Lightning Strike

In this compelling prequel to the Cork O’Connor series, bestselling author William Kent Krueger explores the complex dynamics of fathers and sons in the small Minnesota town of Aurora during the summer of 1963. Twelve-year-old Cork O’Connor’s world is turned upside down when he discovers the body of a revered local figure, prompting him to question the truths of his hometown and family. As his father, Sheriff Liam O’Connor, investigates the apparent suicide, Cork embarks on his own quest for answers, leading them both to confront deep-seated conflicts and the nature of truth. This poignant narrative captures the challenges of growing up and the mysteries that linger in life.