K. Stephens: The Ghost Trap

Local author K. Stephens will be here to read from her new book, The Ghost Trap, a novel set on the Maine coast about a young lobsterman and his struggles at home and at sea. Stephens will be joined by Ryan Post, a 4th generation Maine lobsterman, who will share the inside scoop on life as a lobsterman and dealing with the local 'trap wars': underreported battles over territory that often turn ugly. Stephens and Post will trade fictional excerpts and true tales from the water to educate and entertain audiences about the little-known subculture of lobster fishing.

"Stephens gives the reader an unvarnished view of the subculture of lobster fishermen in small-town coastal Maine."
- James Acheson, author of The Lobster Gangs of Maine

The Ghost Trap is the haunting story of Jamie Eugley, a young lobsterman struggling with the grinding responsibilities of a head-injured fiancée and mounting trap wars. It is a modern tale with an old-fashioned hero who puts family and heritage before self. In the end it’s not just about lobstering, but about one man’s sorrow for not appreciating the love he had, however damaged.

"Stephens has a wonderful clear eye for people, especially Maine people, and The Ghost Trap is populated with dozens from all walks of Maine life."
- Bill Roorbach, author of Temple Stream

"A salty, tangy read…Stephens plunges you into the back-breaking, heartbreaking life of one totally screwed lobsterman."
- Richard Grant, author of Another Green World

K. Stephens is a Maine arts and entertainment writer who has written about schooners, food and wine, teenagers, regional artists and the creative economy. Most lobstermen she knows are only too happy to share a crazy story after a beer or three. The Ghost Trap is her debut novel.