# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Content welcomes Alex Messenger in conversation with Allen Eskens about Alex's second book and first novel, THE ICE ON THE LAKE. Please join us on Sunday, April 19 at 4 pm (rescheduled from original date of March 29). 

A haunting story of survival and redemption on the frozen expanse of Lake Superior.

The harsh winters of Duluth, Minnesota, don’t bother Hugh McLaren. Decades after the death of his wife and estrangement from his children, the only respite from his troubled thoughts comes from ice fishing alone on the windswept expanse of Lake Superior. Out on the ice, Hugh can drop a line in search of monsters of the deep and be free of his own demons.

But when a routine exam turns into a terminal diagnosis, Hugh enters a new spiral of guilt and regret—about the loss of his wife and his own troubled upbringing—making him consider how he might mend his broken relationships with his children. To push aside his internal turmoil, Hugh goes onto the ice to fish during a severe storm, but as the blizzard rages on, he is forced to reckon with worsening conditions and the even colder storm inside himself.

THE ICE ON THE LAKE is a novel of resilience and determination—both to survive the fury of nature and to reconcile with the ghosts of the past.

Alex Messenger is an author, former wilderness guide, marketing specialist, photographer, and volunteer search-and-rescue operator. His love of adventure, nature, and cultures has taken him all over the globe, but the Northwoods have always been his favorite place. His memoir of surviving being mauled by a grizzly bear, THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY, was a Wall Street Journal bestseller and finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Men’s Journal, and Outside. He lives in Duluth, Minnesota.

Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of ten novels including: THE LIFE WE BURY, NOTHING MORE DANGEROUS, and THE QUIET LIBRARIAN. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Left Coast Crime Award, and Silver Falchion Award and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award, Thriller Award, Nero Award, and Anthony Award. He lives with his wife, Joely, in greater Minnesota where he recently retired after practicing criminal law for 25 years.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northfield/alex-messengers-the-ice-on-the-lake/200029935807924
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Northfield
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 314 Division St S, Northfield, MN, United States, Minnesota 55057
- **lat**: 44.45694
- **long**: -93.16015
- **full address**: 314 Division St S, Northfield, MN, United States, Minnesota 55057

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE being held?
  - **A:** Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 314 Division St S, Northfield, MN, United States, Minnesota 55057.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE?
  - **A:** Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE is organized by Content Bookstore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Alex Messenger's THE ICE ON THE LAKE sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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