At first glance, Phil Pendelton and his son Adam are just an ordinary father and son, no different from any other. They take walks in the park together, visit county fairs, museums, and zoos, and eat together overlooking the lake. Some might say the father is a little too accommodating given the lack of discipline when the child loses his temper in public. Some might say he spoils his son by allowing him to eat candy whenever he wants and set his own bedtimes. Some might say that such leniency is starting to take its toll on the father, given how his health has declined.What no one knows is that Phil is a prisoner, and that up until a few weeks ago and a chance encounter at a grocery store, he had never seen the child before in his life. A new novella from the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of THE TURTLE BOY and KIN.
At first glance, Phil Pendelton and his son Adam are just an ordinary father and son, no different from any other. They take walks in the park together, visit county fairs, museums, and zoos, and eat together overlooking the lake. Some might say the father is a little too accommodating given the lack of discipline when the child loses his temper in public. Some might say he spoils his son by allowing him to eat candy whenever he wants and set his own bedtimes. Some might say that such leniency is starting to take its toll on the father, given how his health has declined.What no one knows is that Phil is a prisoner, and that up until a few weeks ago and a chance encounter at a grocery store, he had never seen the child before in his life. A new novella from the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of THE TURTLE BOY and KIN.
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A prolific body of dark fiction, novellas, and psychological horror stories has earned widespread critical recognition across the modern horror genre, particularly through acclaimed titles like the nightmare novella Sour Candy. Born in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland, author Kealan Patrick Burke has published six novels alongside more than two hundred short stories and novellas. Described by Booklist as one of contemporary horror's most clever and original talents, his work spans supernatural terror, dark fantasy, crime fiction, and psychological mystery.
Burke's stories frequently investigate personal trauma, insidious entities, and isolated environments. A Bram Stoker Award winner and multi-time nominee, his fiction has reached an extensive readership while expanding into cover design, photography, anthologizing, and film and television development.
Kealan Patrick Burke was born on August 4, 1976, in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. Growing up with an early passion for dark literature and storytelling, he spent his formative years in Ireland before emigrating to the United States in August 2001, just weeks prior to the events of September 11. He subsequently settled in Delaware, Ohio, where he established his professional career in writing and graphic design.
Over the course of his literary career, Burke has authored six novels, numerous novellas, and multiple short story collections, in addition to editing dark fiction anthologies. Alongside his writing, he works as a book cover designer and photographer. Represented by Valarie Phillips at Verve Talent & Literary Agency, several of his stories and novellas have entered active development for film and television adaptation.
Burke's writing style is distinguished by emotional intimacy, atmospheric tension, and psychological dread. Rather than relying strictly on visceral gore, his narratives focus on ordinary characters whose lives are disrupted by sudden grief, uncanny occurrences, or malevolent forces that unravel their emotional stability.
Recurring themes throughout his bibliography include family trauma, domestic disruption, rural isolation, and creeping madness. His narratives frequently blend elements of mystery, crime fiction, and dark fantasy, grounding horrific and surreal premises in empathetic, character-driven prose.
3 books in catalog
A prolific body of dark fiction, novellas, and psychological horror stories has earned widespread critical recognition across the modern horror genre, particularly through acclaimed titles like the nightmare novella Sour Candy. Born in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland, author Kealan Patrick Burke has published six novels alongside more than two hundred short stories and novellas. Described by Booklist as one of contemporary horror's most clever and original talents, his work spans supernatural terror, dark fantasy, crime fiction, and psychological mystery.
Burke's stories frequently investigate personal trauma, insidious entities, and isolated environments. A Bram Stoker Award winner and multi-time nominee, his fiction has reached an extensive readership while expanding into cover design, photography, anthologizing, and film and television development.
Kealan Patrick Burke was born on August 4, 1976, in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. Growing up with an early passion for dark literature and storytelling, he spent his formative years in Ireland before emigrating to the United States in August 2001, just weeks prior to the events of September 11. He subsequently settled in Delaware, Ohio, where he established his professional career in writing and graphic design.
Over the course of his literary career, Burke has authored six novels, numerous novellas, and multiple short story collections, in addition to editing dark fiction anthologies. Alongside his writing, he works as a book cover designer and photographer. Represented by Valarie Phillips at Verve Talent & Literary Agency, several of his stories and novellas have entered active development for film and television adaptation.
Burke's writing style is distinguished by emotional intimacy, atmospheric tension, and psychological dread. Rather than relying strictly on visceral gore, his narratives focus on ordinary characters whose lives are disrupted by sudden grief, uncanny occurrences, or malevolent forces that unravel their emotional stability.
Recurring themes throughout his bibliography include family trauma, domestic disruption, rural isolation, and creeping madness. His narratives frequently blend elements of mystery, crime fiction, and dark fantasy, grounding horrific and surreal premises in empathetic, character-driven prose.
