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The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke

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theatretenor's review

5.0

Loved it! Just sailed through it like a breeze! I love Timmy Quinn and am pouring right in to The Hides. There’s no stopping me now! I’ll say it again, Kealan Patrick Burke knows how to write!!

gimpyknee's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

3.5

readwithkyladawngail's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Quick read with a Creepy kid and creepy storm which I am always a huge fan of.

I truly believe that Kealan Patrick Burke is the master of the short horror novella. He always manages to make the story fully rounded, with perfect pacing, believable characters and some horrifying moments.

The Turtle Boy is a coming of age horror set during the summer vacation of two young boys - Timmy and Billy.
One day they go out to explore around a local pond and find a strange looking child. His appearance unnerves them and they found out he is known as ”The Turtle Boy”. Soon a young girl called Kim ends up being invited around to spend time with Timmy on the request of his parents, they worry about their child feeling alone as they know Billy is set to move away with his Father.
Kim has also heard the legend of The Turtle Boy and wants to also explore the lake with Timmy.
But, who is he and what exactly happened to him?

debitoni's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

shesbooked's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

chriscrane87's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense

Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

lindseydomokur's review

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5.0

Can't wait to continue this series! I loved this novella, super creepy. I love books like this, paranormal things always peak my interest and this was no exception.