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Kenneth McKinley

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in Coldwater, MI, The United States
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Kenneth McKinley was born and raised in the small town of Bronson, Michigan. He grew up in the time of heavy metal mix tapes, VCRs, and library cards. Ever since that magical moment when he wandered into the adult horror section of the public library at the age of 11, he has always dreamed of being a writer. With his critically acclaimed debut, “The Glimmer Girls,” in the ghost story anthology, Midnight in the Graveyard, he could finally realize his dream.

Kenneth graduated from Ohio State University and owns Silver Shamrock Publishing. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the Independent Book Publishers Association. He resides in Michigan with his wife, Kathy, and their children. Kenneth is currently working on his next nove
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Midnight in the Graveyard

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There are few writers out there that capture the heartbeat of middle-America like Tim Curran. At his best, Curran is the Stephen King of middle-American horror. His small-town settings could be anywhere in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa… you get ...more
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2019 is starting out with a bang as Hunter Shea’s LOCH NESS REVENGE is my first read of the new year. And oh, what a read it was. Who isn’t fascinated by one of the most famous cryptids of all time, the Loch Ness Monster? For me, Nessie has always be ...more
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One Night on the Somme is a comprehensive analysis not only of the Lonsdale Pals Battalion’s disastrous campaign in the Somme region, but also of the failure of the British commanders to assess accurately the effects of PTSD (or shell-shock) on the s ...more
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FBI agent Behrent is after a special killer, one that has a thing for red haired women, setting their world on fire, and inserting a Japanese firefly (or firebug) in the back of their throat. Firebug is a fast-paced palate cleanser that’ll keep you g ...more
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Tober Charles Hi Ken

Greetings from London. The internet can be a wonderful thing.

In case you might be interested i have a giveaway running on one of my books, link below.

https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/e747b56...

This one is more of a straight thriller than horror so no worries if it's not your cup of tea.

(Answer is 100)

Have an awesome day.


Ninetailedkat Hi Ken,

Thanks for the friend request.

Kathy


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Red Lace Reviews Hi Ken. Thanks for the friend request!

Happy new year to you. :)


Annerlee Thanks for the friend request Ken. : )


Jonathan Echevarria How did you like Swan Song?


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Thanks for the friend invite!


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