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The Turtle Boy (The Timmy Quinn Series (Book One)) [Kindle Edition]

Kealan Patrick Burke
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Available for the first time on Amazon Kindle, Kealan Patrick Burke's Bram Stoker Award-winning coming of age story The Turtle Boy.

School is out and summer has begun. For eleven year old Timmy Quinn and his best friend Pete Marshall, the dreary town of Delaware Ohio becomes a place of magic, hidden treasure and discovery.

But on the day they encounter a strange young boy sitting on the bank of Myers Pond, a pond playground rumor says may hide turtles the size of Buicks, everything changes.

For it soon becomes apparent that dark secrets abound in the little community, secrets which come cupped in the hands of the dead, and in a heartbeat, Timmy and Pete's summer of wonder becomes a season of terror, betrayal and murder.

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"..takes the small town setting of Delaware, Ohio, and imbues it with just enough wonder to evoke Bradbury and early King and even a dash of Mark Twain circa Tom Sawyer." - Chizine.com

"If you have a young child, or remember when you were one yourself, The Turtle Boy is a book you don't want to miss." - The Midwest Book Review

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 269 KB
  • Print Length: 79 pages
  • Publisher: Elderlemon Press; 2 edition (2 Sep 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0041T5BCI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #57 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
WOW! 3 Sep 2011
By A. Lucas TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this as a freebie, thinking I'd give it a go, but not expecting much! How wrong was I? I read it in one sitting, and promptly downloaded the rest of the series! I loved this book - it's such a well written, spooky story!It also sets the scene for the rest of the adventures, getting us familiarised with the main characters.

This is the first book I have read by this author, but I've downloaded everything else I can find! I am hoping that they will all be as good as this one.
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Spooky Happenings 30 Aug 2011
By M. Dowden HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This novella is the first tale in the series. It is the summer of 1979 in Delaware, Ohio, and the tale takes place over that summer. Eleven year old Timmy and his best friend Pete visit the local pond where rumour has it that there are large turtles. Whilst there they come across the incredibly creepy Darryl, and run away. Both the boys are banned from the area, and Pete's dad says he will send him to summer camp. With Pete gone, Timmy plays with Kim, who has also seen the mysterious Darryl. Both of them decide to visit the pond, but are found out.

With Pete's dad getting really angry at the children, what is wrong at the pond? As things get creepier Timmy is about to find out. Full of creepiness, and more than a dash of the gothic, this is well written, and is sure to keep you hooked. If you like early Stephen King you should like this.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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As a writer myself (and no, before you ask, I have no affiliation with the author and until I read this, I had no idea who he was) I have very little time to read, but I downloaded this on my Kindle a long time ago and finally got round to reading it. I am so glad I did.

It has been a LONG time since a story has captivated me the way The Turtle Boy did. Completely unique and Kealan's voice is just wonderful. There are lines in this story that I am jealous of. Seriously. It chilled me to the bone and captured my heart. I can't wait to read Kin.

Kealan (quite by accident) has now ended up doing a blog post for me and when I realised who he was, I emailed and told him how much I loved his book. Miss this kid at your peril, he is a name to look out for.

BUT, beware. This is NOT a kid's book. One reader has already made that mistake. It is so far out there, that I wouldn't read it if you are easily disturbed or offended.

Brilliant. Move over Dean Koontz, there's a new 'odd' boy in town.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
the turtle boy
although this is a freebie from amazon its still agreat read and it draws you in as you read on and turn the pages as you get into it little by little you are there along side the... Read more
Published 2 days ago by irene
Book One
From the start found the book engrossing and steers to the other books in the series.
I will certainly look out for the others.
Interesting finish.
Published 9 days ago by r2j2d2
a good read
A good read but does not answer all questions raised in book and left me feeling frustrated and confused, the story and plot were not bad will read the next one
Published 9 days ago by chatterbell
Who did kill Daryll?
I was surprised at the end to discover a newspaper clipping appear on my kindle screen, no wonder the story had a real ring to it if it is based on a true story. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Judder
enjoyable
what a lovely suprise I had when I read this book, really interesting, and a great twist at the end, will have to have the next in the series
Published 12 days ago by gillnstu
A haunting piece of work
The Turtle Boy is a great little book. Short but very sweet, it is set in Delaware, Ohio and reeks of stultifying repression. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Bobby
A great start !
I'm still rather new to Kealan's writing, and maybe I've just read the "wrong" books so far, but I always seem to find myself breaking my heart over some of the characters and this... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Lorraine Arndell
very disappointing
This book is too boring and dijointed for me. I only read so far and then ditched it. It was free to me bt I wouldn't spend any money on it. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Paige
Sneaky and creepy
Timmy and Pete, are best friends and go to Myers pond to fish and there they meet the turtle boy.

This is an usual paranornal story. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Alice Turner
Couldn`t put it down!
This was free and no 1 so i thought i would give it a go. I read it in one hit! It hooked me in and i have read loads more by Kealan since. Brilliant writer! Read more
Published 1 month ago by kari
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"All the world's a stage, Timmy Quinn, but it's not the only one" &quote;
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Nothing in the dark you can't see in the daylight. Remember that." &quote;
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Timmy was blond and tanned, even in winter when the bronze faded to a shadow of itself. The two of them were polar opposites but the best of friends, united by their unflagging interest in the unknown and the undiscovered. &quote;
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