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Springbrookville: An LT Nichols Mystery
When charismatic entrepreneur Adam Springbrook turns up dead on a crisp October afternoon, the discovery shatters Police Chief LT Nichols’ offseason peace-and-quiet. He finds that Springbrook’s plan to transform the fishing village of Laurel, Maine into a jet-set resort has nearly everyone in town on edge. Wherever Nichols turns, suspects emerge. Nothing is as it should be. And that may have dire consequences for Nichols and those closest to him.
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2025
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Albert Waitt
4 books184 followersFlood Tide, the second book in Albert Waitt's L.T. Nichols mystery series, was published by Level Best Books in April 2024. The Ruins of Woodman’s Village, the first in the series, was released in 2023. Set on the Maine coast in the 1980's, they feature small town police chief LT Nichols.
The Portland Press Herald stated: "Maine writer Waitt reveals a great talent for crafting a provocative, compelling mystery in 'The Ruins of Woodman’s Village.' He exhibits masterful confidence in pacing, taking time to lay out all the pieces, then deeply setting the hook to reel in the ending without a snag. It is a story with social substance, making it all the more engaging."
Waitt’s first novel, Summer to Fall, was published in 2013 by Barrel Fire Press. His short fiction has appeared in The Literary Review, Third Coast, The Beloit Fiction Journal, Words and Images, Stymie: A journal of sport and literature, and other publications. Waitt is a graduate of Bates College and the Creative Writing Program at Boston University.
Experiences ranging from tending bar, teaching writing, playing punk rock guitar, coaching, and frying clams can be found bleeding through his work.
The Portland Press Herald stated: "Maine writer Waitt reveals a great talent for crafting a provocative, compelling mystery in 'The Ruins of Woodman’s Village.' He exhibits masterful confidence in pacing, taking time to lay out all the pieces, then deeply setting the hook to reel in the ending without a snag. It is a story with social substance, making it all the more engaging."
Waitt’s first novel, Summer to Fall, was published in 2013 by Barrel Fire Press. His short fiction has appeared in The Literary Review, Third Coast, The Beloit Fiction Journal, Words and Images, Stymie: A journal of sport and literature, and other publications. Waitt is a graduate of Bates College and the Creative Writing Program at Boston University.
Experiences ranging from tending bar, teaching writing, playing punk rock guitar, coaching, and frying clams can be found bleeding through his work.
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September 7, 2025
A wonderful adventure
I was so impressed with the author’s characterizations. LT Nichols is a very interesting character who is very straightforward. I like his personality very much. The other people are well written, loved the different personalities! It is fascinating to see the characters developments. I love the twist and turns in the story and I was very pleased with the ending. My favorite character, of course, is Princess Leia.
I was so impressed with the author’s characterizations. LT Nichols is a very interesting character who is very straightforward. I like his personality very much. The other people are well written, loved the different personalities! It is fascinating to see the characters developments. I love the twist and turns in the story and I was very pleased with the ending. My favorite character, of course, is Princess Leia.
September 24, 2025
4.0 / 5.0
Best of LT Series so far. Character development of LT improves with each book and twists of plot seem more natural.
Best of LT Series so far. Character development of LT improves with each book and twists of plot seem more natural.
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