“The law is about facts, Henry, not feelings.’
‘Is there not room for both?’”

▪️Haunted pasts, deadly secrets, and a hunger for truth.▪️

This is Cork O’Connor book 20 and the first I have read in the series. And it was good! I can’t really state if I’m missing anything by jumping in so far into the series because I don’t know what I’m missing. But with that being said I would never have known on my own so I believe it’s just fine as a stand alone.

I loved the Native American representation which was present throughout the story. Being told by your son that you may have convicted the wrong man 25 years prior couldn’t have been easy for Cork to hear. So I loved revisiting this old case and trying to decipher, along with the MC, if, in fact, the correct person was convicted. Such a great perspective and it really kept me invested in the mystery.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Krueger is a national treasure! One can always count on a terrific story with realistic characters. If i hadn’t attended a talk of his last year, i might think AI wrote his books. They are so worth the time. Thanks to #NetGalley and #Apostle’sCove for advanced digital copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

The perfect thriller for the unnoficial start to fall - I didn't know this was part of a series, but I'll be reading some of the others this fall for sure! This was such a captivating book and had my interest from the very beginning.

When Cork gets a call from his son who is a lawyer, he's forced to look back on a case that he worked on 20 years ago. The man, Axel, was convicted of a brutal crime and was sent to prison. So as Cork starts investigating and trying to find out the truth.... well, there are some evil, evil people trying to prevent that and it's a twisty, turny battle to finally get the truth.

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart


I love this Cork O'Connor series and each book is a gift. There is the diversity of cultures, and even different tribes of Native Americans. I easily recall the natural beauty of Minnesota. Apostle's Cove blends old and new.

Cork is called by his son Stephen because he thinks a case Cork handled early in his career . He thinks the convicted man is not guilty. So Cork goes to talk to them. The convicted man, Boushey is fine with being in prison. He has straightened out his life and has made a good place for himself. He does however say that he doesn't know if he is guilty because he was too drunk to remember.

Now the story goes back 20 years, going through everything from that time when Cork had just been elected Sheriff. All the witnesses, their statements and the evidence gathered all happen all over again in the story. There are definitely other possibilities but Boushey is the one who confessed. It's bittersweet because his wife Jo is still alive and pregnant with Stephen.

The last section is the present again, as Cork, with his daughter Jenny, investigate all the odd things which didn't fit back then. They look more closely at the mother, who was found with the murdered daughter, high as a kite. They make efforts to locate who both Boushey and his wife were seeing, because they were both cheating. They talk to others in the community who might know something. After "stirring the pot", it all comes to a head on Halloween night. It's convoluted but they finally get all the details.

The combination of police investigations, diversity, native cultures, social and environmental issues, natural beauty, and family form a compelling read. I highly recommend this series and I would start at the beginning so as not to miss anything.

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Apostle’s Cove
By: William Kent Krueger
Publisher: Atria
Pub Date: 9/2/25
This is the 21st book in the Cork O’Connor series. Former sheriff now private investigator, Cork O’Connor goes into the past to re-investigate a case that he investigated as the sheriff of Tamarack County 25 years ago. I really enjoyed the trip to the past and the characters that we have long since said goodbye to. I felt like I was missing something with only a sprinkle of my favorite character Henry Maloux. but the addition of Cork’s daughter Jenny was delightful, Can’t wait for the next book in this series!
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Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for this gripping, immersive story. I have read many positive reviews about William Kent Krueger's stories, and I regret that this is only my first, so I am anxious to read more. This is number 20 in the series, but it works well as a standalone. I regretted being unfamiliar with recurring characters and members of Cork's family from previous books. The setting in small-town Pennsylvania is atmospheric, featuring memorable characters and an added layer of mysticism. Cork O'Connor has part-native roots, and friends and some relatives on the local Indian reservation. The book is divided into two timelines: the present and twenty-five years earlier. Both timelines are multi-layered and complex, yet easy to follow, with unexpected twists in the mysteries.

Some Whites have expressed racial prejudice, and natives are not always treated justly by society and law enforcement. There are tangled romantic and sexual relationships that create suspense and tension. The book examines native customs and folklore.

