The crossword solution for the term '__ LAKE' (Doctorow Novel) is 'LOON'. The novel 'LOON LAKE' was written by E.L. Doctorow and published in 1980. It is a story of a young man's journey to find himself during the Great Depression. The novel follows the protagonist, David Bell, as he embarks on a road trip from New York City to LOON LAKE, Wisconsin. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who help him discover his true identity.