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Kevin Tumlinson

Biography

Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling novelist, living in Texas and working in random coffee shops, cafés, and hotel lobbies worldwide. His debut thriller, The Coelho Medallion, was a 2016 Shelf Notable Indie award winner.

Kevin grew up in Wild Peach, Texas, where he was raised by his grandparents and given a healthy respect for story telling. He often found himself in trouble in school for writing stories instead of doing his actual assignments.

Kevin's love for history, archaeology, and science has been a tremendous source of material for his writing, feeding his fiction and giving him just the excuse he needs to read the next article, biography, or research paper.

Where to find Kevin Tumlinson online

Website: http://kevintumlinson.com/

Series

Dan Kotler by
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The Brass Hall
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Book of Betrayals
Price: $9.99 USD.
The Bones of Saint Nicholas
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Templar Tunnel
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Book of Lost Things: A Dan Kotler Box Set, Books 1-3
Price: $9.99 USD.
The Book of Gods and Kings
Price: $9.99 USD.
Evergreen by
Evergreen
Price: $6.99 USD.
Evergreen: Trace Contact
Price: $6.99 USD.
Sawyer Jackson by
Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land
Price: $4.99 USD.
Sawyer Jackson and the Shadow Strait
Price: $4.99 USD.
Sawyer Jackson and the White Room
Price: $4.99 USD.
Wordslinger by
30-Day Author: Develop A Daily Writing Habit and Write Your Book In 30 Days (Or Less)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Writing a Better Book Description
Price: $1.99 USD.
Improving Your Writing Craft: A Self Published, Indie Authors Guide
Price: $0.99 USD.
Quake Runner: Alex Kayne by
Shaken
Price: $6.99 USD.
Triggered
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Compromised
Price: $6.99 USD.
Aftershock
Price: $6.99 USD.
Alex Kotler Mysteries by
Secret of the Diamond Sword
Price: $2.99 USD.
Citadel by
Citadel: The Value of War
Price: $2.99 USD.
Colony Girl
Price: $2.99 USD.
Citadel: Omnibus
Price: $9.99 USD.
Citadel: First Colony
Price: $6.99 USD.
Citadel: Paths in Darkness
Price: $6.99 USD.
Citadel: Children of Light
Price: $6.99 USD.
Historic Crimes by
The Man Below
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Outsiders Gambit
Price: $4.99 USD.

