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Book Details
Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Maine
Publisher : A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC
Publication date : August 28, 2025
Print length : 210 pages
Digital ASIN : B0DW98ZFDN
A seaside Victorian. A skeptical artist. A cat with secrets. And a murder that won’t stay
buried…
When struggling artist Emily Harper inherits a charming but creaky Victorian on the rugged
coast of Maine, she expects a fresh start—what she doesn’t expect is cryptic notes, eerie visions,
and a cat with an uncanny sense for trouble.
But nothing unsettles her more than the bracelet. A striking piece of tourmaline jewelry left
behind in the house, it sends shivers up her spine whenever she wears it. At first, she chalks it up
to stress—until she visits West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and is struck by a chilling vision of a
man begging for his life. The next day, his body is found.
With a storm brewing, long-buried secrets rising to the surface, and a killer who will do anything
to keep the past hidden, Emily must embrace the unexplainable—or risk becoming the next
victim.
Fans of Ellery Adams and Carolyn Hart will love this twisty, atmospheric paranormal cozy
mystery full of seaside charm, ghostly intrigue, and a heroine who refuses to back down—no
matter how haunted her past may be.
Read now and sleuth the clues today.
Author Details
Nellie H. Steele is a storyteller who doesn’t just write books—she writes the stories her
characters tell her. With distinct voices and minds of their own, her characters often take over,
guiding her through tales of romance, mystery, adventure, and suspense.
A lifelong bookworm, Nellie vividly recalls sitting on the concrete floor of her childhood library,
eagerly devouring Nancy Drew books and dreaming of solving mysteries of her own. Now an
award-winning author, she spends her days crafting immersive worlds and unforgettable
characters that feel like old friends. Her house is a zoo—literally—thanks to her rescue animals
who seem perfectly happy napping while she writes.
Nellie’s writing process often involves background TV she never actually watches because she’s
too wrapped up in her characters’ antics. When she’s not spinning stories, she works as a
professor of statistics, where students who know her as an author are often surprised to find she
really does teach math.
If you love twisty mysteries, soap-opera-style romance, and thrilling adventures, dive into
Nellie’s books today and discover worlds you won’t want to leave. Connect with Nellie on
Facebook at @NellieHSteele—she loves chatting with readers about characters, stories, and
more!
Author Links
Website: https://nelliehsteele.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NellieHSteele/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelliehsteele
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19769743.Nellie_H_Steele
Purchase Link: Amazon
Author Interview
Interview questions:
What is your favorite part of this book and why?
My favorite part is the setting! I absolutely LOVE the state of Maine. I visit
as much as I can, and many of the settings I’ve included in the book
actually exist.
In fact, the lighthouse featured in book 1, Murder Most Eastern, is one of
my absolute favorite spots in the world (and is the eastern most point in the
US). I got the idea for the book while looking at the “eastern most point”
plaque, developed the name for the book on the car ride back to our hotel,
and a new series was born.
If you could spend time with a character from your book whom would it
be? And what would you do during that day?
I’d like to spend time with Emily, my main character. She’s got a great
house in a great location, so I would like to spend some time walking
Jasper Beach with her and chatting all things Maine.
In real life, I do spend time with one of the book characters. Grayson,
Emily’s cat, is one of my real cats. And yes, she is exactly like she is in the
book.
What books/authors have most inspired you?
I read in lots of different genres. But the ones that stuck with me most are
Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew!), Victoria Holt, and James Rollins.
Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely
from your imagination?
The fun part of this series is that it includes real people. Emily is straight
from my imagination along with the rest of her sleuthing team. But some of
the folks Emily runs into along the way are real people. Notably, in book 2,
Emily works with Charlotte who is a real-life business owner in Southwest
Harbor. In book 3, she works with Snow and Kermit from Castine, and
they, too, are real people!
It’s always fun to include real people in the books.
What made you want to become a writer?
As a child, I loved to read, and I always imagined that I’d write a book one
day. Life got in the way, and I pursued other career options before I came
back to writing.
Now, I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
August 28 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
August 28 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
August 28 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 29 – Hall Ways Blog – SPOTLIGHT
August 29 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST
August 30 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 30 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 31 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
August 31 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 1 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST
September 1 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
September 2 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
September 2 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
September 3 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW
September 3 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 4 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW
September 4 – Novels Alive – REVIEW
September 5 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
September 5 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW
September 6 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
September 6 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
