First published 2026
Cork O'Connor prepares for a family expedition into the Boundary Waters when disturbing visions cloud his thoughts about what lies ahead. Despite these troubling warnings, he cannot ignore signs that his friend Cordell Bishop has vanished under suspicious circumstances. His search reveals evidence of brutal violence and draws him into a deadly confrontation with the Kennedy brothers. These dangerous criminals will stop at nothing to locate their deceased father's concealed fortune. Cork finds himself trapped between protecting innocent lives and confronting increasingly violent threats. The Kennedy brothers escalate their tactics as Cork helps potential victims flee to safety. Forced into impossible decisions, he must wrestle with his own capacity for violence while the situation spirals beyond his control. When conventional justice fails, Cork takes matters into his own hands in this latest installment of William Kent Krueger's acclaimed series.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Boundary Waters
Period: Contemporary
256 pages · Kindle Edition · Atria Books
Content warnings: violence