"A well-crafted balance of history and supernatural mystery . . . when the final mystery is unveiled . . . the solution is sufficiently unexpected if not completely shocking." -Kirkus Reviews
- A Kindle #1 Bestseller in Historical Fiction and Horror/Ghosts
- An Amazon Top 100 Rated in Fiction, Top 10 in Mysteries
On November 3, 1984, a quirky old man named Solomon "Sol" Mayfield died in a nursing home in the small town of Varner Creek, Texas. But Sol's death was just the beginning of this tale, for on the other side he was met by the spirit of his sister who, along with Sol's mother, disappeared when Sol was just a child in 1909.
All his life, Sol thought he knew what had happened to his mother and sister, but the ghosts of Varner Creek had guarded their secrets well, and it is not until Sol is among them that he discovers the complicated and shocking truth.
Reader's Comments:
"A literary gem that caught me unawares." - Mb4pax, Amazon 5-star review.
"The ending is stunning . . . this one will stay with you for a long time." - John R. Olson, Amazon 5-star review.
"The story is very well written, with each and every character coming to life so vividly that reading it was like watching a movie in my mind. This is one of those rare books that will stay with me for a very long time." Krtyr, Amazon 5-star review.
"One of the most memorable books I've read in years." - Vikingcat, Amazon 5-star review.
"A sad, wonderful, engrossing tale. I couldn't put it down." - Cassie Armstrong, Amazon 5-star review.
Author Note: The Ghosts of Varner Creek is not a horror story or thriller. This is a paranormal mystery set in the old South wherein the ghosts are both literal and symbolic of past events which haunt the characters of the story. The novel uses the plot to explore difficult subject matter at times and it is suggested for readers 18+ due to adult content and themes. Reader discretion is advised.
About the Author: Michael Weems is an attorney in Houston, TX. The Ghosts of Varner Creek is his first novel, although he has since published a second entitled Border Crossings.
