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Ten Mile Creek
After inheriting an old homestead from a relative he never knew, Ben Weiss drives his family to the woods of rural Pennsylvania to spend the summer. He soon discoverers an overgrown cemetery and becomes obsessed with learning about the names engraved in stone who settled this land over two-hundred years ago. But the discovery of an old family secret puts his life, as well as the life of his wife and daughter, in immediate danger.
- GenresHorror
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 8, 2018
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Cain Macbeth
1 book5 followersTen Mile Creek is Cain Macbeth's first novel.
Feel free to contact Cain at MacbethCain@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter at @MacbethCain.
Feel free to contact Cain at MacbethCain@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter at @MacbethCain.
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Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
October 5, 2019
Extremely eerie and well written novel slowly climbing to its climax. Ben Weiss and his family move to a remote cottage in the countryside they inherited. Visiting the cemetery of his family he has the idea to do some reasearch on his ancestors. Ben comes across the mystery of Lydia and her husband. Who was the man? His little daughter is warned by her doll that something evil will happen while they are in the house. Then there is Tori, his wife, tormented by terrible dreams of murder... Will the family survive their summer trip to the new house? What about the riddle about Lydia? Can it be solved? The author comes up with an extremely gripping and page turning story. The atmosphere is very eerie and you literally can't put down the book. It's suspense and fine dosed supernatural elements, not violence or bloodshed, that make the book going. Reads like a very spooky horror movie. A real hightlight. Absolutely recommended!
November 10, 2018
This is a good, old fashion ghost story! It is a safe and easy read, had no “oh God” moments and was pretty predictable! Great characters!
July 20, 2019
TEN MILE CREEK is a rather frightening tale, with a historical mystery, genealogy, and a trio of contemporary characters who are endearing and eliciting of our empathy. I found the historical human "monster" much more frightening than the Supernatural element, and indeed, pondering that element and turning it over and over in my mind along with the final chapter and the epilogue, kept me awake during the night after reading it. The aspect I did not like was the author's intermittent telegraphing of future events, which seemed to be disruptive. I don't expect to find happy endings in Horror; still I like to hope that all good guys survive, if not flourish.
February 17, 2021
Danggit! I really wanted this to be an awesome read. This is the kind of fictional story that would be right up my alley....family inherits ancestral home...they get to clean it up and dig through things and learn more about their ancestors who previously lived there...they find the old family cemetery hidden in the woods and get to clean it up and research and find the legacy they each left behind. Then, of course, there's the mystery of the murder they discovered and, hence, the ghost that haunts the place....all cliché stuff but still could have been an awesome story.
Ben Weiss and his wife, Tori, are given a 6th or 7th generation ancestral home out in the rural area, deep in the woods and off-grid outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which his father inherited from an unknown Weiss relative who had passed away. Ben was interested in turning this into a summer home retreat. Upon arriving to scope out the place, they see the house has been neglected for quite a few years and is buried up to the first floor windows in weeds. They have their work cut out for them for the first summer. Great start!
What didn't work so well was the authors disconnect with personal conversations between the couple. First half of story, Ben is in overdrive and excited over finding out more about his family tree and especially finding out what happened to Lydia, and Tori's not so into it. They discover a murder and that Lydia, one of Ben's great-grandmothers, is not buried in the Weiss family cemetery. This murder case later reveals Ben's true lineage is not the Weiss family but that of the killer...so he's not interested anymore. Really? Second half of the story, Tori's all about finding Lydia's grave and he could care less. Throughout the whole story the couple would be having a pleasant conversation or loving interaction with each other, and then one of them suddenly would be irrationally pissed off over something stupid. Anyway, there was just too much dialog throughout the story with nothing going on until the very last chapter when all hell broke loose into a really ridiculous ending.
Ben Weiss and his wife, Tori, are given a 6th or 7th generation ancestral home out in the rural area, deep in the woods and off-grid outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which his father inherited from an unknown Weiss relative who had passed away. Ben was interested in turning this into a summer home retreat. Upon arriving to scope out the place, they see the house has been neglected for quite a few years and is buried up to the first floor windows in weeds. They have their work cut out for them for the first summer. Great start!
What didn't work so well was the authors disconnect with personal conversations between the couple. First half of story, Ben is in overdrive and excited over finding out more about his family tree and especially finding out what happened to Lydia, and Tori's not so into it. They discover a murder and that Lydia, one of Ben's great-grandmothers, is not buried in the Weiss family cemetery. This murder case later reveals Ben's true lineage is not the Weiss family but that of the killer...so he's not interested anymore. Really? Second half of the story, Tori's all about finding Lydia's grave and he could care less. Throughout the whole story the couple would be having a pleasant conversation or loving interaction with each other, and then one of them suddenly would be irrationally pissed off over something stupid. Anyway, there was just too much dialog throughout the story with nothing going on until the very last chapter when all hell broke loose into a really ridiculous ending.