Just before Halloween and his 60th birthday, Cork O'Connor receives a call from his son Stephen. Stephen is a law student working to secure freedom for unjustly imprisoned inmates. When Cork was a newly elected sheriff twenty-five years earlier, he was responsible for the incarceration of an Ojibway man, Alex, for the brutal killing of his wife, Chastity. Cork always had doubts about his guilt, but Alex Bosley confessed, saying he was drunk and had memory lapses.

Prominent in the first timeline is the free-spirited, outrageous Aphrodite, who was an early member of a hippy commune. She has been involved with many men in the community. She was the murdered girl's mother, and their relationship was hostile. Before going to prison, Alex had a girlfriend, Bernadette, a librarian who left the county when he went to prison. Another significant character was Father Jag, a priest. Cork's wife, Jo, a lawyer, was on Alex's defence team, but his confession doomed him.

The present-day plot has many of the earlier characters, now twenty-five years older. Cork is determined to find out if he helped send an innocent man to prison, and if guilty parties are still free in the town. He is assisted in his investigation by his daughter, a mystery writer who helps in him revisit the case. He is puzzled by Alex's lack of interest in being freed. Alex is content with helping other prisoners and is reluctant to leave. As Cork searches for the truth, others are willing to commit more murders to keep their past roles secret.

Cork infiltrates Aphrodite's wild Halloween party, rampant with sex and drugs. Another vicious murder is committed. We now learn about Cork's second wife, his visits to indigenous healer Henry Meloux, and Cork's grandson, seven-year-old Waaboo. Waaboo is in touch with the supernatural and feels the presence of the Windigo, a bloodthirsty Native spirit. The Windigo has come for blood, adding more dread to the story. Cork must solve murders from both timelines, while avoiding and surviving attacks on his life from unknown individuals. Even then, persuading Alex to leave prison may not be effective.

This was a captivating, page-turning thriller, which I urge everyone to read. I definitely want to read more books in the series.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it had all the things that I love about this series- an interesting mystery and a wrong that needed to be made right (in this case a man has been in prison for over twenty years for a crime that he might not have committed), and what I love most about this series- the atmospheric descriptions. This is the perfect Fall book. I am a summer girl but reading this in August had me wishing for cooler nights, leaves turning on the trees and a fresh mystery for Cork O'Conner to solve.

Long time fans of this series will relish a return to Aurora and Cork's family life. New readers will be drawn in by well established characters a look at a part of the world that not too many books are written about. A great mystery to add to your Fall to be read shelves.

I love William Kent Krueger’s books. I talked with a friend recently about how I sometimes shy away from crime novels that are “[name] number 6”, or some such series. And yet, this is a Cork O’Connor #20 book, and I guarantee you I have not read the other 19 Cork O’Connor books. But, the beauty is….you don’t NEED to have read all the others to enjoy this one. Perhaps you don’t get the full background on the character, but I still fully enjoyed this book without having read the previous books in this “series”.

Cork’s first case is reopened, and seeing what happened 25 years ago in the original trial, versus what is transpiring now to find the truth of the crime, was a fully immersive experience. Typically with dual timelines, I see authors bounce back and forth every other chapter; with this book, it is in two separate parts/halves of the book, which I enjoyed.

I loved the story, the crime procedural elements, and seeing how these characters changed and grew over 25 years. WKK is a wonderful author with beautiful prose, heartfelt insight, and lovely characters.

Thank you Atria Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Old murder, new danger

Apostle’s Cove is an excellent entry in the Cork O’Connor series by William Kent Krueger. Cork is quickly drawn into a new investigation. His son, Stephen, tells him that he put an innocent man in jail while he was the Sheriff of Tamarack County. The story switches between Cork's investigation of the murder of a young mother 25 years ago and the present day. Cork uses his skills as a private investigator to re-examine the case. Not everyone is happy that old wounds are being opened, and some are willing to use deadly force to stop Cork.

The author has created a compelling cast of characters. From the close-knit O’Connor family to Cork’s long-time mentors, Henry Meloux and Sam Winter Moon. Their warmth and strength contrast with the dysfunctional individuals surrounding the murder victim. Both Cork’s daughter, Jenny and grandson, Waaboo, play significant roles in this story. Jenny partners with Cork in searching for clues. Waaboo has a mystical gift of prophecy, and he says that the Windigo is hungry and in Aurora. The tension builds throughout the book to a crashing crescendo that I didn’t expect.

