From the very first page of Fox Creek it’s indisputable that William Kent Krueger doesn’t write ordinary crime thrillers. As you read further, you realize the book is a beautiful work of literature with unique characters and life lessons that speak in subtle and gentle tones, but have a shattering impact.
In the serene natural outdoors of Aurora, Cork O’Conner faces a dangerous adversary when a team of mercenaries hunt a woman who is being protected by Cork’s wife and an ancient Ojibwe healer. Sniper rifles blasting off and danger nigh, the narrative goes 0-100 in a matter of minutes.
The action sequences are crisp and grounded with an emphasis on logistical smarts, giving off an air of prey vs predator in the wilderness. The fun part is in the constantly switching roles of the characters between the two lethal categories in an unprecedented turn of events.
The action is second to the smooth and swift prose of William Kent Krueger. Describing the situations and rich characters with elegance and panache, the storyline feels both fantastical yet grounded for an immersive storytelling experience. I was mesmerized by mystical elements that blended so artistically with Native American culture.
Treat yourself to this high caliber crime thriller with scenic visuals and remarkable characters on an adventure for the mind as much as for the soul. Fox Creek is a thriller, but it is also so much more.
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