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The Curse of Loch Ness Kindle Edition

by Peter Tremayne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 260 ratings
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Through the gaps in the swirling mist she could make out, perhaps two hundred feet below, something which looked like a rag doll, arms and legs askew at strange angles.



London-raised Jeannie Millbuie has received news that she has unexpected inherited a Scottish castle after the death of her previously unknown relative.

As the only heir of Donald Millbuie, Jeannie travels up to Scotland to take a look at Balmacaan Castle to determine its future.

The castle, which stood on the banks of Loch Ness, along with its odd housekeeper, Mrs. Murdo, and tales of the oddly reclusive previous owner, is a bit in bad shape, but Jeannie is determined to not make a rash decision about its future.

The weird wailing that echoed through the castle and the general eerie atmosphere led to Jeannie asking questions which Mrs. Murdo brushes off, but after exploration of her relatives old quarters reveals a journal, she learns of a horrible truth the Balmacaan Castle and lake is hiding.

Millbuie and the being hiding in Loch Ness have tied fates - and the terrifying and hideous truth will threaten safety and sanity in a race to the end.

The Curse of Loch Ness is a menacing story of the marriage of man, myth and magic in a nightmare world of compulsive horror and evil.


Praise for Peter Tremayne:




‘… excellent ... Tremayne does his usual masterful job’ – Publishers Weekly

‘A classic puzzle.’ – Kirkus Reviews

‘cleverly plotted and beautifully written…’ – Independent.ie

‘the characters are most memorable. A very enjoyable read’ – Historical Novel Society

'Splendidly exciting' – Fred Nolan, author of Brass Target


Peter Tremayne is the fiction writing pseudonym of the Celtic scholar and author Peter Berresford Ellis. Peter Berresford Ellis is a historian, literary biographer and novelist who has published over 90 books to date under his own name and that of his pseudonyms Peter Tremayne and Peter MacAlan. He has also published 95 short stories. His non-fiction books, articles and academic papers have made him acknowledged as one of the foremost authorities on Celtic history and culture. His other works with Venture Press include Island of Shadows, Nicor!, and Raven of Destiny.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074N8X68C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lume Books (August 7, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2151 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 260 ratings

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Peter Tremayne is the fiction pseudonym of Peter Berresford Ellis, a renowned Celtic scholar who has written over 30 books on the Ancient Celts and the Irish. As Tremayne, he is best known for his stories and novels featuring 7th century Irish religieuse Fidelma of Cashel. He lives in London.

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Jesse
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, creepy!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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I read a lot of monster books, and Nessie has been my favorite cryptid since I was a child. This book took a new twist with it that I found fascinating and creepy at once. The tone is somewhat darker than the usual monster mystery/thriller, and I loved it. Please let there be a sequel on the way!
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Linda O
4.0 out of 5 stars This "girl" enjoyed The Curse of Loch Ness
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
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I really enjoyed this book! We have been to Scotland and Loch Ness and this book added more details to our experience. Loved the story, I couldn't put it down. I took off one star for the excessive overuse of the term "the girl" when talking about either of the young women in the book. Using their names would have been fine.
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K. Jump
3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly Good Novel of the World's Most Famous Lake Monster
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
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A big step up for author Peter Tremayne, who often succeeds in creating interesting settings and coming up with unique plots only to fail in creating satisfying conclusions and engaging main characters. Not so this time. The heroine--a young lady who inherits a mysterious estate near the infamous Loch Ness--and her boyfriend are great protagonists that we want to see come through their ordeal. Moreover, the creature is a real "monster" of a sort and quite threatening, albeit not for the reasons everyone assumes. Though not without its flaws, such as a possible anti-Christian bias and an implausible origin for the creature lurking in the Loch, The Curse of Loch Ness is definitely an overall improvement over some of the author's other horror titles and definitely good for a few thrills and chills.
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Josette Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Will we ever know?
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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Really good scary read. I love any other takes on urban legends or myths. This book did not disappoint.
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Lynn S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Don’t read the ending!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2018
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It was a pretty good read....clever characters, good storyline, some really great descriptions of the areas, houses, loch, etc. even a believable “beastie” in the loch. But you lost me when our heroine is impregnated.....by the “beastie”. Sorry but my mind just doesn’t stretch in that direction. It was like Godzilla meets Barbie. Nope.
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laurathomas61
3.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing spin on Nessie
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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Right from the get go this story had weird vibes. Kind of supernatural.