Books

A Note From The Author by
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 23,750. Language: English. Originally Published: May 1, 2023 by Wordslinger Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Philosophy, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Motivation & inspiration, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Motivational, Nonfiction » Philosophy » Movements / Pragmatism
IT WAS GOING TO BE CALLED "THE BOOK OF KEVIN" But that sounded too "manifesto." It started with Neil Gaiman recommending a notebook, and an author marking his 50th birthday. Every day, for 123 days, a bestselling novelist wrote down the little bits of wisdom he'd heard and learned from mentors and family and friends over the years, as well as some things he'd thought of all on his own. And...
Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land by
Series: Sawyer Jackson, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 56,720. Language: English. Originally Published: July 1, 2014 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
​"It's like a mashup of Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and the Iron Druid Chronicles, with a pinch of Doctor Who for flavor." Some kids are born in a tangle. At sixteen years old, Sawyer Jackson hasn’t seen much beyond his grandparents' remote home, until one day he's transported to the Long Land -- a strange world where everything he knows is turned upside down, and everyone he loves is suddenly...
Two Blocks East by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,980. Language: English. Originally Published: June 12, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Urban, Fiction » Literature » Literary
LIFE TAKES YOU PLACES Two blocks East. Sometimes direction comes when you least expect it. Two blocks East. When his beard suddenly started speaking, he felt he had no choice but to do what it said. Two blocks east, and his life changed forever. This short story is moving, inspiring, and a quick read—and it includes a special note from the author, for the updated edition.
The Book of Lost Things: A Dan Kotler Box Set, Books 1-3 by
Series: Dan Kotler. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 219,880. Language: English. Originally Published: November 22, 2019 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
Dr. Dan Kotler has a talent for tracking down unusual and cryptic history that would otherwise be lost to time. An archaeologist with a knack for reading people and putting together the pieces of a scattered and mysterious past, Kotler is recruited by the FBI as part of its new Historic Crimes Division. He and his partner, Agent Roland Denzel, face every danger that history and mythology can...
Improving Your Writing Craft: A Self Published, Indie Authors Guide by
Series: Wordslinger, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,130. Language: English. Originally Published: July 7, 2020 by Kevin Tumlinson. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference, Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Applied arts » Book design, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Literacy » Style manuals, Nonfiction » General reference » Questions & answers
"JUST WRITE A GOOD BOOK!" You hear that advice from authors of every stripe, usually when they're being pressed in an interview to explain their wild, fantastic, almost unimaginable success. How do you become a mega-bestseller with a multi-picture movie deal and adoring fans worldwide? "Well, I... just wrote a good book!" If only it were that easy! Improving Your Writing Craft can't promise you...
Three Reasons to Avoid Being Punched in the Face by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,360. Language: English. Originally Published: June 12, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
SOMETIMES YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THE STRANGEST PLACES No one knows that better than Charlie Dustin. He's been avoiding his life for three years in every dusty church and old building in Europe—until the day Elle finds him in a French cafe, bringing along three really good reasons for staying out of trouble. But Charlie has a secret. There's a reason he's bouncing around Europe, five-thousand...
The Sleeper's War by
Series: Dan Kotler, Book 10. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 68,680. Language: English. Originally Published: January 24, 2020 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
An ancient drug will determine humanity's future Makry ypno. Long Sleep. Lost in the darkness of history for millennia, referenced only in obscure Greek medical texts, this strange plant holds the key to allowing humanity to survive global threats by escaping to the stars. That is, if a team of mercenaries with a grudge doesn't get it first. Dr. Dan Kotler—polymathic anthropologist and FBI...
Edge by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,040. Language: English. Originally Published: July 31, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » High tech, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
"Not since the Martian and Andy Weir has there been a better science fiction combination." "If you think you know plots, I dare you to figure this one out before the conclusion." Charles Martins, prisoner number 61789, is serving time in a body suit—a prison cell that he wears 24/7. One part prison cell, one part life support system, it takes...
Secret of the Diamond Sword by
Series: Alex Kotler Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,040. Language: English. Originally Published: November 17, 2021 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Fiction, Fiction » Children’s books » Imagination & Play
Any mystery solved—but it will cost you a buck Alex Kotler has always been good at solving mysteries. That's why he started his own detective agency—any mystery solved, but it will cost you a buck. For one dollar, Alex finds lost homework, helps track down missing bicycles, and puts things right for kids who need a little help. But one day, a new girl in town brings Alex an all new sort of...
The Outsiders Gambit by
Series: Historic Crimes, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 29,780. Language: English. Originally Published: May 31, 2022 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Technological
ANCIENT SECRETS THREATEN THE MODERN WORLD, AND THE HISTORIC CRIMES UNIT IS OUR ONLY HOPE When Dr. Dan Kotler—Archaeologist and FBI Consultant—gets an invitation to explore the Huashan mystery caves, located in China's Anhui Province, it's an offer too good to pass up. Especially since the lead on the project has promised him some "unusual, out of place history" to investigate. It's the closest...
Sawyer Jackson and the White Room by
Series: Sawyer Jackson, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,740. Language: English. Originally Published: May 5, 2017 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
EVERY KNOT CAN BE UNTIED Beyond the layers, beyond the Long Land, beyond the Omniverse itself, the White Room awaits. Some call it death. Some think of it as purgatory—a waiting room to the afterlife. For Sawyer and his family, it's just one more stop on the journey to battle Aeodymus, and prevent him from unravelling all of reality. As Sawyer and his companions fight their way through dark...
