Blood Hollow – Cork OConnor Book 4

Blood Hollow is a horror and mystery novel by author William Kent Krueger. 17-year-old Charlotte Kane, the beautiful, radiant and lovable daughter of a wealthy widow, disappears in a drunken New Year’s Eve sleigh ride, a blizzard knocks out all search efforts. Charlotte Kane’s body was found in the spring thawed 4 months later, Cork didn’t know anything and Cork investigated to find the killer of Charlotte Kane.

Here are the top 3 reviews and comments that readers love about this fascinating book.

Review 1: Blood Hollow – Cork OConnor Book 4 audiobook by David

Kreuger is to Minnesota what Connelly is to LA

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I’ve just finished the first 4 books of this series over the last two weeks. I’m a huge fan of crime mysteries and have read many of the more popular authors of this type of genre including Michael Connelly, CJ Box, Craig Johnson, Robert Crais, and Harlen Coben to mention a few. Up until now I’ve enjoyed them all, but didn’t think any of them would ever compare to Micheal Connelly and the Harry Bosch series. Well I’m here to tell you there’s some competition in town now.

Although William Kent Kreugar may not have the intricate and surprising plot twists like Connelly, he more than makes up for it with his cast of characters and a very believable and relatable protagonist and his family living in a very unique area. There is always some form of moral conflict at the center of each of his stories and Blood Hollow is no different.

Don’t be put off by the few that have problems with the Christian or Catholic underpinnings of this story. There has always been a very predominant aspect of spirituality in all of the books in this series. Mostly it’s been oriented around Native American spirituality with just a few references to Cork O’Conner and his family’s Catholic heritage. That never bothered anyone until the Christian heritage became more predominant in this book. I guess for some people mentioning Christianity is akin to “preaching” whereas native american spirituality isn’t…go figure.

At any rate, this is a top-notch story told in a powerful and believable way that allows one to feel a real connection to the events and the people involved. What draws me into this book as well as his previous books is enjoying how the characters grow and change from the things they experience. By the time I get to the end I feel nearly as exhausted as the characters because I’ve been on the ride with them. And I also take away little bits of wisdom I’ve absorbed during the process that I can take with me on my own personal journey. To me, that’s a pretty good deal.

Review 2: Blood Hollow – Cork OConnor Book 4 audiobook by Sara

Minnesota Mysteries Evolve

So I finished book three–Purgatory Ridge and this book number four–Blood Hollow as back to back post holiday listening. I thought the third book in the series was really well written and very engaging. However, to me, it was also very sad. Krueger really captured the fragility of life and families and the loneliness that can exist in the midst of community.

This fourth book returns strongly to life in Aurora and focuses much more on Cork and his family and their day to day existence. Be aware that there is still a sense of angst and a strong feeling of how little neighbors often really know one another. Krueger really captures community conflict, Native American beliefs, religious thought and the natural beauty of wild Minnesota.

To me this is a multidimensional and complex series which weaves together many disparate people, concepts and ideas. At times it can feel a bit over done–a bit far fetched–but in the end I think there is a strong storyline with a high degree of consistency from book to book. Recommended if you like mysteries with depth and a solid sense of regional setting and atmosphere.

Do be aware that while the author takes on difficult topics, Krueger’s writing engages, and he paints beautiful word pictures and images with his storytelling. Unusual for a thriller/mystery.

Review 3: Blood Hollow – Cork OConnor Book 4 audiobook by Peter G. Osborne

a journey worth taking

this story is a story on two levels, the secular and the spiritual. it keeps you listening and thinking right to the end. as a Catholic Priest myself, I was relieved that finally, after many years the priest was real , human and not a scum bag! there are many good priests in the world and Father Mals struggle is real. thank you Mr Kruger for a fantastic story and a renewed sense of the goodness in the struggle of being human!

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