Muskeg

In Muskeg, Hagen manages to capture the swelter of Savannah and the chill of Lake of the Woods so evocatively you can hear the cicadas and smell the cedar trees. A tale about challenges of another time, yet timeless.

—Sarah Stonich, author of Laurentian Divide

In this homage to independent women of the 1930s, Carla Hagen returns to her cherished landscape—Lake of the Woods—to create an unforgettable world of rugged beauty where chosen families are formed through loyalty and courage, and where love endures.

—Sheilah O’Connor, author of Evidence of V

Muskeg is my favorite kind of novel: wickedly paced, steeped in historical details that resonate, resplendent in the northern Minnesota setting, and full of characters to fall in love with. At once frightening and frolicsome, here’s a story with something for everyone by a writer with more heart than most.

—Peter Geye, author of A Lesser Light

This is a timeless story told with honesty and compassion. Characters come to life in a vividly rendered northern Minnesota setting that drives the story to a heartfelt conclusion. Highly recommended!

—George Rabasa, author of In the Exile Zone

A rich exploration of love of all kinds, yet not simply a love story. The author’s love of the land of her youth is woven throughout. Then there is mystery and history too! I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

—Jody b, verified review on Amazon