Authors >
William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger
Photo Credit: Tony Nelson

William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of twelve previous Cork O’Connor novels, including Northwest Angle and Trickster’s Point, as well as the novel Ordinary Grace. He lives in the Twin Cities with his family. Visit his website... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Life owes me nothing, no matter how hard I work. Whatever good comes to me in the end is simply a gift and a blessing.
Learn more about William Kent Krueger
X Are you a fan?

Find out about new releases by this author, recommendations, special offers, and more.

My life in 8 words: "Family. Reflection. Writing. Discipline. And always the dream."
Related multimediaclose x

Video

1 to 4 of 4
  • 1635265513_1597203367001_449-full
    1. On the Road with Atria’s Great Mystery Bus Tour
    15:00
    1594011694001
  • 1635265513_1215424809001_60-full
    2. Northwest Angle
    03:17
    1048979065001
  • 1635265513_36650375001_0e5c229c-d54d-4837-9e31-46769acd0b4d-120
    3. Novelist William Kent Krueger Discusses Heaven's Keep
    02:12
    36637677001
  • 1635265513_1574417905001_4-full
    4. On the Road with Atria’s Great Mystery Bus Tour
    06:11
    1573627802001
See more multimedia
The William Kent Krueger Collection #2 will be released on July 16, 2013 in eBook
about 4 hours ago
Tamarack County will be released on August 20, 2013 in Hardcover, eBook
about 4 hours ago
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find William Kent Krueger appearances
about 5 hours ago
Excerpt:
Excerpt 1 from Boundary Waters
Jun 15, 2013
Atria Book Club Bites will be released on June 04, 2013 in eBook
Jun 04, 2013
Atria Book Club Bites is now available in eBook
Jun 04, 2013
Trickster's Point will be released on May 07, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
Trickster's Point is now available in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
Ordinary Grace will be released on March 26, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
Mar 26, 2013
Ordinary Grace is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
Mar 26, 2013
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find William Kent Krueger appearances
Jan 16, 2013
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find William Kent Krueger appearances
Jan 05, 2013
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find William Kent Krueger appearances
Dec 21, 2012
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find William Kent Krueger appearances
Dec 13, 2012
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find William Kent Krueger appearances
Sep 20, 2012
Trickster's Point will be released on August 21, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 21, 2012

William Kent Krueger Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Life owes me nothing, no matter how hard I work. Whatever good comes to me in the end is simply a gift and a blessing. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. "Somewhere over the Rainbow", "Stardust", "Summertime", "Imagine", "American Pie". Q. What is your greatest achievement? A. Raising a family. Q. What’s your best quality? A. The inability to say no when asked for a favor. Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. It well might be Abraham Lincoln. And I'd advise him to skip the play at Ford's Theatre. Learn more about William Kent Krueger

Authors on the Web

Duluth News Tribune, June 10, 2013
...The Minnesota Crime Wave, featuring crime authors William Kent Krueger, Carl Brookins and Ellen Hart, visits the United Church in Two Harbors. The headline isn’t meant to scare anyone; it’s for anyone who’s a fan...
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 31, 2013
...s writers Alison McGhee, Lise Lunge-Larsen, John Coy and David LaRochelle; poet Joyce Sutphen; mystery writers Chuck Logan, William Kent Krueger and Brian Freeman; and authors Brenda Child, Anton Treuer, and Will Weaver. The festival opens at 10:30 a.m....
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 25, 2013
...Author William Kent Krueger, known for his Cork O’Connor mysteries, has written “Ordinary Grace.” William Kent Krueger Photo: Publicity photo, Star Tribune photo galleries view larger resize text Email share your...
Detroit Free Press, May 19, 2013
...Starting Now), Brad Thor (Black List), Richard Snow (I Invented the Modern Age The Rise of Henry Ford), William Kent Krueger (Ordinary Grace) and Paul French (Midnight in Peking How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China)...
Pipestone County Star, May 16, 2013
...the hunting ground of an exceptional killer and he might not be working alone… •Tamarack County (August 20), William Kent Krueger. Cork O’Connor is back in a tale that may be the most suspenseful yet! As a blizzard rises before Christmas, the...
The Olympian, May 13, 2013
...I Love Most” by Jacqueline Winspear 2. “The Ophelia Cut” by John Lescroart 3. “Trickster’s Point” by William Kent Krueger 4. “A Still Life” by Louise Penny 5. “Grandad, There’s a Head on the Beach” by Colin Cotterill ...
Pine And Lakes News, May 8, 2013
...Author William Kent Krueger will sign copies of his book “Ordinary Grace” from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Turtle Town Books & Gifts in Nisswa. If you would...
Duluth News Tribune, June 10, 2013
...The Minnesota Crime Wave, featuring crime authors William Kent Krueger, Carl Brookins and Ellen Hart, visits the United Church in Two Harbors. The headline isn’t meant to scare anyone; it’s for anyone who’s a fan...
Individual.com, June 9, 2013
...m. at Calvary Chapel, next door to the public library. The author showcase will proceed the presentation by William Kent Krueger and Brian Freeman at 7 p.m. at the same site. Table and chairs will be provided for each author who will display, sell and...
Bemidji Pioneer, June 8, 2013
...m. at Calvary Chapel, next door to the public library. The author showcase will proceed the presentation by William Kent Krueger and Brian Freeman at 7 p.m. at the same site. Table and chairs will be provided for each author who will display, sell and...
Lake County News-Chronicle, June 7, 2013
...News Minnesota Crime Wave The Crime Spree continues at the Two Harbors Public Library! This time, mystery authors William Kent Krueger, Carl Brookins, and Ellen Hart will be passing through. Join us at the United Church of Two Harbors promptly at...
Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 6, 2013
...Alison McGhee, Lise Lunge-Larsen, John Coy and David LaRochelle; State Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen; mystery writers Chuck Logan, William Kent Krueger and Brian Freeman; and authors Brenda Child, Anton Treuer and Will Weaver. Call 1-218-751-3963 to...
Individual.com, June 2, 2013
...45 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, next door to the public library. The showcase will precede presentations by William Kent Krueger and Brian Freeman at 7 p.m. Table and chairs will be provided for each author who will display, sell and discuss their...
Bemidji Pioneer, June 1, 2013
...45 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, next door to the public library. The showcase will precede presentations by William Kent Krueger and Brian Freeman at 7 p.m. Table and chairs will be provided for each author who will display, sell and discuss their...