Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries) by Nellie H. Steele
About Murder Most Eastern
Murder Most Eastern (Great Maine Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting - Maine
Publisher : A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC Publication
Print length : 210 pages
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.
About Nellie H. Steele
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!
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My Thoughts
Murder Most Eastern by Nellie H.Steele is the first book in the Great Maine Mysteries. I enjoyed the descriptions of the coast of
Maine and the Victorian home that Emily Harper inherited (I wanted to move
right in). I wish, though, that there
had been more background on Emily (I am sure there will be in future
books). I loved the cat, Grayson, who
went everywhere with Emily (my cat, Dickens, was jealous because she would love
to go everywhere with me) and was helpful in solving the mystery. I like that the whodunit involves the West
Quoddy Head Lighthouse because an old lighthouse can hold many secrets. Emily, along with Bill Anderson, the attorney
managing her sister’s estate, as well as Grayson set out to solve the
mystery. There is intrigue, action,
suspense, magic, and mayhem. At times,
the mood was dark, but there were lighter moments to balance it out. Grayson is intuitive and protective (cats
have sharp claws and teeth). It will be
interesting to see what Emily gets involved in next time. Murder Most Eastern transports readers to the
rocky coastline of Maine where there is an inviting Victorian, a perceptive
cat, a tourmaline bracelet, a puzzling lighthouse, a wasted historian, a
helpful lawyer, a stolen journal, and bizarre visions.
Excerpt
“What is that?”
Grayson continued her stomping down the hill
toward the lighthouse without an answer.
As we drew closer to the lighthouse, my blood
went cold. I froze as it became more than apparent what was slumped over the
bell. A body.
And not just any body. It was Dr. Richard Bennett.
My heart slammed against my ribs, and my
knees buckled, nearly sending me to the ground.
“Oh, no.” My breath hitched, and for a
moment, everything blurred—the lighthouse, the waves crashing in the
distance—all fading beneath the sheer horror of what lay before me.
I raced forward, studying the man’s face. From his blank stare and pale face coupled with his limp, lifeless form, and the bruises around his neck, I assumed he was dead. To be sure, I pressed two fingers against his neck.
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