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Welcome! I'm Kurt Kirchmeier/K. D. Kirchmeier, and I write fantasy and horror books for kids and teens. I also write short fiction for readers of all ages. To learn more about me and my work, or to contact me (I love hearing from readers!), please visit the links above.

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Praise for K. D. Kirchmeier's books:


 

"Kirchmeier skillfully balances tension and wonder, making the book an engaging journey through a perilous yet enchanting world. This title is not just about survival but also about finding light in the darkest of times, making it a must-read for young readers."​

                                       

— School Library Journal on THE SHADOW ROAD

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"Kirchmeier hits the ground running in this propulsive adventure . . . constant tension permeates the intimate-feeling alternating first-person perspectives."

 

— Publishers Weekly​​​ on THE SHADOW ROAD 

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"The book’s message that most of humanity might actually come together in kindness rather than violence at the end of the world is a refreshing one in the YA world of depressing dystopias."

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 — BCCB on THE SHADOW ROAD

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"Themes of destiny, dreams, and intuition round out a well-paced story of survival. The world-building is excellent."​

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— Kirkus Reviews​ on THE SHADOW ROAD
 

“Truly original! The action, tension and drama burn at a high level.” 

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— Arthur Slade, Governor General's Award-winning author of DUST on THE SHADOW ROAD
 

"A thrilling coming-of-age tale of survival. I was hooked from the first page."

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— Lora Senf, Bram Stoker Award-winner and author of THE CLACKITY on THE SHADOW ROAD

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“A powerful piece of storytelling . . . refreshing, enthralling, and often shocking.”

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  — Quill and Quire (starred review) on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"The most frightening young YA fantasy since Kenneth Oppel's The Nest. Sure to be popular with readers seeking a truly scary story." 

                             

— School Library Journal on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"A fresh spin on the post-apocalyptic genre.... A thought-provoking read." 

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— Canadian Children's Book News on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"Stephen King-level horror haunting a tight, thoughtful domestic drama."​

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— BCCB on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"Narrator Will Collyer brings realistic emotion to this creepy audiobook about a

terrifying plague." 

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— AudioFile on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

 

"Will stick with the reader long after they are finished." 

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— School Library Connection on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"Gripping and affecting." 

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— Shelf Awareness on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

"Creepy and engaging." 

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— Publishers Weekly on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

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"An eerie slow burn."​

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— Booklist on THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS

K. D. Kirchmeier gratefully acknowledges the support of:

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