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Kealan Patrick Burke
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Continuing my interview series called THE SEVEN, in which I invite some of my favorite authors to answer seven questions about their most recent projects, today’s guest surely needs no introduction. Robert McCammon is one of the reasons I’m a writer today. From the apocalyptic SWAN SONG, and the epic coming of age novels MYSTERY WALK andBOY’S LIFE to the more recent thriller and love letter to...
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The Turtle Boy (Timmy Quinn #1)
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Underneath
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The Hides (Timmy Quinn #2)
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Kin
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Vessels (Timmy Quinn #3)
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Currency Of Souls
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The Number 121 to Pennsylvania and Others
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The Grief Frequency
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Midlisters
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Peregrine's Tale (Includes: Cemetery Dance Signature Series, #6; The Turtle Boy #4)
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This is an excerpt from THE TURTLE BOY, the first novella in the Timmy Quinn series, which includes THE HIDES, VESSELS, and PEREGRINE'S TALE, and will conclude with my current work-in-progress, NEMESIS.
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“Horror itself is a bit of a bullied genre, the antagonist being literary snobbery and public misconception. And I think good horror tackles our darkest fears, whatever they may be. It takes us into the minds of the victims, explores the threats, disseminates fear, studies how it changes us. It pulls back the curtain on the ugly underbelly of society, tears away the masks the monsters wear out in the world, shows us the potential truth of the human condition. Horror is truth, unflinching and honest. Not everybody wants to see that, but good horror ensures that it's there to be seen.”
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― Kealan Patrick Burke
“Finch was his own country, the government unstable, the population volatile.”
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― Kealan Patrick Burke, KIN
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“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.”
― John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things
― John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things
“Being scared isn't the problem. It's not running away that's the hard part.”
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“It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them. ”
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Hey Kealan. Thanks for the friend request. I loved Kin. It was a great read. I had never heard of you before, but this site recommended several of your works. The Turtle Boy is next on my list.
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Hi Kealan. Thanks for the friendship invite. I am a pretty big Richard Matheson fan myself."You're very welcome, Danielle! Matheson is a master.
Jenn wrote: "Thanks for the request, Kealan!! This is the first time in I think over 10 years where I'm scared out of my mind while reading a book. My cats think I'm totally paranoid. I have 30% left & I don't ..."Likewise, and I'm delighted the book had that effect on you! :-)
Thanks for the request, Kealan!! This is the first time in I think over 10 years where I'm scared out of my mind while reading a book. My cats think I'm totally paranoid. I have 30% left & I don't want it to end but I do ha. Nice to meet you!
T.j. wrote: "Hey, Kealan. Thanks for the friendship.Man, I've got to tell you we're having a blast with Kin. I'm at about 80% and it's the first real rockin read I've had this year. Congrats on such a ba..."
Delighted to hear that, TJ!
Recluse wrote: "Kealan, Just wanted to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving."
Yikes, just seeing this now. Thank you sir!
Hey, Kealan. Thanks for the friendship.Man, I've got to tell you we're having a blast with Kin. I'm at about 80% and it's the first real rockin read I've had this year. Congrats on such a badass book.
TJ
krisabelle wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, Kealan! I read The Turtle Boy and The Hides on the same day and they were incredible. I can't wait to read more of your work!"Thanks so much, Krisabelle! I'm delighted to hear that!
Thank you for the friend request, Kealan! I read The Turtle Boy and The Hides on the same day and they were incredible. I can't wait to read more of your work!
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