30-Day Author: Develop A Daily Writing Habit and Write Your Book In 30 Days (Or Less) by
Series: Wordslinger, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,020. Language: English. Originally Published: October 5, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Literacy » Composition & creative writing, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Literacy » Style manuals
Need to write a book, but don’t want to spend years doing it? What if you could do it in 30 days or less? Learn how to develop a daily writing habit. Learn how to determine the length of your book. And learn what to do with your book when it’s done—including editing, layout, cover design, and even marketing. 30-Day Author is a treasure trove of information for the will-be author. Whether you...
Sawyer Jackson and the Shadow Strait by
Series: Sawyer Jackson, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 65,000. Language: English. Originally Published: November 14, 2014 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Ready for another tangle? The Long Land is a strange and dangerous place, but at the edge of the continent is a dark gap - the Shadow Strait. It is a void between realities, and no one who enters has ever been known to return. So, of course, Sawyer Jackson and his friends and family are on their way there. As Sawyer’s destiny, to save the Omniverse from the dark and twisted Aeodyumus, comes...
Tin Man by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,600. Language: English. Originally Published: June 12, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
HOPE COMES AT A PRICE. A Merciless Enemy. A New Threat. A Mysterious New Hope. The Ataxica, a brutal and chaotic enemy, have wiped out most of humanity, leaving behind only children. Years after that disastrous first contact, a remnant military force known as the Service represents humanity's last hope. But hope is fading fast, as the Ataxica have developed a new technology that gives them a...
We Carry Them by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,600. Language: English. Originally Published: June 12, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Horror, Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
CANCER AND DISEASE ARE THE MONSTERS WE FACE When Teresa was diganosed with terminal cancer, she knew it for what it was—the thing consuming her life. And her response was to let it. Walking away, refusing treatment, was the only power she had over her life. And though the pain was excruciating, though she found herself alone with no one to turn to, she was determined that her last days were...
Getting Gone by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,390. Language: English. Originally Published: June 12, 2015 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
HE'S MORE DANGEROUS WHEN HE'S RUNNING FROM YOU Shawn Stewart is kind of an unusual husband. He has high-functioning Asperger's Syndrome, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming an incredibly wealthy inventor with a gorgeous wife. Brilliant and resourceful, and sometimes a little clueless, Shawn knows he's anything but a typical guy. When his wife, Christine, turns out to be an ex-spy and is...
The Book of Gods and Kings by
Series: Dan Kotler. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 190,100. Language: English. Originally Published: March 20, 2020 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
HISTORY COULD BE THE DEATH OF HIM Archaeologist Dan Kotler and his FBI partner, Agent Roland Denzel, have faced world-threats, personal betryals, and the worst assortment of would-be dictators and despots around. Now they face a new threat, nearly two millennia old and woven into the very fabric of human history and power. An archaeologist and an FBI agent could be the only thing standing...
A Meme of War by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 22,300. Language: English. Originally Published: February 19, 2022 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU GO, THE PAST TRAVELS WITH YOU Mim-Mat—short for mimetic material. It's the miracle technology that has enabled humanity to rise and thrive among the stars. With it, we have conquered illness, conquered space itself. On a journey of exploration, however, as we search for inhabitable worlds in far-flung star systems, a surprising discovery opens the door to a long-buried...
The Man Below by
Series: Historic Crimes, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 41,170. Language: English. Originally Published: June 1, 2021 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
SOME SECRETS REFUSE TO STAY BURIED In the dark and silent halls of a defunct secret government facility, buried deep in the mountains surrounding Los Lunas, New Mexico, Dr. Clara Rivers—a civilian consultant and agent for a fledgling Federal task force—has been abducted. Imprisoned in the pitch black of The Pit, she fights to survive, while hunted by the Comrade—the man below. Somehow tied to...
Writing a Better Book Description by
Series: Wordslinger, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 6,780. Language: English. Originally Published: February 22, 2018 by Wordslinger Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing & books, Nonfiction » Computers & Internet » Graphics & design, Essay » Author profile, Nonfiction » Computers & Internet » Interactive & multimedia, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Literacy » Style manuals
CAPTURE MORE READERS AND SELL MORE BOOKS A VERY QUICK, SHORT READ THAT CAN HAVE FAST, LONG-TERM RESULTS! A good book description should tell the reader what to expect: What kind of experience will I get from this novel? Will this non-fiction book solve my problem? How will this book make me feel or how will it change my life, my relationships, or my career? Your book description is one of the...
The Book of Betrayals by
Series: Dan Kotler. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 213,770. Language: English. Originally Published: January 24, 2020 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
The action and adventure continue with Archaeologist Dan Kotler and his FBI partner, Agent Roland Denzel. Historic Crimes—the FBI's new division for tackling threats with a historical or mythological element. Dr. Dan Kotler and Agent Roland Denzel find themselves in more trouble, with only the two of them to rely on. This time, the threats come from those they trusted most. This collection...
Zero by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,270. Language: English. Originally Published: April 15, 2016 by Happy Pants Books. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
Are we sure we're ready? What if you discovered the ultimate power source—something that could redefine what it means to be human. What if you discovered, in the simplest of places, that the universe was no longer out of reach? And what if you learned that we've been though this before, and it didn't end well? ZERO is a short story about second...

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