Description
By: Neil Boyton, S.J. (1884-1956)
Killgloom Park is a thrilling novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seat until the very end. Boyton’s storytelling is captivating, drawing readers into the mysterious and eerie world of the park. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to become emotionally invested in their fates. The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of action and suspense to keep the story moving forward. Overall, Killgloom Park is a must-read for fans of suspense and mystery novels. Boyton’s talent for creating vivid and unsettling atmospheres shines through in this gripping tale.
Book Description:
Join Angelo Daily and his chums during a fun filled summer at Killgloom Park, a Coney Island, New York amusement park in the 1930’s. A runaway tiger! Tracking down a wanted thief! Climbing down a ferris wheel in the middle of the night! These are just a few of the exciting things that happen during this adventurous summer!
The author grew up in the world of amusement parks, providing first hand material for two of his boys books – “On the Sands of Coney” and its sequel, this title – “Killgloom Park”. (“On the Sands of Coney” is still under copyright, and cannot be recorded, but it is not necessary to be familiar with it to enjoy this book!) The author was a Catholic Jesuit Priest, and in 1926 he was appointed a Scout Chaplain for the Greater New York City Scout Camps. He spent many years involved with the Boy Scouts, and wrote a long list of stories and books, mainly fiction, for and about scouts.
