Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger is a gripping mystery novel set in the wilds of Minnesota, focusing on the early life of Corcoran ""Cork"" O'Connor, a character from Krueger’s acclaimed series. The story opens with a lightning strike that kills a prominent figure in the town, setting off a chain of events that unravel long-buried secrets. Krueger’s evocative prose and deep exploration of character and place draw readers into a world of mystery, family dynamics, and the haunting shadows of the past. Lightning Strike is an emotionally powerful story that blends the tension of a crime novel with a meditation on life, love, and the forces that shape us.