Sara Rath

A widow returns to her family cabin looking for relief from the sorrow of losing her husband. Soon she is caught up with a neighbor's quest for lost treasure, the dispute over wolf reintroduction, and an errant granddaughter's visit. For anyone that has spent time in Northern Wisconsin this book can be fun. The descriptions of the lakes, woods, and cottages return one to summers in the North. The treasure hunt is for Dillinger's lost cash on the night he was rousted from the Little Bohemia. Again, for anyone acquainted with the area this is a fun side adventure.

All in all, the book is rather loosely written. Only certain sections kept my interest and even then I did not think it was especially well done. A gruesome description of a bear cub's death negatively affected me and my view of the author. This scene could have been a very powerful ecological message but because of the writing it just seems to be here for shock value.

Holly S. / Marathon County Public Library
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Taking place in the great Northwoods of Wisconsin, this story focuses on 60-something widow Talie Waters, looking to escape her bustling Madison life for the quiet solitude of her family's rustic, lake-side cabin. Over the course of the summer, she is faced with many challenges to her quest of peace. First there is the danger of the area wolf packs roaming the land surrounding the cabin. This brings forth interest from both a respected wolf biologist and an area wolf hunter. Next she is challenged with looking after a wayward granddaughter, who she hasn't seen in years. And finally, two local "characters" recruit Natalie in their search for John Dillinger's lost treasure. What will Natalie find in her summer up north?

Kristen Z. / Marathon County Public Library
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