December 22, 2018
Good ghost story
Good story. Characters were ok. It was hard to know them as the story style was written in chapters that were like snip its. That makes it hard to get into them. But all in all was a satisfying story about a man who inherits an old house and investigates his family history starting with the family cemetery.
Good story. Characters were ok. It was hard to know them as the story style was written in chapters that were like snip its. That makes it hard to get into them. But all in all was a satisfying story about a man who inherits an old house and investigates his family history starting with the family cemetery.
January 18, 2019
Good story. I liked the characters and the pace. However there were times when it was a bit dry. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading Steven King. Nice historical information regarding the early pioneers in Pa.
Good story. I liked the characters but at times the pace was a little slow. Nice job of utilizing historical information from the pioneer days in Pa.
Good story. I liked the characters but at times the pace was a little slow. Nice job of utilizing historical information from the pioneer days in Pa.
October 26, 2019
I did enjoy this amazing scary story!
I can honestly say, I found this story very interesting, I was born and raised not far from Pittsburgh, Pa. . My family are also from a blood line of Germans. My great , great grandfather fought in the civil war! Most of the story had few errors. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a real scary story. BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
I can honestly say, I found this story very interesting, I was born and raised not far from Pittsburgh, Pa. . My family are also from a blood line of Germans. My great , great grandfather fought in the civil war! Most of the story had few errors. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a real scary story. BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
June 5, 2018
Wow!!!
As a lover of history and old cemeteries, I was drawn to this book. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down!!! Read in one sitting....this book did not disappoint!!!
Highly recommended!!!
As a lover of history and old cemeteries, I was drawn to this book. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down!!! Read in one sitting....this book did not disappoint!!!
Highly recommended!!!
June 23, 2018
I'm not a fan of the horror genre but will give any a try if it is a good story, and Ten Mile Creek is a good story! Twists and surprises that kept the pages turning. Would love to reread it in late October on "a dark and stormy night"!! Sequel, please.
October 18, 2018
Very readable.
Not the genre I usually read but this was very readable...almost to the end. I think this would have been even better without the 'Lydia' weird occurrences. It would have still been a good mystery.
Not the genre I usually read but this was very readable...almost to the end. I think this would have been even better without the 'Lydia' weird occurrences. It would have still been a good mystery.
January 27, 2019
This was an incredibly creepy book. It is so crazy how someone’s past spirit could have so much effect on a living person. Even finding out the truth and laying the bones to rest did not change how much anger the spirit had.
November 16, 2019
It’s not often I read and truly enjoy a kindle unlimited book by a first time author. This text is an exception to so many blah free horror novels. While the book is faithful to most of the tropes of the haunted house novel the book didn’t feel overly formulaic. The one caveat I have is the young protagonist is unbelievable wise beyond her years. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.
April 10, 2020
Dig in the family graveyard and you might be surprised what you'll find.
Anyone who has worked on their family tree Will enjoy this book. It's a twisting tale that will keep you guessing and turning the pages. A good read that will tickle the hairs on the back of your neck.
Anyone who has worked on their family tree Will enjoy this book. It's a twisting tale that will keep you guessing and turning the pages. A good read that will tickle the hairs on the back of your neck.
March 4, 2018
An enjoyable read. I think the main reason I liked it is because of the family history it presented. It could use a little editing.
February 20, 2019
Brilliant but I did see the end coming lots of clues, what I didn’t see was the final act. Give this book a go it’s a good read !
February 28, 2019
Anticlimactic
You spend the whole time in anticipation for nothing. 90% through the book you think finally, were getting exciting. And then it’s over.
You spend the whole time in anticipation for nothing. 90% through the book you think finally, were getting exciting. And then it’s over.
September 2, 2021
A good read
The plot stayed with me long after I finished reading.
Unexpected turns.
I am looking forward to the next book.
The plot stayed with me long after I finished reading.
Unexpected turns.
I am looking forward to the next book.
May 26, 2018
A Very Good Read!
I Love the book,but I had little trouble with the language in the later chapters. Couldn't put it down from chapter 27 until the end.
God Bless
I Love the book,but I had little trouble with the language in the later chapters. Couldn't put it down from chapter 27 until the end.
God Bless
November 20, 2020
I'm on a never-ending search for a good horror tale. More often than not, the books I find devolve into childish rantings, or gore fests, or such unbelievable, unsubtle stabs at what an author THINKS is horror, but is just flat and stale.
Lucky me! I found this book, which really satisfied my "horror" needs. Builds slowly, but steadily, and keeps a taut suspense and edge-of-panic feel throughout. This was a very satisfying read! Kudos!
Lucky me! I found this book, which really satisfied my "horror" needs. Builds slowly, but steadily, and keeps a taut suspense and edge-of-panic feel throughout. This was a very satisfying read! Kudos!
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