William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger

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August 18th, 2026: God's Country (Cork O'Connor, #22)

Apostle's Cove (Cork O'Connor, #21) was the most recently released book by William Kent Krueger, on September 2nd, 2025.

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William Kent Krueger Stats: The highest rated book by William Kent Krueger on Book Notification is Boundary Waters, the 2nd novel in the Cork O'Connor series. The second-highest rated book is Thunder Bay (Cork O'Connor #7).

The most read book by William Kent Krueger on Book Notification is Iron Lake, the first novel in the Cork O'Connor series. The second most read book is Boundary Waters (Cork O'Connor #2).

Below is a complete list of William Kent Krueger books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by William Kent Krueger is the Cork O'Connor Series.

List of Cork O'Connor Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Cork O'Connor books are Iron Lake, Boundary Waters, and Purgatory Ridge.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Iron Lake
1998
Go
2
9
Boundary Waters
1999
Go
3
8.8
Purgatory Ridge
2001
Go
4
8.9
Blood Hollow
2004
Go
5
8.3
Mercy Falls
2005
Go
6
8.8
Copper River
2006
Go
7
8.9
Thunder Bay
2007
Go
8
8.4
Red Knife
2008
Go
9
8.8
Heaven's Keep
2009
Go
10
8.7
Vermilion Drift
2010
Go
11
8.7
Northwest Angle
2011
Go
12
8.5
Trickster's Point
2012
Go
13
8.8
Tamarack County
2013
Go
14
8.5
Windigo Island
2014
Go
15
8.8
Manitou Canyon
2016
Go
16
8.3
Sulfur Springs
2017
Go
17
8.6
Desolation Mountain
2018
Go
18
8.8
Lightning Strike
2021
Go
19
8.3
Fox Creek
2022
Go
20
8
Spirit Crossing
2024
Go
21
8
Apostle's Cove
2025
Go
22
God's Country
2026
Go

Lightning Strike is a prequel to the series.

List of Cork O'Connor Companion Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
The World of Cork O'Connor
2016
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Ordinary Grace, This Tender Land, and The River We Remember.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.9
The Devil's Bed
2003
Go
2
8.6
Ordinary Grace
2013
Go
3
8.8
This Tender Land
2018
Go
4
8.1
The River We Remember
2023
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Hixton
2010
Go
2
9.3
The Levee
2023
Go

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
The William Kent Krueger Reader's Companion
2012
Go

