Download or read book Citadel First Colony written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crashing is the easy part. Book One of the Citadel Series It’s been more than a century since humanity escaped the overpopulation of Earth, expanding out among the stars. We’ve faced and overcome war with an alien race. We’ve survived terrorist attacks meant to end colonization. We’ve thrived despite unregulated class distinctions, separating the wealthy from the working class. What comes next may be the end of it all. A lone colony of human castaways, led by a former alien enemy, find themselves at the mercy of a saboteur and a plot to end humanity’s unrestricted travel among the stars. This could be the finale of the colonies and the end of a species. Everything depends on how smart - and how forgiving - humanity can actually be. "This series is like LOST meets Andy Weir's 'The Martian.' Funny. Action packed. Full of mystery and packed with characters you love from page one." "Groundbreaking work, ready for the science fiction hall of fame!" Praise for Citadel: First Colony "There was something so fascinating about this story and the cast of characters he put together." - Leah Petersen, Author of "Fighting Gravity" "This well written science fiction story will capture your interest on page one and won’t let go until you finish. The characters are mysterious, fascinating, and likable. - James Chalk, Author of "Meat Market" "Tumlinson managed to inject quirkiness and humor that was both unexpected and gave the characters even more depth." - JoAnn Takasaki, Author of "Luau Like a Local: The Easy Way” "It has all the humor, complexity and charm of books by Andy Weir and Hugh Howey — a rich scifi landscape that constantly surprises and keeps you turning page after page."

Download or read book Citadel written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Citadel. This book was released on 2015-05-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GET YOUR SHIP TOGETHER. "If you like Andy Weir's The Martian and Hugh Howey's Wool, you will love Kevin Tumlinson's Citadel." AN ANCIENT ENEMY A THREAT OF WAR AN UNEXPECTED HOPE ALL ON THE WRONG FREAKING PLANET It's been over a century since the terrorist attack that nearly ended any chance for humanity to travel to the stars. Then there was the fifty years of war with the plant-like Esool, the rise of a powerful, cult-like anti-colonization group, and the increasing tensions between the wealthy upper class and the lower working class. But we're getting better. Except for the part where the first joint colony effort between humans and the Esool results in the colony ship Citadel crashing on the wrong planet, with no hope of returning home. Now the struggling colony itself led by a former alien enemy, and hidden among them is both the saboteur and the most notorious terrorist history has ever known. Survival will mean pulling together and doing the impossible a few dozen times. Unless, of course, a brand new alien species puts a stop to the whole thing. And the colonists thought it was a rough ride coming down. THE COMPLETE SERIES

Download or read book Citadel Paths in Darkness written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE REAL STRANGERS ARE WITHIN. "Kevin Tumlinson has this ability to make us believe in his characters. In addition to the understated precision of his style, the thing that distinguishes Kevin's fiction is his ability with plot. He is a natural storyteller." — DR. JAMES ULMER, AUTHOR OF “THE SECRET LIFE" A MIND DIVIDED. A HOLLOW VICTORY. A NEW SPECIES. Against all odds, on an unchartered world, the souls of First Colony have been restored to life, and a centuries old wrong has been righted—sort of. On the planet’s surface, a young woman struggles to reclaim her mind from the strange aftereffects of the cancellation wave. High above, the struggling colony’s last hope of going home slowly falls from orbit, and two men face death to prevent it. And as the human colonists and their Esool captain struggle for survival, a new species emerges that can be the colony's savior—or its most dangerous enemy. As if it needed more. BOOK TWO OF THREE "Groundbreaking work, ready for the science fiction hall of fame!" "Tumlinson's Citadel series is an amazing fantasy omnibus, one of the best sci fi boxed sets you can read." "It has all the humor, complexity and charm of books by Andy Weir and Hugh Howey — a rich scifi landscape that constantly surprises and keeps you turning page after page." Scroll up to get your hands on high-charged science fiction in Kindle Store. One of Kevin Tumlinson's science fiction best sellers — available now!

Download or read book Citadel Paths in Darkness written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE REAL STRANGERS ARE WITHIN. BOOK TWO OF THREE "Kevin Tumlinson has this ability to make us believe in his characters. In addition to the understated precision of his style, the thing that distinguishes Kevin's fiction is his ability with plot. He is a natural storyteller." —DR. JAMES ULMER, AUTHOR OF "THE SECRET LIFE" A MIND DIVIDED A HOLLOW VICTORY A NEW SPECIES Against all odds, on an unchartered world, the souls of First Colony have been restored to life, and a centuries old wrong has been righted—sort of. On the planet's surface, a young woman struggles to reclaim her mind from the strange aftereffects of the cancellation wave. High above, the struggling colony's last hope of going home slowly falls from orbit, and two men face death to prevent it. And as the human colonists and their Esool captain struggle for survival, a new species emerges that can be the colony's savior--or its most dangerous enemy. As if it needed more. FOR READERS OF ANDY WEIR, HUGH HOWEY, ORSON SCOTT CARD AND COREY DOCTOROW--NEW SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE FROM KEVIN TUMLINSON!

