Kevin G. (2littletime) reviewed on 10/24/2017 + 57 more book reviews

William Kent Krueger is my favored and preferred author, to date including this most recent book he has penned, I have read every one. Of course probably like most readers the most enjoyable for me are the Cork O'Connor series. That said Sulfur Springs was probably one of my least favorite books that he has wrote. I can't quite put my finger as to why, as it could be the setting, although he has taken us out of Minnesota before in such adventures as Heaven's Keep which I really enjoyed. Perhaps it could be the characters, but as usual he gives us very colorful characters such as Jocko, Slyvestor, and the evil Rodriguez. Again I can't quite totally put a finger on it as to why this particular book missed the mark for me. The story takes us to Arizona in search of his step son Peter who left a message on Rainy (his mother's) phone that sounded as theough he was in deep trouble and had committed a murder. The adventure has Cork O'Connor and his new bride on the next plane to AZ in search of clues. Of course no less than any other in the series Cork finds himself in the middle of trouble as he and Rainy dig deep into the puzzle in search of her missing son. Kruegers description of AZ I find as I would imagine it as I haven't ever had the pleasure of traveling there. He gives us readers an in depth description of the sights, smells, and surroundings. The mystery perhaps not quite as entwined with twists as others in the past, and to be honest I find myself missing some of the regular characters being involved such as his former sister-in-law Rose and her husband Mal, as well as his son, 2 daughters, and the often written about members of his circle in Minnesota. I will admit I love his descriptions of the northwoods as I have myself been to many places he writes about in his books such as Hayward, WI and Duluth, MN. Still I will admit I like the change of pace taking us to a different part of the country. Still no matter I will find myself waiting anxiously for a good and familar friend to return of his next adventure in the series!

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