Figure Eight - (John Cabrelli Books) by Jeff Nania (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: John Cabrelli Books
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Little Creek Press
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: General
Author: Jeff Nania
Language: English

About the Book

Retreating to the north woods after a traumatic incident, former officer John Cabrelli unravels a mystery that could forever change the landscape.​ A story of murder and deceit, family and traditions, redemption and second chances.

Book Synopsis

While on routine patrol, John Cabrelli, a decorated law enforcement officer, is dispatched to a disturbance call. The tense situation requires all of his skill and experience get things under control. Then tragedy strikes, an innocent victim dies, and many lives are forever changed. While struggling to pull himself out of the depths of despair, John is notified that he is heir to his aunt and uncle's cabin on a lake where he spent much of his youth. His return to Wisconsin's Northwoods brings healing and a sense of peace long forgotten. Little does John know that danger is waiting for him in the north country and he will be forced to hit it head on.

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Jeff Nania was born and raised in Wisconsin. His family were residents of the storied Madison Greenbush neighborhood. His first career was in law enforcement serving in many roles. He was a decorated officer and found great value in serving the community. Things change and circumstances dictated a career change. The lifelong outdoorsman began in-depth exploration of our natural resources. It led him to a new career founding and leading the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Wetland Restoration Field Team, restoring hundreds of wetlands across the state. Through this work, he became nationally recognized as one of the pioneers in the ecosystem-based approach to restoration. He was named by Outdoor Life Magazine as one of the nation's 25 most influential conservationists, was Wisconsin Wildlife Federation's Conservationist of the Year, and has received the National Wetlands Award, Leopold Restoration Award, and Wisconsin Outdoor News Lifetime Achievement Award. Jeff recognized that loss of connection between kids and the outdoors was a national crisis and began to donate his energy to restoring that connection. Teaming with others, he developed Outdoor Adventure Days, an interactive outdoor classroom experience giving over 8,700 children a wet and muddy day in the field. Building on this foundation Jeff co-founded one of the first environmentally-focused charter schools with teacher Victoria Rydberg, and together, they brought this "hands on, feet wet" philosophy to teachers and students across Wisconsin. Jeff is semi-retired and writes for Wisconsin Outdoor News and other publications. Living on his farm in central Wisconsin, he spends as much time as possible outdoors. He can be often found with his family fishing muskies or snorkeling for treasure on Spider Lake.