Coal Creek is the story not only about the ups and downs of a hard-working family but also of a town and finally the unfolding life of a coalmine. Coal Creek takes you down into the depths of people-some good, some evil-but also of human desire and ambition. There is also true history along the way incase you, the reader, are a history buff. I also enjoyed the romance along the way and the rather odd relationship between Marie and Ray who play major...