Order of Cork O’Connor Books
Cork O’Connor is a fictional character created by American author William Kent Krueger who is featured in a series of mystery novels. Despite the very Irish name, Cork is only part-Irish; the other part being Ojibwe. The series is set in Northern Minnesota, which is an area of largely mixed heritage.
The first Cork O’Connor book, Iron Lake, was published in 1998. Since then, Krueger has come out with approximately one new book in the series every year. Below is the recommended reading order of William Kent Krueger’s Cork O’Connor series:
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Publication Order of Cork O'Connor Books
I am currently reading “Spirit Crossing” the 20th book in the Cork O’Connor” series by William Kent Kreuger, Much as I am racing through to get to the end, I am dreading the fact that it will end all to soon, and that I will have to hope, that there will be a NEXT book in this wonderful series.
I have read the first four Cork O’Connor books. Should I read the prequel before continuing the order and reading Mercy Falls? Thank you for a reply.
Personally I’d read in publication order. I find when you read the prequel at the time it was released, it has more of an impact as that’s the way the author intended it.
I have read them all. I recommend reading them in publication order. If I had read the prequel first there would be less mystery reading the more current books.
I read the prequel before I started the series. I have only read #1 Iron Lake but I’m glad I read Lightening Strike 1st. It gives one so much background on Cork when he was young that explains actions, thoughts and behaviors as a man. I’m ready to continue the series!
Good we all have choices on how we like to read! Enjoy!
Where is Devil’s Bed? According to another list I saw, it should be no. 4.
That one is a standalone and not part of the Cork O’Connor series.