Death on Cache Lake

by Dan Woll, John W. Lyon

Set in the tumultuous days of 1970 as the University of Wisconsin anti-war movement imploded after a deadly campus bombing, Death on Cache Lake takes the reader on a dark odyssey through the lake wilds of Ontario, and the woods and small towns of Wisconsin. A fishing trip in Quetico Provincial Park turns violently tragic when friends Caleb Pratt and John Short cross paths with a former acquaintance who is running for his life, aided and abetted by a sociopathic mercenary. Death on Cache Lake is a must read for anyone who has ever paddled a canoe across a northern lake, hiked on an isolated mountain, or spent a night in a lonely cabin buffeted by a roaring blizzard. This spellbinding tale of political intrigue and conspiracy will also captivate history buffs who share the authors' fascination with American crimes that seem solvable but remain mysteries. Caleb and John's adrenaline-filled flight through Ontario to unravel the conspiracy and save their lives takes them on trains, hitch-hiked rides on trucks, cross country skis, and canoes, all at a breakneck pace climaxing in an unforgettable reckoning.

226 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2011

Reviews

[Rick Bie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyable period piece that I felt captured the spirit of the early 70s (although TBH I wasn't even 10 years old then). The adventure scenes were captivating, and the re-imagining of real-life events was intriguing, even if it sometimes pushed at the boundaries of plausibility. I got more out of it with Google Maps close at hand to better visualize the many remote Ontario wilderness settings.

[Deb McCool-Cloute · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to hear Dan Woll speak at the Edgerton Book and Film Festival. Very interested story. Took him and his friend, John Lyon, 20+ years to write. I love that much of this takes place in areas I'm familiar with. Good read!

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you get when you mix one part Jason Bourne, one part 70's buddy story, and one part Jon Krakauer? Dan Woll's 'Death on Cache Lake'. This is a PHENOMENAL book that will keep you up turning pages all night long. I would recommend it to anyone!

[Judy West · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting mystery that uses Wisconsin as part of its
setting.

[Darleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable fiction but based on some true events which makes one's mind wonder if there is more truth to this plot. Fun to read, especially if you have a connection to Wisconsin