Kent Krueger uses the setting of the north woods of Minnesota to great effect in this suspense. The main character, Cork O’Connor, is part Anishinaabe and straddles the two cultures. One of the themes of the book is the recurring lack of trust in the justice system by the Ojibwe (with good reason). This contributes to the difficulties in determining the truth in the initial investigation. A second theme is regrets. Cork reflects on his life and his regret that he didn’t follow his instincts that Axel Boshey was not the murderer.

This series is one of my go-to reads when I am looking for suspense and an intriguing mystery. Apostle’s Cove delivers that and more. I highly recommend an escape to the wonderful world of the O’Connor family and the Minnesota woods.

Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing a digital review copy!

Mistakes of the past lead to death in the present

Former sheriff turned PI Cork O'Connor has made his share of mistakes in the past, but is unprepared for the phone call he receives from his son Stephen. Stephen works for a non-profit group which works to free inmates who were wrongfully convicted of a crime, and has identified just such a case....one which Cork investigated as a newly elected sheriff two decades ago. A young local woman was found brutally murdered, and suspicion immediately fell upon her Ojibwe husband Axel. The marriage was not a happy one, there were rumors that each was cheating on the other, and Axel was known to have a serious drinking problem as well as having been suspected of murder once before. At the time, Cork had had his doubts, but all the evidence pointed to Axel who didn't offer much in his own defense. Based on Stephen's assertion that Axel might be innocent, even with Axel refusing to assist in the endeavor Cork digs back into the old case. Before long there will be a new murder, and it seems clear that someone in Tamarack County will do whatever is necessary to keep old secrets safely buried.
In this latest book, the 21st in the Cork O'Connor series, author William Kent Krueger has crafted another page-turner that combines an intriguing mystery (which unfolds through a dual timeline, the investigation as it had happened back in the day and Cork's present-day probe), a rich and well-described setting, and a cast of nuanced, fleshed out characters. It deals with members of the Ojibwe nation, the tensions that have always existed between the Native and white communities, and the often two-tiered justice system that the Native people face. Themes of substance abuse, abusive families and other sensitive topics are also woven into the storyline and handled with honesty and compassion. For readers of the series this tale will be an enjoyable addition to its predecessors, and it could certainly be read as a standalone (although those who have read other books in the series will have a slight advantage in understanding the characters' backstories and relationships to one another). Those who enjoy books by Tony Hillerman, C. J. Box and Craig Johnson will likely find this of interest. My thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me access to an early copy of this tale which blends suspenses, action and Native culture.

Apostle's Cove is an unusual return to an early Cork O'Connor case after Cork's law school son tells him that Axel Boshey, an Ojibwe man sent to prison years ago for murdering his wife, was wrongly convicted. The community had its reasons for convicting Boshey, and some of its members have their reasons for not wanting Cork, now a private detective, to look into the long-closed case.

Written with a dual timeline, Apostle's Cove gives readers a close look at young Sheriff Cork O'Connor and older Cork O'Connor, who must now grapple with his feelings about helping send Boshey to prison for most of his adult life despite Cork's doubts about his guilt. Might Cork's son be wrong about Boshey's innocence? After all, Axel Boshey had confessed to the murder.

With nagging doubts about Boshey's guilt, Cork's relives the decades-old case, which comes to life in the first 55% of the novel. With the entrance of two new characters, both connected to Axel Boshey but far too young to have played any role in events leading up to Axel's conviction, the remaining portion of the story focuses on Cork's reexamination of the case as Boshey, himself, wished to remain in prison.

In typical William Kent Krueger style, Apostle's Cove is much more than a mystery. It's a character study and a look at Minnesota's white versus Ojibwe culture, the later a logical topic because of Cork's mixed blood and the increasingly indigenous bloodlines of the younger members of his family. Through Cork's trusted Ojibwe advisors and his little grandson's warnings that he has seen the Wendigo, which will bring certain death to someone and perhaps more than one, the author again increases readers' awareness of Minnesota’s indigenous culture.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for an advance reader e-Galley of Apostle's Cove, yet another captivating and highly recommended novel from William Kent Krueger.

What to do With the Truth

“Dad, I’m pretty sure you sent an innocent man to prison.”

