Desolation Mountain

New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger delivers yet another ΓÇ£punch-to-the-gut blend of detective story and investigative fictionΓÇ¥ (Booklist,starred review) as Cork OΓÇÖConnor and his son Stephen work together to uncover the truth behind the tragic plane crash of a senator on Desolation Mountain and the mysterious disappearances of several first responders. This is a heart-pounding mystery the scope and consequences of which go far beyond what father or son could ever have imagined. There are more things in heaven and earthHoratiothan are dreamt of in your philosophy. To Stephen OΓÇÖConnorHamletΓÇÖs dour observation is more than just words. All his lifehe has had visions of tragedies to come. When he experiences the vision of a great bird shot from the skyhe knows something terrible is about to happen. The crash of a private plane on Desolation Mountain in a remote part of the Iron Lake Reservationwhich kills a United States senator and most of her familyconfirms StephenΓÇÖs worst fears. Stephen joins his fatherCork OΓÇÖConnor and a few Ojibwe men from the nearby Iron Lake reservation to sift through the smoldering wreckage when the FBI arrives and quickly assumes control of the situation. What seems like the end of the OΓÇÖConnorsΓÇÖ involvement ishoweveronly the beginning of a harrowing journey to understand the truth behind the SenatorΓÇÖs death. As he initiates his own probeCork OΓÇÖConnor stumbles upon a familiar face in Bo Thorsona private security consultant whose unnamed clients have hired him to look quietly into the cause of the crash. The men agree to join forces in their investigationbut soon Cork begins to wonder if ThorsonΓÇÖs loyalties lie elsewhere. In that far north Minnesota Countywhich is overrun with agents of the FBINTSBDoDand even members of a rightwing militiaall of whom have their own agendasCorkStephenand Bo attempt to navigate a perilous course. Roadblocked by lies from the highest levels of governmentuncertain who to trustand facing growing threats the deeper they dig for answersthe three men finally understand that to get to the truththey will have to face the great menacea beast of true evil lurking in the woodsΓÇöa beast with a murderous intent of unimaginable scale.