews of other William Kent Krueger books here:
Iron Lake (#1 in the Cork O’Connor series)
Lightning Strike (#18 in the Cork O’Connor series)
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