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A review by bookishwelshie
The Turtle Boy by Kealan Patrick Burke
5.0
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?
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?