Some of James Brakken's Awards
2nd PLACE: AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARDS
out of 10,000 novels entered worldwide in 2013!
1st PLACE: Wisconsin Writers Assn JADE RING competition. 2015
1st PLACE: LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS AWARD: 2013, 2014, 2016
Critical reviews of James
"Wonderfully written .... Compelling" "A good piece of writing with suspense and action ..." Jerry Apps, award-winning Wisconsin author.
"Weaving mystery into history, James Brakken's writing vivifies the tumultuous nature of 19th-century life in the legendary north woods." Michael Perry, NYT bestselling Wisconsin author
"A fascinating tale ... "Rip-roaring action ..." "So well-written." "Difficult to put down; a great read." Publisher's Weekly Magazine
"The writing style of this piece is its greatest strength." "The flow of the words is like an old fashioned song." Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards Judge
"It's the dialog and characters that drive The Treasure of Namakagon. It appears as if author James A. Brakken is determined to make a go of this series, and ... he's made at least one fan of this reader." 22nd Writer's Digest Book Awards Judge
"Wisconsin history buffs will find this book a treasure in itself. An exciting adventure for all ages." Waldo Asp, AARP Chairman
"Open with caution. You won't want to put this one down." LaMoine MacLaughlin, President, Wisconsin Writers Assn
"I thoroughly enjoyed it!" Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio
"Saving Our Lakes & Streams should be required reading for all state, county, and town officials, for those who plan a career in natural resources, and for everyone who treasures water recreation." Dan Small, Outdoor Wisconsin Radio & Public TV's Outdoor Wisconsin
"James Brakken has captured all of the current science, technology, and leadership necessary to preserve our lakes and streams."
Mary Platner, Founder & Past-president of Wisconsin Lakes