A nationally acclaimed historian has his briefcase stolen during a contentious sheriff's race in Namekagon County, and John Cabrelli is pulled into a murder investigation with more questions than answers. The victim refuses to cooperate, a political rival circles like a vulture, and Cabrelli's only suspect turns up dead-run down before he can speak.
As the case spirals, Cabrelli follows a trail leading through cryptic journals, whispers of lost French gold, and long-buried secrets in the Northwoods. But every lead is a dead end.
Under pressure from a relentless county executive, Cabrelli must untangle fact from folklore, ambition from truth-and catch a killer before it costs him everything-his badge, his reputation, and maybe even his life.
River Gold, the fifth book in the award-winning Northern Lakes Mystery series, is a gripping small-town mystery packed with murder, buried secrets, and the haunting pull of lost treasure that keep you guessing to the last page.
About the AuthorNania, Jeff: - Jeff Nania is a former law enforcement officer, writer, conservationist, and biofuel creator. He is the award-winning author of five fiction books, Figure Eight, Spider Lake, Bough Cutter, Musky Run, and River Gold in his Northern Lakes Mystery series. 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 resource issues.Now a full-time novelist, Jeff spends as much time as possible exploring outdoor Wisconsin with his friends and family.