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tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Cork O'Connor is back, and he's playing with the big guys this time.
While Cork is back in his beloved Northwoods of Minnesota, this plot definitely has a bigger reach--domestic terrorism? Cover-ups? Assassination? Cork is in an entirely new arena, but he's not alone. He has his family (minus Annie, who is conspicuously absent) and his mide, Henry Meloux. He also has an acquaintance from his past, a former secret service agent now working for hire.
Honestly, this story shouldn't work. The scope is just too large for Cork's world. However, the addition of his old something-like-a-pal, Bo Thorson (a character who was introduced in a previous and lesser-known standalone novel). Without Bo, there would be no way I could have suspended my disbelief.
We get a lot of Stephen in this book, who has become an interesting character on his own. My guess is that Stephen's character will continue to develop alongside his father's scrapes in the future. I would have liked more of the newer characters, Rainy and Daniel. However, I hope they will become more integral in future novels. And, as usual, Waboo steals the show and the readers' hearts.
I enjoy it when Cork steps out of his comfort zone now and then. Krueger seems to know how much of that is appropriate, so I'm not worried about the series' future. This was a fun romp, but I'll be happy when Cork returns to his usual cases and dangers.
While Cork is back in his beloved Northwoods of Minnesota, this plot definitely has a bigger reach--domestic terrorism? Cover-ups? Assassination? Cork is in an entirely new arena, but he's not alone. He has his family (minus Annie, who is conspicuously absent) and his mide, Henry Meloux. He also has an acquaintance from his past, a former secret service agent now working for hire.
Honestly, this story shouldn't work. The scope is just too large for Cork's world. However, the addition of his old something-like-a-pal, Bo Thorson (a character who was introduced in a previous and lesser-known standalone novel). Without Bo, there would be no way I could have suspended my disbelief.
We get a lot of Stephen in this book, who has become an interesting character on his own. My guess is that Stephen's character will continue to develop alongside his father's scrapes in the future. I would have liked more of the newer characters, Rainy and Daniel. However, I hope they will become more integral in future novels. And, as usual, Waboo steals the show and the readers' hearts.
I enjoy it when Cork steps out of his comfort zone now and then. Krueger seems to know how much of that is appropriate, so I'm not worried about the series' future. This was a fun romp, but I'll be happy when Cork returns to his usual cases and dangers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Kidnapping and Gun violence
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