List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

Features dark crime stories set in different cities or regions, each written by local authors who capture the gritty vibe of their location.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
San Francisco Noir
2002
Go
2
Seattle Noir
2003
Go
3
Bronx Noir
2003
Go
4
Brooklyn Noir
2004
Go
5
8
Hasidic Noir
2004
Go
6
Brooklyn Noir 2
2005
Go
7
Chicago Noir
2005
Go
8
Dublin Noir
2005
Go
9
Manhattan Noir
2006
Go
10
4
Miami Noir
2006
Go
11
D.C. Noir
2006
Go
12
Baltimore Noir
2006
Go
13
Twin Cities Noir
2006
Go
14
London Noir
2006
Go
15
10
New Orleans Noir
2007
Go
16
Los Angeles Noir
2007
Go
17
Wall Street Noir
2007
Go
18
Havana Noir
2007
Go
19
Detroit Noir
2007
Go
20
Queens Noir
2008
Go
21
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
2008
Go
22
Toronto Noir
2008
Go
23
Las Vegas Noir
2008
Go
24
Trinidad Noir
2008
Go
25
D.C. Noir 2
2008
Go
26
Manhattan Noir 2
2008
Go
27
Paris Noir
2008
Go
28
Istanbul Noir
2008
Go
29
9
Boston Noir
2009
Go
30
Rome Noir
2009
Go
31
San Francisco Noir 2
2009
Go
32
Portland Noir
2009
Go
33
6
Delhi Noir
2009
Go
34
6
Phoenix Noir
2009
Go
35
Los Angeles Noir 2
2010
Go
36
Mexico City Noir
2010
Go
37
Richmond Noir
2010
Go
38
Orange County Noir
2010
Go
39
10
Indian Country Noir
2010
Go
40
Moscow Noir
2010
Go
41
Lone Star Noir
2010
Go
42
Philadelphia Noir
2010
Go
43
Haiti Noir
2010
Go
44
Copenhagen Noir
2010
Go
45
Pittsburgh Noir
2011
Go
46
San Diego Noir
2011
Go
47
Barcelona Noir
2011
Go
48
4
Cape Cod Noir
2011
Go
49
New Jersey Noir
2011
Go
50
Staten Island Noir
2012
Go
51
10
Mumbai Noir
2012
Go
52
Long Island Noir
2012
Go
53
6
Venice Noir
2012
Go
54
Kingston Noir
2012
Go
55
St. Petersburg Noir
2012
Go
56
Kansas City Noir
2012
Go
57
8
Boston Noir 2
2012
Go
58
USA Noir
2013
Go
59
Manila Noir
2013
Go
60
Buffalo Noir
2013
Go
61
Dallas Noir
2013
Go
62
Haiti Noir 2
2013
Go
63
9
Singapore Noir
2014
Go
64
Prison Noir
2014
Go
65
Tel Aviv Noir
2014
Go
66
Tehran Noir
2014
Go
67
10
Belfast Noir
2014
Go
68
Helsinki Noir
2014
Go
69
Rio Noir
2014
Go
70
Providence Noir
2015
Go
71
Chicago Noir: The Classics
2015
Go
72
Memphis Noir
2015
Go
73
7
Zagreb Noir
2015
Go
74
Marseille Noir
2015
Go
75
Beirut Noir
2015
Go
76
New Orleans Noir: The Classics
2016
Go
77
Stockholm Noir
2016
Go
78
Brussels Noir
2016
Go
79
Mississippi Noir
2016
Go
80
St. Louis Noir
2016
Go
81
Prague Noir
2016
Go
82
San Juan Noir
2016
Go
83
Oakland Noir
2017
Go
84
Trinidad Noir: The Classics
2017
Go
85
7
Atlanta Noir
2017
Go
86
New Haven Noir
2017
Go
87
Montana Noir
2017
Go
88
Buenos Aires Noir
2017
Go
89
Montreal Noir
2017
Go
90
Berlin Noir
2018
Go
91
São Paulo Noir
2018
Go
92
6
Santa Cruz Noir
2018
Go
93
Lagos Noir
2018
Go
94
Marrakech Noir
2018
Go
95
7
Baghdad Noir
2018
Go
96
7
Vancouver Noir
2018
Go
97
Sydney Noir
2018
Go
98
Hong Kong Noir
2018
Go
99
7
Amsterdam Noir
2019
Go
100
Milwaukee Noir
2019
Go
101
Houston Noir
2019
Go
102
Nairobi Noir
2020
Go
103
Columbus Noir
2020
Go
104
Santa Fe Noir
2020
Go
105
7
Alabama Noir
2020
Go
106
Berkeley Noir
2020
Go
107
7
Addis Ababa Noir
2020
Go
108
Tampa Bay Noir
2020
Go
109
Miami Noir: The Classics
2020
Go
110
8
Accra Noir
2020
Go
111
Belgrade Noir
2020
Go
112
Palm Springs Noir
2021
Go
113
Paris Noir: The Suburbs
2022
Go
114
8
Denver Noir
2022
Go
115
South Central Noir
2022
Go
116
Cleveland Noir
2023
Go
117
East Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
118
West Jerusalem Noir
2023
Go
119
Honolulu Noir
2024
Go
120
Sacramento Noir
2025
Go
121
Hamburg Noir
2025
Go
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List of Music and Murder Mystery Books in Publication Order

