Northwest Angle

Northwest Angle is a Cork O’Connor novel that pushes the series into survival territory as much as mystery. What begins as a family houseboat trip on Lake of the Woods turns dangerous when a violent storm separates Cork from his daughter Jenny and leaves them stranded on a remote island. There they come across the body of a murdered young woman and a living infant, discoveries that turn a desperate attempt to get home safely into something far more ominous.

Set in the isolated maze of islands and water along the northern border, the novel has a tense, exposed atmosphere where natural danger and human violence feel equally immediate. The story blends wilderness suspense with crime fiction, but its emotional center remains the bond between Cork and his family. Readers can expect a fast-moving, high-stakes mystery with strong personal stakes, a vivid sense of place, and a darker edge than a conventional investigation. Even within a long-running series, this one stands out for how directly it traps Cork inside the danger.

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