The
Turtle Boy: Peregrine's Tale (CDSS #6)
by Kealan Patrick Burke
Featured Artist: Alan M. Clark
At eleven years of age, strange things started to happen to a boy named Timmy
Quinn. His ordinary life was abruptly thrown into chaos by the revelation that
there exists a separate plane of existence reserved solely for the vengeful
spirits of the murdered: The Curtain. Worse, Timmy is a conduit for these monstrous
entities, allowing them to walk freely between worlds to exact their brutal
vengeance.
His search for answers has taken him halfway around the world, forcing him
to endure many horrors, among them the revelation that the spiritual realm known
as The Stage may have been manmade, and that the dead do not operate of their
own free will, but are instead influenced by an enigmatic figure known only
as "Peregrine."
About this man, Timmy knows nothing. But he will learn, and in time, he will
come to know Peregrine as an adversary worse than the vengeful dead.
Herein lies the genesis of a monster.
About the Author:
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, 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), Quietly Now (International Horror Guild
Award Nominee, 2004), the charity anthology Tales from the Gorezone
and Night Visions 12 (starred review, Publishers Weekly, British
Fantasy Award & International Horror Guild Award nominee).
A movie based on his short story "Peekers", directed by Mark Steensland
(DEAD @ 17), and scripted by veteran novelist Rick Hautala is currently scheduled
for screening at a variety of international film festivals.
Available in two states:
Limited Edition of 550 signed and numbered copies ($35)
Traycased Lettered Edition of 26 signed and lettered copies ($175)
Production Status:
This book is headed to the printer in the next batch.
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