A shattered career. A crooked lawyer. An unsolved murder. Seeking peace in the Northwoods is fraught with danger. Every night John Cabrelli relives the tragic events that ended his career. While struggling to find himself again, John inherits his uncle's cabin and returns to the lake where he spent much of his youth. Little does John know that danger waits for him when he uncovers suspicious circumstances of his uncle's death. Few people will talk about it as John unravels a mystery that could forever change the landscape. Award-winning author, conservationist, and retired decorated law enforcement officer Jeff Nania weaves a thrilling tale of murder and deceit, family and traditions, redemption and second chances. John Cabrelli's story continues in book two, Spider Lake: A Northern Lakes Mystery . C. J. Box, William Kent Krueger, Dana Stabenow, Louise Penny, and Victoria Houston fans love this new mystery series set in Wisconsin's Northwoods. "Figure Eight is the first of author Jeff Nania's 'A Northern Lakes Mystery' series and features a shattered career, a crooked lawyer, an unsolved murder, and a Northwoods setting that is fraught with danger, but also a story of redemption and second chances. While also readily available for the personal reading lists of all dedicated mystery buffs...Figure Eight is an especially recommended addition to community library Contemporary Mystery/Suspense collections. Midwest Book Review "The author's knowledge of Wisconsin's Northwoods, fishing, and law enforcement techniques, brought me hook, line and sinker into the story, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading the books." Tim Eisele Freelance Outdoor Writer and Photographer "What do you get when you mix together a good guy who's weighed down with heavy emotional baggage, a bad guy you love to hate, and a dash of romance? A page-turning read!" Laurie Buchanan Author of the Sean McPherson Novels "Pain. Failure. Fear. Death. Natural beauty. Suspense. Sense of community. Conviction. Thankfulness. Respect. Hope. Love (maybe). That's the rollercoaster readers ride in Jeff Nania's exciting first book, Figure Eight. Along the way, Figure Eight's earthy side draws on the Northwoods of Wisconsin's spectacular scenery and time-honored traditions." Dean Bortz Editor, Wisconsin Outdoor News "Hard to imagine anyone more qualified than Jeff Nania to tell this tale of Northwoods intrigue. I've known him in his successive careers as both a police officer and a professional consultant on the restoration of wetlands-and as an avid sportsman with a deep veneration for our remaining wilderness. And now I find he's a fine writer with a keen ear and eye for the cadences of speech and the pace of daily life we both grew up with on our home turf in Wisconsin, and it all rings true. It's a serious story for our time, but also a page-turner and a fun read." Peter Egan Best-selling author and Editor-at-Large, Road and Track Magazine "Jeff Nania's first novel is a skillful, in-depth portrayal of a cop battling demons following a tragic accident while on the job. The author brings a haunting and beautiful depth to this character; nothing is easy for smart but pained and regretful John Cabrelli. I appreciated Nania's expert attention to the true-life environmental and community details that make the Spider Lake area special. Figure Eight gets a perfect "10" from me for plot, character, and setting." Christine DeSmet Writing coach and author of the Chocolate Fudge Mysteries Jeff Nania is a former law enforcement officer, writer, conservationist, and biofuel creator. He is the best-selling author of three fiction books, the award-winning  Figure Eight  (2019),  Spider Lake  (2020), and  Bough Cutter  (2021) in his Northern Lakes Mystery series published by Little Creek Press. His narrative non-fiction writing has appeared in  Wisconsin Outdoor News ,  Double Gun Journal ,  The Outlook , and other publications. Jeff was born and raised in Wisconsin. His family settled in Madison's storied Greenbush neighborhood. His father often loaded Jeff, his brothers, and a couple of dogs into an old jeep station wagon and set out for outdoor adventures. These experiences were foundational for developing a sense of community, a passion for outdoor traditions, and a love of our natural resources.  Jeff has been recognized locally, statewide, and nationally.  Outdoor Life Magazine  named him as one of the nation's 25 most influential conservationists, and he received the National Wetlands Award for his wetland restoration work. The Wisconsin Senate commended Jeff with a Joint Resolution for his work with wetlands, education, and as a non-partisan advisor on natural resources. Now a full-time novelist, Jeff spends as much time as possible exploring outdoor Wisconsin with his friends and family.