Download or read book Citadel Children of Light written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Citadel. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE REAL STRANGERS ARE WITHIN. BOOK THREE OF THREE"Kevin Tumlinson has this ability to make us believe in his characters. In addition to the understated precision of his style, the thing that distinguishes Kevin's fiction is his ability with plot. He is a natural storyteller." --DR. JAMES ULMER, AUTHOR OF "THE SECRET LIFE" A MIND DIVIDEDA HOLLOW VICTORYA NEW SPECIESAgainst all odds, on an unchartered world, the souls of First Colony have been restored to life, and a centuries old wrong has been righted--sort of. On the planet's surface, a young woman struggles to reclaim her mind from the strange aftereffects of the cancellation wave. High above, the struggling colony's last hope of going home slowly falls from orbit, and two men face death to prevent it.And as the human colonists and their Esool captain struggle for survival, a new species emerges that can be the colony's savior--or its most dangerous enemy.As if it needed more.FOR READERS OF ANDY WEIR, HUGH HOWEY, ORSON SCOTT CARD AND COREY DOCTOROW--NEW SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE FROM KEVIN TUMLINSON!

Download or read book The Devil s Interval written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★★★ “Half way through I was waiting for Harrison Ford to leap out of the pages!” —Deanne, Review for ‘The Coelho Medallion’ The third Dan Kotler archaeological thriller! As new technology, based on forbidden historic research, emerges, it quickly turns from hope for millions to a potential threat to billions. Famed rock-star-turned-philanthropist, Ashton Mink, is murdered in his Manhattan high-rise apartment, leaving behind the words “Devil’s Interval” as the only clue to the killer’s identify or motives. Dan Kotler, archeologist and consultant with the FBI’s new Historic Crimes Division, and Agent Roland Denzel, of the FBI, are called to the scene of Mink’s murder, and asked to help in the investigation. What they discover is a secret project, based on the research of historic figures such as Sir Isaac Newton, that could alter the course of history and enslave humanity. Devil’s Interval is a technology so dangerous it was buried twice, only to return and endanger humanity again. With the assistance of New York Police Detective, Peter Holden, Kotler and Denzel embark on another adventure, racing against the clock to solve Mink’s murder, recover stolen technology, and prevent an act of terrorism against all of humanity. The Next Sound You Hear Could Change Everything. Read Devil’s Interval Now! — HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT KEVIN TUMLINSON'S BOOKS: ★★★★★ “Kevin has crashed onto the action-thriller scene as only an action-thriller author can: with provocative plot lines, unforgettable characters, and enough adrenaline to keep you awake all night.” —Nick Thacker, author of The Enigma Strain ★★★★★ "Move over Daniel Silva, James Patterson, and Dan Brown." —Chip Polk, Review for ‘The Atlantis Riddle’ ★★★★★ "Move Over Indiana Jones, there is a New Dr. in Town!” —Cycletrash, Review for ‘The Coelho Medallion” ★★★★★ “[Kevin Tumlinson] is what every writer should be—entertaining and thought-provoking.” — Shana Tehan, Press Secretary, U.S. House of Representatives ★★★★★ "I discovered Kevin Tumlinson from The Creative Penn podcast and immediately got his novel, Evergreen. I read it in like 3 seconds. It's the most fast-paced story I've encountered." —R.D. Holland, Independent Reviewer

Download or read book The Man Below written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 the abduction is the mysterious Decalogue Stone—an ancient, carved rock bearing an impossible message. Archaeologist and FBI consultant Dr. Dan Kotler is asked to assist in finding the lost agent. And joining him, hiding in plain sight from the very people who are pursing her, is the fugitive Alex Kayne. Together, using their wits and genius, as well as Kayne's incredible QuIEK technology, they race along side the FBI to find the missing woman and stop the plans of a psychotic madman. THE FIRST CROSSOVER FOR DAN KOTLER AND ALEX KAYNE MAY BE THEIR LAST An Historic Crimes Crossover event! Kevin Tumlinson's Dan Kotler Archaeological thrillers and Quake Runner: Alex Kayne Thrillers.

