William Kent Krueger
AmericanContemporary FictionCrimeb. 1950
William Kent Krueger (born November 16, 1950) is an American novelist best known for the Cork O'Connor mystery series and stand-alone novels such as Ordinary Grace and This Tender Land. His work often features settings in Minnesota and incorporates Native American (Ojibwe) cultural elements. He has won multiple genre awards, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel (Ordinary Grace) and Anthony Awards, and has been a New York Times bestselling author.
Awards
['Edgar Award for Best Novel (Ordinary Grace, 2014)', 'Anthony Award (Best First Novel, Iron Lake)', 'Barry Award (Best First Novel, Iron Lake)', 'Minnesota Book Award']
Notable Works
['Ordinary Grace', 'This Tender Land', 'Iron Lake', "Cork O'Connor series"]