In “Apostle's Cove,” the 21st novel in William Kent Krueger's Cork O'Connor series, the retired sheriff finds himself grappling with a past injustice. Two decades prior, Cork incarcerated Axel Boshey, an Ojibwe man, for murder, but doubts about the conviction's validity have resurfaced. Cork has always harbored reservations about Boshey's confession and is now troubled by the feeling that he fell short in ensuring justice. It appears likely that Boshey has been shielding someone all this time, and he seems to have found a sense of purpose within prison walls. Cork's attempts to reopen the investigation and rectify the past are complicated by the passage of time and Boshey's reluctance to cooperate.

The novel features significant Native American influences, as well as overtly racist characters. Cork, who is of mixed Ojibwe and Irish heritage, has consistently encountered a mixed reception on the nearby reservation, primarily due to his role in law enforcement rather than his heritage. He frequently seeks guidance and wisdom from the tribe's elders, Sam Winter Moon and Henry Meloux.

Cork’s seven-year-old grandson, Waaboo, possesses a mixed supernatural blessing: he senses the impending arrival of the Windigo, a mythical cannibalistic ogre. While this ability elevates the family's apprehension, its inclusion here feels somewhat unnecessary, serving more as a series staple than a crucial plot device, unlike its pivotal role in Krueger's earlier work, "Spirit Crossing." There is no need to plumb the depths for monsters: the evil here is of human origin.

Krueger demonstrates masterful storytelling in this robust series, maintaining a brisk plot pace with well-developed characters. The portrayal of the Ojibwe community feels authentic, largely avoiding cultural appropriation, although some critics raise concerns about non-native authors portraying “white man’s Indians.”

"Apostle's Cove" is an enjoyable read and a worthy addition to the series.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Apostle’s Cove is William Kent Krueger’s 21st installment in the Cork O’Connor series — and wow, what a milestone! Full disclosure: I have not read all 21 (yet!), but that’s the beauty of this series — Krueger writes each book with such depth and clarity that you can easily step into Cork’s world at any point. I’ve read a handful of the earlier books plus the more recent ones, and the experience is always the same: I’m captivated, completely pulled into northern Minnesota’s landscape, Ojibwe culture, and, of course, a mystery that lingers long after the last page.

This time, Cork is facing ghosts from his past. Just before Halloween, feeling the weight of his upcoming birthday, he gets a call from his son Stephen, who now works with a nonprofit freeing the wrongfully imprisoned. Stephen is convinced that one of Cork’s earliest cases as sheriff — a brutal murder that put an Ojibwe man, Axel Boshey, behind bars for life — was a mistake. When Cork reopens the case, it’s not just old wounds that surface. Axel won’t talk, the case is decades old, and there are people in Tamarack County determined to keep the truth buried… no matter the cost.

What makes Apostle’s Cove even more powerful is the dual timeline structure: we travel back 25 years to see Cork as a young sheriff navigating the original case, then return to the present day where past and present collide. Krueger layers this with Ojibwe legend — including the haunting presence of the Windigo — and it gives the whole book a chilling, atmospheric edge.

And once again, the supporting cast shines. I adored Waaboo (Jenny’s son, Cork’s grandson). His mix of childhood wonder and unexpected wisdom adds heart and levity, balancing the heavier themes of justice, guilt, and redemption.

Krueger has this gift: he doesn’t just write a mystery, he writes about people, land, heritage, and community. The setting isn’t just a backdrop — it’s alive. As always, Ojibwe culture and tradition are deeply and respectfully interwoven into the story, making the novel feel both illuminating and haunting.

One line that stuck with me: “Every falling leaf comes to rest where it was always meant to be.” A reminder of fate, forgiveness, and the weight of choices.

Apostle’s Cove is suspenseful, moving, and unputdownable. Whether you’ve read all 21 books or are brand new to the series, this one is a perfect entry point. It’s a mystery rich with atmosphere, family, and truth — exactly what I’ve come to love from William Kent Krueger.