Download or read book Gated Communities written by Samer Bagaeen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gated Communities provides a historic, socio-political and contemporary cultural perspective of gated communities. In doing so it offers a different lens through which to view the historical vernacular background of this now global phenomenon. The book presents a collection of new writing on the issue by an international and interdisciplinary group of contributors. The authors review current thinking on gated communities and consider the sustainability issues that these contemporary 'lifestyle' communities raise. The authors argue that there are links that can be drawn between the historic gated homesteads and cities, found in much of the world, and today's Western-style secure complexes. Global examples of gated communities, and their historical context, are presented throughout the book. The authors also comment on how sustainability issues have impacted on these communities. The book concludes by considering how the historic measures up with the contemporary in terms of sustainability function, and aesthetic.

Download or read book Citadel The Value of War written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOME WARS MUST BE FOUGHT As his officers and soldiers invade a conquered human vessel, Captain Somar of the Esool is troubled by the ongoing war. Are these two species doomed to war until one of them is extinct. As the humans bunker themselves on the bridge of their vessel, the Esool prepare for a protracted conflict. But the discovery of a surprising cargo changes everything. Now Somar will risk his very life to retrieve this cargo and bring some measure of peace to the humans and the Esool.

Download or read book The Sleeper s War written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2021-01-24 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 consultant—teams with his FBI partner, Agent Roland Denzel, to investigate the murder of an archaeobiologist, hot on the trail of a source for makry ypno. All signs point to the possibility of its existence, deep within the Mojave Desert, and it's potential use by Native Americans in the region. But Kotler and Denzel are not the only ones on the trail of this ancient drug. A team of mercenaries, led by an enemy from Kotler's past, has found the makry ypno first... and are willing to kill anyone to keep it under their control. THE SLEEPER'S WAR IS THE TENTH FULL-LENGTH NOVEL IN KEVIN TUMLINSON'S DAN KOTLER ARCHAEOLOGICAL THRILLERS

Download or read book Citadel Children of Light written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW LIFE. NEW RULES. “This well written science fiction story will capture your interest on page one and won’t let go until you finish. The characters are mysterious, fascinating, and likable.” — JAMES CHALK, AUTHOR OF “MEAT MARKET" A SECOND CHANCE. AN ACT OF WAR. A NEW HOPE. The Citadel tower stands in ruins, while hundreds lie injured or dead. On distant Earth, a powerful madman prepares to seize control of the lightrail, in a move that will change the fate of humanity and the Esool alike. All hope rests with a new species—represented by a young boy with unknown intentions and unlimited power. Will he be the savior of the colonies, or just speed up their destruction? As one story ends, a universe of possibilities begins. Citadel and her crew become the pivot point of events that will echo throughout the universe, and history, for centuries to come. BOOK THREE OF THREE "Groundbreaking work, ready for the science fiction hall of fame!" "Tumlinson's Citadel series is an amazing fantasy omnibus, one of the best sci fi boxed sets you can read." "It has all the humor, complexity and charm of books by Andy Weir and Hugh Howey — a rich scifi landscape that constantly surprises and keeps you turning page after page."

Download or read book The Brass Hall written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Celtic tomb doing in Egypt? Dan Kotler ('The Coelho Medallion') is back in this archaeological thriller prequel! Dan Kotler can't turn away from a good historic mystery. And finding a tomb for a Celtic god in a mountainous region of Egypt certainly qualifies. As Kotler investigates, he finds an amazing array of artifacts and evidence, and all of it points to something so remarkable it could redefine history—if Kotler can survive long enough to reveal it to the world. Join Dr. Kotler for an adventure an Egyptian adventure with a Celtic twist in this thrilling prequel to 'The Coelho Medallion.'

