A new mystery by E.T. Joseph
The Spirit in the Yarmulke
A heartwarming mystery of friendship, faith, and the quiet magic hidden in everyday places.
About the book
Some objects carry more than memories.
The Spirit in the Yarmulke invites readers into a world of mystery intertwined with the supernatural—an unexpected presence dwells within a simple, worn yarmulke, a restless spirit determined to solve the greatest mystery of all: his own attempted murder.
When the yarmulke finds its way into a small thrift store, the spirit discovers an unlikely ally in a kindhearted woman with a sharp eye for hidden treasures and a circle of friends who aren’t afraid to follow a trail of clues.
Together, they unravel secrets tucked inside forgotten objects, uncover long-buried truths, and piece together the final moments of a life cut short. Blending gentle humor, heartfelt connection, and a touch of the supernatural, this story celebrates friendship, faith, and the quiet magic found in everyday places.
About the author
Meet E.T. Joseph
Estelle Joseph, known to readers by her pen name E.T. Joseph, writes heartwarming mysteries that blend humor, curiosity, and a touch of nostalgia. A lifelong dreamer with a quirky streak, she began writing in 2004 after a spark of inspiration from a child’s light-up sneakers—a moment that led to her first published book, Larry Light Up Sneakers (2004).
She later penned a whimsical sequel, Larry Visits Shoe Land. Though never published, the final copy remains tucked away on her laptop, a cherished piece of her writing journey that remains close to her heart.
Influenced by beloved storytellers like Agatha Christie and J.K. Rowling, Estelle’s work captures the joy of discovery and the comfort of imagination. Her stories often reflect her fascination with everyday relics and the quiet mysteries hidden in ordinary lives—themes she explores deeply in The Spirit in the Yarmulke.
Before turning to writing full time, Estelle worked as a legal assistant and realtor, experiences that sharpened her eye for detail and human character.
When she’s not writing, Estelle enjoys thrift store browsing, collecting Harry Potter memorabilia, solving cryptograms—those little puzzles that challenge the mind and sharpen the “little gray cells”—and binge-watching classic series.
Her goal is simple yet profound: to make readers smile, dream, and look toward a brighter future.
At 93, she begins an exciting new chapter.
The story that started it all
PUBLISHED 2004Larry Light Up Sneakers
A child’s light-up sneakers sparked Estelle’s imagination and led to her first published book. More than two decades later, that same curiosity continues to illuminate her stories.