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Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger follows former sheriff Cork O'Connor as he investigates the disappearance of a boy named Paul LeBeau and the apparent suicide of Judge Parrant in a Minnesota community. As Cork delves deeper, he uncovers corruption, murder, and personal betrayal, while grappling with his own grief and strained relationships. The narrative includes depictions of suicide, murder, alcohol use disorder, and racism toward Indigenous cultures and peoples.