When Jeannie arrives at the castle she inherited in Scotland, she’s met by a strange woman claiming to be the estate’s housekeeper. She’s rude and kind of creepy. And it sets the tone for what’s to come.

As Jeannie explores the castle and surrounding area, she begins to think something is wrong. Where is everyone? What is wailing below the castle? Why does she feel impending doom?

I liked this book. Almost felt gothic. All gloomy and desolate. And the author gave an interesting angle on the creature. Why it’s there. What it wants.

Not too scary and reads kind of slow in the beginning, but then it gets intriguing. A different kind of Nessie.
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Brandon Blankenburg
2.0 out of 5 stars A Letdown For Monster Fans
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2012
Of the Peter Tremayne books I've read, this is my least favorite. In fact, I didn't really enjoy it at all. It's a mixture of genres. I read it for the monster/horror aspect, but there isn't much of that to be found. There's talk of the monster, but the beast doesn't actually show up until the very end. The rest of the book is rather talky and focuses on the region's history/folklore and predictable mystery/conspiracy that involves the main character. Those looking for a fiction book with some horror elements may get more out of this book; all I got was boredom. On a side note, I'll mention that the cover art for the Sphere edition is one of the neatest I've seen. it's a shame the story is such a letdown.
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Nikki J
4.0 out of 5 stars Explain Nessie
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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Started a little slow but then picked. Enjoyed the background of the story. Wanna know what's next for Nessie. XoX
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5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2024
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I found the concept of this book intriguing, as it postulates the intelligence of a prehistoric (the longevity of Nessie) far outweighs that of our species. The use of Gaelic was interesting and I am glad there was a translation at the end of the book. I look forward to reading other books by Peter Tremayne
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Barbara Gross
2.0 out of 5 stars Painfully outdated, weird story - I can't believe this is from the creator of the Fidelma mysteries
Reviewed in Germany on November 6, 2023
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I really like the Fidelma mysteries and I like Scotland, so I had high hopes for this book. Alas, this is an earlier book from Peter Tremayne, and it shows. The language is clunky, and the book, which was first published 1979, feels more like a book from the 1950s or earlier.
******** SPOILERS AHEAD **********
The story starts with a plucky heroine who has inherited a Scottish castle and wants to take a look before deciding whether to sell it, but soon she gets trapped by the members of an evil sect and has to be rescued from indescribable horrors by a stalwart hero. While searching for her, the hero temporarily acquires a female sidekick, which he quickly sends of to the city to get the police, so he can then try and infiltrate the enemy's place with a (male) scientist friend of his. This scientist friend is really helpful - when they encounter the "monster", he actually brings out a silver crucifix (not sure why he had that as they went in through an underwater cave, wearing diving equipment and then changing into regular clothes they brought along) and waves it into the monsters face as a "sign of peace". I'll give you one guess how this turns out for him...
Our hero, now on his own, manages to get out the girl, but not without accidentally leaving a still smoldering match next to a barrel of diesel, burning down the whole place - the very castle the heroine has inherited - with all its contents.
As if this wasn't bad enough, it then turns out that the heroine was actually impregnated by the monster, and the doctors say they can't abort the pregnancy because they don't know enough about the fetus, so she'll just have to carry the monster's baby to term. The hero, noble guy that he is, declares he won't hold this against her, after all, it's not as if she could have prevented it! Luckily, it's a stillbirth so he can enjoy his price without having to rear a monster baby...
At the end, there's a short epilogue with an extremely sterotyped, ugly American tourist couple - I don't know why Tremayne thought it was necessary to use such an extreme caricature here, it's not necessary for the point he tries to make in the epilogue.
The only thing I liked about this book was how Tremayne weaves in the old history he knows so well, St. Columba, MacBeth, and the druidic religion, that was well done.
I'll chalk this one up as a sin of Tremayne's youth, and will stick to his Fidelma mysteries in the future.
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Ed
3.0 out of 5 stars Good old mythical story
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2020
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So far so good. Interesting story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2019
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It was interesting. Gripping hard to put down. The history fascinating made you feel like Scotland was as familiar as your own home town.
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T. Wells
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2024
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This is a very interesting science fiction story about the Loch Ness "monster", those who seek it, and those who worship it. It is a standalone novel which develops into quite a page turner.
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