Desolation Mountain

By: William Kent Krueger

Narrated by: David Chandler

New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger delivers yet another "punch-to-the-gut blend of detective story and investigative fiction" (Booklist, starred review) as Cork O'Connor and his son Stephen work together to uncover the truth behind the tragic plane crash of a senator on Desolation Mountain and the mysterious disappearances of several first responders. This is a heart-pounding and devastating mystery the scope and consequences of which go far beyond what father or son could ever have imagined.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

To Stephen O'Connor, Hamlet's dour observation is more than just words. All his life, he has had visions of tragedies to come. When he experiences the vision of a great bird shot from the sky, he knows something terrible is about to happen. The crash of a private plane on Desolation Mountain in a remote part of the Iron Lake Reservation, which kills a United States senator and most of her family, confirms Stephen's worst fears.

Stephen joins his father, Cork O'Connor and a few Ojibwe men from the nearby Iron Lake reservation to sift through the smoldering wreckage when the FBI arrives and quickly assumes control of the situation. What seems like the end of the O'Connors' involvement is, however, only the beginning of a harrowing journey to understand the truth behind the Senator's death. As he initiates his own probe, Cork O'Connor stumbles upon a familiar face in Bo Thorson, a private security consultant whose unnamed clients have hired him to look quietly into the cause of the crash. The men agree to join forces in their investigation, but soon Cork begins to wonder if Thorson's loyalties lie elsewhere.

In that far north Minnesota County, which is overrun with agents of the FBI, NTSB, DoD, and even members of a right-wing militia, all of whom have their own agendas, Cork, Stephen, and Bo attempt to navigate a perilous course. Roadblocked by lies from the highest levels of government, uncertain who to trust, and facing growing threats the deeper they dig for answers, the three men finally understand that to get to the truth, they will have to face the great menace, a beast of true evil lurking in the woods - a beast with a murderous intent of unimaginable scale.

©2018 William Kent Krueger (P)2018 Recorded Books

Entertaining

This was a pretty standard thriller, and not too unrealistic. It won't make my top 10 list, but I did enjoy it.

Another great Cork O'Connor mystery

I love the characters. I enjoy the spiritual aspects of the story. Regrettably the government cover up is probably more true than not. The themes are family, community, spirituality, and human greed and lust for power.

Another Intelligent Story

William Kent Krueger’s books are good action tales, but without terrible violence. There’s enough interest in the characters and villains to keep everything moving. This particular one is complex with secrets and coverups, but strength in the protagonists connections to the reservation and the northern woods.

Another great story from WKK

I Love all his stories and the characters as they develop in each new book.

Good Read

Tge Author twist a story out useing all tge charters you grow to love in this series.
He takes you to a beautiful land , one of which few of his readers will never have the chance to experience in real life

Story is engaging and plausible; good character mix and well developed; very good narration.

Like main character, Cork O’Connor and his developing array of family and friends. Like his realistic/human experience as private detective.

exciting and thought-provoking

Another home-run by William Kent Krueger. Plenty of twists and turns in the story right up to the very end. Touches you on many different levels.

beautiful and honest stories..

I've been following these books for years.. Being from North Shore area myself, I find myself drawn into the rythem....

Book 17

I have read all 17 books in this Series and enjoyed them all.
I highly recommend these books.
however I don't like how Book 17 ended. or I should say I am shocked and saddend at this ending. and that it is the last Book. Wow!!!

Wonderful story weaving

I’ve enjoyed a few other books by William Kent Krueger and this book does not disappoint.

Each twist as turn kept me wondering who would survive and would the truth be known.

I enjoy getting to know the steady characters, like Henry & Cork.