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Kealan Patrick Burke

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Born and raised in Dungarvan, Ireland, Kealan Patrick Burke is an award-winning author described as "a newcomer worth watching" (Publishers Weekly) and "one of the most original authors in contemporary horror" (Booklist).

Some of his works include the novels Currency of Souls and The Hides (Bram Stoker Award Nominee, 2005), the novellas The Turtle Boy (Bram Stoker Award Winner, 2004), Vessels and Midlisters, and the collections Ravenous Ghosts and The Number 121 to Pennsylvania & Others.

Kealan also edited the anthologies: Taverns of the Dead (starred review, Publishers Weekly), Brimstone Turnpike, Quietly Now (International Horror Guild Award Nominee, 2004), the charity anthology Tales from the Gorezone and Night Visions 12 (starred re...more


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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Average rating: 3.87 · 1,349 ratings · 298 reviews · 59 distinct works
The Turtle Boy (Timmy Quinn...
3.65 of 5 stars 3.65 avg rating — 332 ratings4 editions
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Underneath
3.22 of 5 stars 3.22 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions
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The Hides (Timmy Quinn #2)
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2005 — 4 editions
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Kin
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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Vessels (Timmy Quinn #3)
4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions
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Currency Of Souls
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 36 ratings4 editions
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The Number 121 to Pennsylva...
4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions
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The Grief Frequency
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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Midlisters
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions
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Peregrine's Tale (Includes:...
4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions
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The Turtle Boy (Literature & Fiction)
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Description: 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.
The Number 121 to Pennsylvania & Others (Literature & Fiction)
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A Winter Haunting
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"TJ wrote: "Kealan stated in the introduction of this interview that Robert McCammon is "one of the reasons why (he is a) writer". I can relate to this...more "
"I'm three days away from finishing the first draft of NEMESIS, the fifth book in the series of (mis)adventures featuring poor, beleaguered Timmy Quinn...more "
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An uneven anthology that is nevertheless worth picking up based on the strength of a few gems, most notably the King/Hill collaboration "Throttle", F. Paul Wilson's "Recalled", "Comeback" by Ed Gorman, and "Return to Hell House" by Nancy Collins.
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Last Days by Brian Evenson
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Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane
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While Lehane's narrative voice remains as appealing as always, it's the story that suffers in MOONLIGHT MILE. Lacking the layered, twisty and original plots that marked his previous efforts, this one seems more like a stretched-out novella, and one L...more
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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.”
Kealan Patrick Burke

“Finch was his own country, the government unstable, the population volatile.”
Kealan Patrick Burke, KIN

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message 14: by Jeff

Jeff French 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.


message 13: by Kealan

Kealan Patrick 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.


Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress Hi Kealan. Thanks for the friendship invite. I am a pretty big Richard Matheson fan myself.


message 11: by Kealan

Kealan Patrick 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! :-)


message 10: by Jenn

Jenn 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!


Kealan Patrick 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!


Kealan Patrick Recluse wrote: "Kealan,
Just wanted to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving."


Yikes, just seeing this now. Thank you sir!


message 7: by TJ

TJ 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


Jon Recluse Kealan,
Just wanted to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.


Kealan Patrick 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!


krisabelle 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!


The Book Posh Thanks for the friend request!! I am looking forward to reading Turtle Boy & Ravenous Ghosts!!


message 1: by Nancy

Nancy Hi Kealan,

Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends!
Looking forward to reading "The Turtle Boy".

-Nancy


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