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.

 

Books by Kealan Patrick Burke Burke, Kealan Patrick Taverns of the Dead Burke, Kealan Patrick The Hides Burke, Kealan Patrick The Number 121 to Pennsylvania and Others Burke, Kealan Patrick The Turtle Boy: Peregrine's Tale Burke, Kealan Patrick A Preview of Brimstone Turnpike Burke, Kealan Patrick Brimstone Turnpike

Anthologies Featuring Kealan Patrick Burke Cemetery Dance,  Looking Glass Chizmar, Richard Shivers II Chizmar, Richard Shivers III Chizmar, Richard Shivers IV Golden, Christopher British Invasion

Magazines and Comics Featuring Kealan Patrick Burke Cemetery Dance #47: Gorman, Briggs, Braunbeck, Wright Cemetery Dance #51: Laws, Skipp, Burke, Vincent Cemetery Dance #54: Gaiman, Burke, Morlan, Richards Grave Tales #5: Laymon, Burke, Nolan, Massie