Ravenous Ghosts (26 page)

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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 KIN, MASTER OF THE MOORS, CURRENCY OF SOULS and THE HIDES, the novellas THE TURTLE BOY (Bram Stoker Award Winner, 2004), VESSELS, MIDLISTERS, and JACK & JILL, and the collections RAVENOUS GHOSTS and THE NUMBER 121 TO PENNSYLVANIA & OTHERS (Bram Stoker Award-Nominee,
2009).

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 review,
Publishers Weekly
, British Fantasy Award & International Horror Guild Award nominee).

A movie based on his short story "Peekers", directed by Mark Steensland screened at a variety of international film festivals and won a number of awards. You can view the
film at the author's website.

As actor, Burke played the male lead in Greg Lamberson's film SLIME CITY MASSACRE, the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic SLIME CITY, which will be released on DVD, Blu-ra
y, and Video On Demand in 2011.

Visit Kealan on the web at www.kealanpatrickburke.com
.