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William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger
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William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of ten Cork O'Connor novels, including Heaven's Keep and Vermilion Drift. All are available from Atria Books. He lives in the Twin Cities with his family.Visit his website at WilliamKentKrueger.com.

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
My life in 8 words: "Family. Reflection. Writing. Discipline. And always the dream."
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William Kent Krueger Collection #1 will be released on July 17, 2012 in eBook
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Trickster's Point will be released on August 21, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
about 12 hours ago
Apr 10, 2012
Northwest Angle will be released on April 10, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Apr 10, 2012
Northwest Angle is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 10, 2012
The William Kent Krueger Reader's Companion will be released on April 10, 2012 in eBook
Apr 10, 2012
The Atria International Book of Mysteries will be released on March 27, 2012 in eBook
Mar 27, 2012
The Atria International Book of Mysteries is now available in eBook
Mar 27, 2012
Excerpt:
Excerpt 1 from Northwest Angle
Nov 12, 2011
Northwest Angle will be released on August 30, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 30, 2011
Northwest Angle is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 30, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Northwest Angle
Aug 16, 2011
Brightcove:
Northwest Angle
Jul 12, 2011
Vermilion Drift will be released on June 07, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Jun 07, 2011

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. 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. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. "Somewhere over the Rainbow", "Stardust", "Summertime", "Imagine", "American Pie". Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. The inability to say no when asked for a favor. Q. What’s your best quality? A. The inability to say no when asked for a favor. Learn more about William Kent Krueger

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Capital Times, April 22, 2012
...a scavenger hunt and a film screening. Writers featured are Victoria Houston, Pat and Daniel Burke, Gail Lukasik, William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins and Steve Thayer. Arcadia Books, 102 E. Jefferson St., is headquarters for the event. For a...
Huffington Post, April 16, 2012
...as touchstones of our lives brought uh huh's, you tell it, brother, church nods, from the audience. William Kent Krueger's stories of mid-life crisis, dire winter settings, and earrings for men had me eager to read his books. Liza Marklund's vibrant...
USA Today, April 16, 2012
...name to Kitty Marklund." What books are loved by the other mystery authors? John Connolly (Burning Soul), William Kent Krueger (Northwest Angle) and M.J. Rose (The Book of Lost Fragrances) weigh in...
Duluth News Tribune, April 15, 2012
...Title: “The Devil’s Bed” Author: William Kent Krueger Publisher: Pocket Star Books Genre: Suspense Synopsis: When President Clay Dixon’s father-in-law is injured in an accident, first lady Kate Dixon returns to Minnesota to be at...
USA Today, April 13, 2012
...at Mysterious Bookshop in New York and features Sweden's Liza Marklund (Last Will), John Connolly (Burning Soul), William Kent Krueger (Northwest Angle) and M.J. Rose (The Book of Lost Fragrances). Video by Frederic Colier Is the mystery bus coming to a...
Chicago Daily Herald, April 12, 2012
...? John Connolly (?Burning Soul?), Lisa Marklund (?Last Will?), M.J. Rose (?The Book of Lost Fragrances?) and William Kent Krueger (?Northwest Angle?) will discuss their works at noon Monday, April 16. Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore is at 7419 W. Madison...
Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 8, 2012
...captures the charred psyche of a "deeply lonely and impulsive girl" writing from her prison cell in Shakopee. William Kent Krueger's "Luck" involves a pool-playing "hunchback" in a "big camelhair coat" and ends with a wry twist. Duluth may be "a cold...
Isthmus Daily Page, April 17, 2012
...Visit by authors John Connolly, Liza Marklund, M.J. Rose, William Kent Krueger, noon When: 04/17/12 Call: 833-3369 Web: www.bookedformurder.com More Information: The will be stopping by our shop at noon on Tuesday, April 17. Who will be aboard?...
Huffington Post, April 16, 2012
...as touchstones of our lives brought uh huh's, you tell it, brother, church nods, from the audience. William Kent Krueger's stories of mid-life crisis, dire winter settings, and earrings for men had me eager to read his books. Liza Marklund's vibrant...
USA Today, April 16, 2012
...name to Kitty Marklund." What books are loved by the other mystery authors? John Connolly (Burning Soul), William Kent Krueger (Northwest Angle) and M.J. Rose (The Book of Lost Fragrances) weigh in...
USA Today, April 16, 2012
...bus? This third video diary entry features Atria's bus book tour featuring writers MJ Rose, John Connolly, William Kent Krueger, and Liza Marklund...
Middletown Press, April 16, 2012
...Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet at the Durham Library at 7:30 p.m. “Iron Lake” by William Kent Krueger will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. For further...
Duluth News Tribune, April 15, 2012
...Title: “The Devil’s Bed” Author: William Kent Krueger Publisher: Pocket Star Books Genre: Suspense Synopsis: When President Clay Dixon’s father-in-law is injured in an accident, first lady Kate Dixon returns to Minnesota to be at...
USA Today, April 14, 2012
...a very small bus with other children. I'm not entirely comfortable with it," says John Connolly. William Kent Krueger has a more cheerful outlook: "At this point in time, it's just been a hoot!" Watch the day 2 video diary: By Frederic Colier Comment USA...