God’s Country

God’s Country is book 22 in William Kent Krueger’s Cork O’Connor series. Cork is preparing for a family trip into Quetico-Superior Country, better known as the Boundary Waters, when disturbing visions warn him that trouble is coming. He chooses not to think too deeply about them. Then his friend Cordell Bishop goes missing, and Cork finds signs that something violent has happened.

His search brings him into conflict with the Kennedy brothers, dangerous men looking for money their late father hid before he died. As the situation gets worse, Cork has to bargain with criminals, help others escape, and decide how far he is willing to go when the law cannot protect them. This time, getting home safely may mean giving in to the darkest part of himself.

God's Country

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by William Kent Krueger

Cork O’Connor series #22

published August 2026

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Cork O’Connor, preparing for a family trip into the Boundary Waters, is troubled by ominous visions about his future. Ignoring the warnings, he uncovers signs of violence while searching for his missing friend, Cordell Bishop. Soon, he is forced to negotiate with dangerous criminals, the Kennedy brothers, who are seeking their late father’s hidden stash.

Facing escalating danger and difficult choices, Cork grapples with his darkest instincts as he helps others escape and eventually takes justice into his own hands. God’s Country is an action-packed thrill ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.


Part of the Cork O’Connor series – see the full reading order on the William Kent Krueger Books in Order page.