Apostle’s Cove by William Kent Krueger is a Cork O’Connor novel and a good one for a late-comer, such as I, to read because it shows Cork as a younger man, when he was sheriff, and as an older man, retired and dabbling in investigations and making hamburgers. Back in the day, a young woman had been butchered, almost literally. There was so much blood. Stab wounds and the initial wounds which were from a fireplace poker, one of which had killed her. Her mother was found, holding a butcher knife, but the coroner quickly put paid to that as the murder weapon. It was a complicated mess, with small children and a crazy grandmother involved. Chastity Bosey was the victim. She was pregnant. It was not her husband’s child. In fact, the other two children were not biologically who they were thought to be, either. Her husband, Abel Bosey, a native American, confessed. He was worried about his kids and about his girlfriend. See? A mess. Cork didn’t really think Abel was the murderer but, a confession? Able was sentenced to life. Now, twenty-five years later, Cork’s son, Stephen, a lawyer working for the Innocent Project, calls his father for help. Abel Bosey is innocent, but he doesn’t want to leave prison. Stephen needs help proving his innocence and convincing him to leave prison. Cork agrees to look into it, as does his daughter Jennie, who newest book isn’t going well and is looking for something else.

It’s very complicated: Aphrodite McGill, Chastity’s mother, came to the area as a flower child, married well, and now, and for years, had lived a dissipated life. She was usually drunk, or high, or both, and had slept with half the men in the county. It was hard to get anything intelligent out of her. There were other complications: Wild Bill, who had been the sheriff once and his former son-in-law, Rocky Martinelli, a fired cop, were far too involved with Aphrodite. Cork didn’t know where to begin, but he figured it out. He got beat up once, but he got past that. Then, in all unravelled. It was an amazing story. People from the past. Native mysticism. Excellent story, excellent characters. Plenty of people that are not quite right. Cork O’Connor is high on my list.

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“Apostle's Cove,” by William Kent Krueger, Atria Books, 336 pages, Sept. 2, 2025.

Cork O’Connor, retired sheriff and part-time private investigator, is closing up his small burger joint, Sam’s Place, one fall evening.

His son, Stephen, a second year law student, calls. He has an internship with the Great North Innocence Project. Stephen tells his father that decades ago, as the newly elected sheriff of Tamarack County, Cork was responsible for sending an Ojibwe man named Axel Boshey to prison for murder. Stephen is certain Boshey did not commit the murder.

This is told in two timelines. In the past, Cork is at his office one morning when a call comes in about a stabbing at Timber Lodge and Resort. He and other officers rush to the scene. Chastity Boshey has been stabbed. Aphrodite McGill, her mother, is the person who called. She tells them that Axel killed Chastity.

Fast-forward to present time, Cork feels compelled to reinvestigate the crime, but that is easier said than done. Not only is it a closed case but Axel Boshey is, inexplicably, refusing to help. The deeper Cork digs, the clearer it becomes that there are those in Tamarack County who are willing once again to commit murder to keep him from finding the truth.

This is the 21st in the series. The character development is wonderful, as the reader realizes who is no longer living in the present time. This is a blend of small-town atmosphere, Ojibwe culture, and homicide. The ending comes as a surprise. The reader doesn’t have to read the others in the excellent series to follow the story of Cork O’Connor.

I rate it four out of five stars.

In accordance with FTC guidelines, the advance reader's edition of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a review.

This one starts off with a bittersweet reckoning on age and time from Cork, acknowledging the passing of time and the losses in his life (that we've read about in previous books over the years of this series), and then ramps up when his son asks him to take a deeper look at a case from the past. There have been a lot of horrible things that have happened over the course of the books, but the details of the case in this one are up there with some of the worst. This exposes plenty of Aurora's darker sides and characters, but this is a really compelling read.
While I don't think there's any reason to not read this entire series, if you have wanted to dip your toes in and see what this series is about, this is a good one to pick up on its own (you'll still miss out on lots of backstory, but because of the trip to the past, this one works better than most as a standalone).

Apostle's Cove by William Kent Krueger is a real page-turner, told in a clear and suspenseful manner.
He does a brilliant job of weaving mystery, thriller and creating characters that we care about.
The story is filled with countless twists and turns.
The pace is relentless. The tension palpable.
Krueger spins a magnificent tale as only he can tell.
His action scenes are almost cinematic in their rendering, easy to follow, and his landscapes are breathtaking.

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This is #21 in the Cork O’Conner series. I have not read them all. So, these are stand alone tales. And they are stories you won’t soon forget!

