Stephens gives the reader an unvarnished view of the subculture of lobsterfishermen in smalltown coastal Maine.James Acheson author of The LobsterGangs of Maine... » 

Stephens gives the reader an unvarnished view of the subculture of lobsterfishermen in smalltown coastal Maine.James Acheson author of The LobsterGangs of MaineStephens has a wonderful clear eye for people especiallyMaine people and The Ghost Trap is populated with dozens from all walks ofMaine life.Bill Roorbach author of Temple StreamA salty tangy read. .. . Stephens plunges you into the backbreaking heartbreaking life of onelobsterman.Richard Grant author of Another Green WorldStephens nailsharbor life down to the unwritten rules and defense of imaginary territorylines. . . . Peppered with dark humor and brutal honesty The Ghost Trapgives it to you straight the way life should be.Ryan Post fourthgenerationlobsterman creator of Mainebuggin.comCharacters and setting that reflect areal raw piece of Maine. . . . With Anja and Jamie Stephens introduces us tocharacters whose stories and situations are heartbreaking. This book reminds usthat as complicated as lobster fishing might be human relationships are alwaysmore fraught with difficulty.Portland PhoenixThe haunting story of ayoung lobsterman Jaime Eugley who is struggling with the grindingresponsibilities of a headinjured fiancAce and mounting trap wars. Writtenwith sensitivity and rich description this is a piercingly accurate depictionof life in a small Maine lobstering community.K. Stephens who lives in thewoods of Maine has written on such diverse subjects as schooners homelessteenagers the working class food and wine and Maine personalities. Mostlobstermen says Stephens are happy to share a crazy story after a beer orthree. «