Mystery collections inspired by famous music albums.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
Hotel California (By: Heather Graham, John Gilstrap, Reed Farrel Coleman, Andrew Child, Amanda Flower, Don Bruns, Rick Bleiweiss, Jennifer Dornbush)
2022
Go
2
10
Thriller (With: Heather Graham, Jeffery Deaver, Don Bruns, Dahlia Rose, David R. Slayton)
2023
Go
3
10
Back in Black (By: Heather Graham, Reed Farrel Coleman, Ward Larsen, Tori Eldridge, Andrew Child, Don Bruns)
2024
Go
4
10
Bat Out of Hell (By: Charles Todd, Heather Graham, John Gilstrap, Andrew Child, Don Bruns, Rick Bleiweiss, Dave Bruns, C.J. Kudlacz)
2025
Go
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List of William Kent Krueger Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Death Do Us Part
2006
Go
2
These Guns for Hire
2006
Go
3
Resort to Murder
2007
Go
4
Paris Noir
2008
Go
5
5
Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense
2009
Go
6
7.3
Crimes by Moonlight
2010
Go
7
Writes of Spring
2012
Go
8
Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction
2012
Go
9
Reader's Digest Select Editions, Volume 340
2015
Go
10
Bullets and Other Hurting Things: A Tribute to Bill Crider
2021
Go
11
10
Thriller
2023
Go
12
10
Bat Out of Hell
2025
Go
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William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger was born on November 16th, 1950 and is currently 75 years old. William Kent Krueger was born in Torrington, Wyoming, USA. Krueger attended Stanford University.

William Kent Krueger is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, and Crime Fiction genres.

William Kent Krueger is the author of the Cork O'Connor series which currently consists of 22 novels. The Cork O'Connor series started in 1998 with the novel Iron Lake. The most recently released novel in the Cork O'Connor series was Apostle's Cove which was released in 2025. There is an upcoming novel for the Cork O'Connor series titled God's Country which is being released on August 18th, 2026.

Krueger has been on the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! annual international top ten list in Japan one time. It was for his standalone novel Ordinary Grace, which ranked 3rd in 2016.

Lightening Strike was named one of the Best Thrillers of 2021 by The Real Book Spy website, adding whether you're new to Cork's world or a longtime fan of the series, this one is a must. The following year Fox Creek would be listed among the top 15 Best Mysteries, Crime, & Thrillers of Psychological Suspense novels of 2022.

William Kent Krueger: Awards & Accolades

Many of William Kent Krueger's books have won awards, including:

The following novels by William Kent Krueger were nominated for these awards:

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William Kent Krueger: F.A.Q

When was William Kent Krueger Born? How old is William Kent Krueger?

William Kent Krueger was born on November 16th, 1950. William Kent Krueger is currently 75 years old.

Where was William Kent Krueger Born?

William Kent Krueger was born in Torrington, Wyoming, USA and is American.

What book awards has William Kent Krueger won?

Iron Lake: Barry Award: Best First Novel (1999), Anthony Award: Best First Mystery (1999).
Blood Hollow: Anthony Award: Best Mystery Novel (2005).
Mercy Falls: Anthony Award: Best Mystery Novel (2006).
Thunder Bay: Dilys Award: Best Mystery Novel (2008).
Ordinary Grace: Barry Award: Best Novel (2014), Dilys Award: Best Mystery Novel (2014), Macavity Award: Best Mystery Novel (2014), Lefty Award: The Squid Award (2014), Edgar Award: Best Mystery Novel (2014), Anthony Award: Best Mystery Novel (2014).
Sulfur Springs: Lefty Award: Best Mystery Novel (2018).
Lightning Strike: Lefty Award: Best Mystery Novel (2022).

What was the first book William Kent Krueger wrote?

The first book written by William Kent Krueger was Iron Lake, published in 1998.

What was the most recent book William Kent Krueger wrote?

His most recently released work was Apostle's Cove on September 2nd, 2025.

What is the most popular book by William Kent Krueger?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular William Kent Krueger book is Iron Lake. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Iron Lake (8.44)
  2. Boundary Waters (8.96)
  3. Purgatory Ridge (8.78)
  4. Blood Hollow (8.86)
  5. Mercy Falls (8.28)

What genres does William Kent Krueger Write?

William Kent Krueger primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Police Procedural Mystery, Regional Mystery, and Small Town Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by William Kent Krueger?

William Kent Krueger has a new book coming out on August 18th, 2026 called God's Country.

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How many books has William Kent Krueger written?

William Kent Krueger has written 32 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 22 books in the Cork O'Connor Series, 1 book in the Cork O'Connor Companion Series, 4 Standalone Novels, 2 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Short Story Collection, 2 books in the Akashic Noir Series.

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