A few nights before Halloween, as Cork O’Connor gloomily ruminates on his upcoming birthday, he receives a call from his son, Stephen, who is working for a nonprofit dedicated to securing freedom for unjustly incarcerated inmates. Stephen tells his father that decades ago, as the newly elected sheriff of Tamarack County, Cork was responsible for sending an Ojibwe man named Axel Boshey to prison for a brutal murder that Stephen is certain he did not commit.

This is told in 2 different time periods. The time of the murder and decades later when it comes to light that Alex may be convicted of a crime he didn’t commit.

I enjoyed the intricacies of this tale along with the myriad of suspects. Mr. Krueger does a fabulous job with these suspects. As a reader you are definitely guessing at who done it!

And let me tell you, not only is this a guessing game. But this hunt for the killer is full of drama and will keep you wanting to know more!

Need an unforgettable crime tale…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

APOSTLE'S COVE (CORK O'CONNOR, #21)
BY: WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER

I was surprised by how much I loved the storytelling by this talented Author, WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, which is the latest in this series, making this one number #21, in the Cork O'Connor saga called, "APOSTLE'S COVE." I devoured the first part in which this one is divided into two parts, making me want to recommend this to both genders as it's beautifully written, and unique. I took a risk since even though I own the first twenty of these, I haven't gotten a chance to read one before delving into this one, yet. It might enhance my reading experience even more, but I enjoyed this immensely as a standalone which I knew it was a welcome relief in the beginning when the Vice President, Editor in Chief, assures the reader that this one is a good place to start, since it reintroduces Sheriff Cork O'Connor's very first crimes. I loved the atmospheric setting and especially the Main Male Protagonist Sheriff Cork's sense of fairness and how he was so consciously driven by wanting to do the right thing. His character development is rich with humanity, and humbleness that hooked me right from the beginning, with it introducing a lot of characters, but that didn't hinder me from not being able to keep everybody straight.

He is approached by his son Stephen who is working for the Innocence Project about a man he's involved with that his father Sheriff Cork O'Connor possibly incarcerated a man twenty-five years earlier, who was wrongly convicted. The first part of this incredible novel goes back to the past, and I loved the dynamics between Cork, and his wife Jo, who is this point in time representing the husband of the murdered woman. I love how Cork's a family man, but also pragmatic. There is evidence that is uncovered during the investigation that points towards the husband who then confesses which he now after twenty five years recants. Only now in Part two this incarcerated man does not assist Cork who is in his sixties, and a Private Investigator in helping Cork, since he's become institutionalized, and feels like his life in prison gives him purpose.

This is in fact a good place for new readers to introduce themselves to this captivating series that I can't praise highly enough. I'm really excited that I own the twenty former novels to this series which in my opinion is fast paced, and masterfully character driven. I loved learning about the Ojibwe Native Americans that inhabit the County where this takes place. This Author's written other novels which I've been wanting to read, and he exceeded my high expectations with this latest one in the series which deserves to reach as wide of an audience as possible. This would make for the perfect reading experiences if read during Halloween, as it features that season heavily throughout this narrative. I'll be recommending this to all friends and family who aren't already familiar with this Spectacular Author's work already. Although, I have a feeling it's me that's late to the party. Five Sparkling Stars!.

Publication Date: September 2, 2025

Thank you to Net Galley, William Kent Krueger, and Atria Books for generously providing me with my ELECTRIFYING ARC, in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own, as always.

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I’ve long enjoyed the Cork O’Connor series, but Apostle’s Cove is unique in that a large portion of the book rewinds a couple of decades to explore things that happened when Cork was sheriff some 20 years ago. His grown son (in the present day) convinces Cork to take another look at a case that he handled as a new sheriff, before his son was even born. In doing so we get to not only gain insights into characters at a time when they were twenty years younger, we also visit characters that are no longer with us in the later books. It’s a clever way to engage longtime fans and new readers alike. As usual, Krueger’s writing is engaging and each chapter leaves the reader wanting more, with the addition in this book of there being two timelines. I recommend Apostle’s Cove, especially for longtime fans of the Cork O’Connor mystery series. Reading this book makes me want to go back and read all of the books again! I think new readers will find this book enjoyable as well, but reading all of the prior books would provide the best experience in my opinion. Thank you to the publisher, Atria Books, and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book.