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ⓘ About Kevin Tumlinson
Kevin Tumlison is a bestselling and award winning novelist from Texas who loves to write from hotel lobbies, cafes and random coffee shops across the world. He is best known for his thrillers and particularly the “Dan Kotler” series of novels. However, he has also published escapist, fantasy and science fiction works. Tumlison’s love for science, archeology and history has also provided a lot of material as if fed his fiction and gave him the excuse to read the next research paper, biography, visit the next country or city and go on the next adventure. Alongside Kara, his wife, he can nowadays be found traveling in his RV across the United States. Tumlison has been writing professionally ever since he was twelve and this meant that sometimes he was paid and other times not. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, Kevin Tumlinson has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Kevin Tumlinson
Secret of the Diamond Sword
Epic adventure awaits in Secret of the Diamond Sword, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Alex Kotler Mysteries Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Kevin Tumlinson has built.
First Colony
First Colony is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Citadel Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Paths in Darkness
Paths in Darkness is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Citadel Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Children of Light
Children of Light is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Citadel Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Value of War
Conflict and courage define The Value of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Citadel Books series by Kevin Tumlinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Colony Girl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Citadel Books with Colony Girl, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Coelho Medallion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Coelho Medallion, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Brass Hall
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Brass Hall, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Atlantis Riddle
The Atlantis Riddle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Devil's Interval
The Devil's Interval is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Girl in the Mayan Tomb
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Girl in the Mayan Tomb, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Antarctic Forgery
The Antarctic Forgery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Jani Sigil
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Jani Sigil, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Stepping Maze
The Stepping Maze is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The God Extinction
The God Extinction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Spanish Papers
The Spanish Papers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Hidden Persuaders
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Hidden Persuaders, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Sleeper's War
Conflict and courage define The Sleeper's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series by Kevin Tumlinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The God Resurrection
The God Resurrection continues the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Bones of Saint Nicholas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Bones of Saint Nicholas, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Demon Core
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Demon Core, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Templar Tunnel
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books with The Templar Tunnel, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Forgotten Rune
The Forgotten Rune is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Evergreen
Evergreen continues the Publication Order of Evergreen Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Trace Contact
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Evergreen Books with Trace Contact, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Man Below
The Man Below is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Historic Crimes Crossover Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Outsiders Gambit
The Outsiders Gambit continues the Publication Order of Historic Crimes Crossover Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lucid: Episode One
The Lucid: Episode One is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Lucid Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Lucid: Episode Two
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Lucid Books with The Lucid: Episode Two, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Lucid: Episode Three
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Lucid Books with The Lucid: Episode Three, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Shaken
Shaken continues the Publication Order of Quake Runner: Alex Kayne Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Triggered
Triggered continues the Publication Order of Quake Runner: Alex Kayne Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Compromised
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Quake Runner: Alex Kayne Books with Compromised, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Aftershock
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Quake Runner: Alex Kayne Books with Aftershock, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land
Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sawyer Jackson Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Sawyer Jackson and the Shadow Strait
Sawyer Jackson and the Shadow Strait is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sawyer Jackson Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Sawyer Jackson and the White Room
Sawyer Jackson and the White Room continues the Publication Order of Sawyer Jackson Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Karner Blue
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Think Tank Books with Karner Blue, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Zero Tolerance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Think Tank Books with Zero Tolerance, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Nomad
Nomad continues the Publication Order of Think Tank Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Last Single Guy
The Last Single Guy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Winter in July
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Winter in July, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Getting Gone
Getting Gone continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tin Man
Tin Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
The Three Reasons to Avoid Being Punched in the Face
The Three Reasons to Avoid Being Punched in the Face continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Teresa's Monsterla
Teresa's Monsterla is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Two Blocks East
Two Blocks East is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
We Carry Them
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with We Carry Them, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Edge
Edge continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Zero
Zero is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
A Meme of War
Conflict and courage define A Meme of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Kevin Tumlinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
God Mode
God Mode continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
We Are the Last Plane Leaving the East Coast
We Are the Last Plane Leaving the East Coast continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rover 8
Rover 8 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Lies that Tell the Truth
Lies that Tell the Truth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
College Made Stupid Simple
College Made Stupid Simple continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
30-Day Author
30-Day Author is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Writing a Better Book Description
Writing a Better Book Description is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
Improving Your Writing Craft
Improving Your Writing Craft is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kevin Tumlinson have come to expect.
A Note From The Author
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with A Note From The Author, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
The Backup Plan
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jim Ryker Books with The Backup Plan, another outstanding contribution from Kevin Tumlinson.
Uncanny Divide
Uncanny Divide continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Kevin Tumlinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kevin Tumlinson?
Kevin Tumlinson is a bestselling author known for 15 book series containing over 62 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Alex Kotler Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Citadel Books, Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Kevin Tumlinson series to start with?
For readers new to Kevin Tumlinson's work, the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 17 books. Begin with The Coelho Medallion to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Kevin Tumlinson written?
Kevin Tumlinson has written over 62 books across 15 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Kevin Tumlinson books in order?
Yes, reading Kevin Tumlinson's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Kevin Tumlinson write in?
Kevin Tumlinson writes primarily in fiction. With 15 series across 62 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Kevin Tumlinson's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Kevin Tumlinson's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Kevin Tumlinson's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Kevin Tumlinson's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Dan Kotler Books series. The first book, The Coelho Medallion, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.