Download or read book The Atlantis Riddle written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DAN KOTLER IS BACK, AND THIS TIME HE’S TACKLING ONE OF THE OLDEST MYSTERIES IN HISTORY The second Dan Kotler archaeological thriller! 1914—Thomas Edison stands and watches his West Orange laboratory burn to the ground, taking his life’s work with it. And he smiles. In his pocket is a stone that is the key to untold mysteries, and with it he will start fresh, and create wonders beyond any of his previous work. 1974—Two US Army Special Forces officers uncover a lockbox filled with invaluable enemy intelligence that can turn the tide of the Vietnam conflict. Among the papers and maps is another stone, nearly identical to Edison’s. With this, the two officers will build a financial empire, corrupt to its core but powerful enough to elude even the FBI. TWO STONES, FOUND SIXTY YEARS APART, AND BOTH HOLDING CLUES TO WHAT MAY BE THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS Today—Dan Kotler, independent researcher and archaeologist, is winding down from the events surrounding the theft and recovery of the Coelho Medallion, and discovering that the fallout of this history-altering adventure reaches further than he’d imagined. As academic colleagues shun him and the press hounds him, Kotler finds himself looking for a new purpose. When Gail McCarthy, granddaughter of one of Manhattan’s wealthiest real estate moguls, brings an ancient stone to Kotler’s attention, he finds himself embroiled once again in intrigue, jeopardy, and mystery. This time he may uncover one of history’s oldest secrets—if he survives long enough. Working with his friend from the FBI, Agent Roland Denzel, Kotler strikes out on a quest to uncover and solve the Atlantis Riddle, and once again rewrite history as we know it. THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES IN THE SECOND DAN KOTLER THRILLER — HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT KEVIN TUMLINSON'S BOOKS: ★★★★★ “Kevin has crashed onto the action-thriller scene as only an action-thriller author can: with provocative plot lines, unforgettable characters, and enough adrenaline to keep you awake all night.” —Nick Thacker, author of The Enigma Strain ★★★★★ “[Kevin Tumlinson] is what every writer should be—entertaining and thought-provoking.” — Shana Tehan, Press Secretary, U.S. House of Representatives ★★★★★ “There was something so fascinating about [Citadel] and the cast of characters [Kevin Tumlinson] put together.” — Leah Petersen, Author of Fighting Gravity ★★★★★ "I discovered Kevin Tumlinson from The Creative Penn podcast and immediately got his novel, Evergreen. I read it in like 3 seconds. It's the most fast-paced story I've encountered." —R.D. Holland, Independent Reviewer ★★★★★ "[Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land] was a great read! I love these style of books—magic, science fiction, alternate reality. I couldn't put it down." —S., Independent Reviewer

Download or read book The Antarctic Forgery written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an ancient map of Antarctica is found to be a forgery, it reveals an enigma of history and a terrifying modern-day threat. For the past two years, Gail McCarthy has been a constant source of danger and chaos in the lives of Dan Kotler and his FBI partner, Roland Denzel. Her vast smuggling empire empowers her to move about in the world without the worry of capture, as she spearheads criminal activities on a global scale. Guns, drugs, human trafficking—there's no black-market industry she doesn't touch or flat-out control, and she has the power to continually stay ahead of the world's top law enforcement agencies. Now she has her sights set on a new treasure—one that could fuel her rise to the status of a world power, and make her invincible. Kotler and Denzel race the clock to solve the riddle of the Antarctic forgery and stop Gail from getting her hands on a weapon that Hitler himself once coveted. The Antarctic Forgery is the fifth full-length novel in the Dan Kotler Archaeological thrillers.

Download or read book Saigon written by Nghia M. Vo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saigon (since 1976, officially Hồ Chi Minh City but widely still referred to as Saigon) is the largest metropolitan area in modern Vietnam and has long been the country's economic engine. This is the city's complete history, from its humble beginnings as a Khmer village in the swampy Mekong delta to its emergence as a major political, economic and cultural hub. The city's many transitions through the hands of the Chams, Khmers, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Japanese, Americans, nationalists and communists are examined in detail, as well as the Saigon-led resistance to collectivization and the city's central role in Vietnam's perestroika-like economic reforms.

Download or read book The Interrogation of Ephraim Sparkman and other Stories written by Barry Spencer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small volume of 4 short stories, the whole of which can be read in one sitting, takes the reader on what the author hopes will prove a fascinating journey. In the first story, from which the book takes its name, The Interrogation of Ephraim Sparkman, we travel, by the magic of words, through time and space to Mars in the distant future. In The Buddha's Smile we find ourselves in a small Kalmyk village seized by the German SS deep inside the Soviet Union during World War 11. Next, comes The Blame Game. It's 1975 and we are standing with the accused in the dock at the Old Bailey criminal court in London charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The last story, The Rabbi, follows the destiny of a young man from Berlin in 1938 to the battle of Stalingrad in 1943.

Download or read book A Note from the Author written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Wordslinger Press. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 after the notebook was full he typed it all up, read it all through, and somehow learned a few new things himself. A Note from the Author is 123 days of exploration and reflection, inspiration and extrapoltion. From Stoic philsophy to folksy wisdom, every page has something to teach and carry with you. From "Grattitude is a Cheat Code" to the uncomfortable notion that "The Obstacle Could Be You," this book is packed with the sort of wisdom you would hope to get from a true friend or a brilliant mentor. And no one is more surprised about it than the author himself. START YOUR JOURNEY WITH SOME WORDS FROM A TRUE WISE GUY