Download or read book Sawyer Jackson and the Shadow Strait written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 into sharper focus, things get fuzzy around the edges of Sawyer’s reality. Difficult choices, questionable allies, and new enemies all conspire to make it difficult to know what path to take, and who to trust. Sawyer finds himself in yet another tangle, and this time there may be no way out. >>> "Finally, YA fantasy that doesn't talk down to the reader! This is smart fiction, with a strong voice. It’s like a mashup of Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and the Iron Druid Chronicles, with a pinch of Doctor Who for flavor.” -- HPB Review ˃˃˃ "Excellent YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi Series Debut, with a hint of Neil Gaiman." -- Jamie Maltman, author of "Bush with Darkness" ˃˃˃ "I found myself connecting with Sawyer, a homeschooled teen with a knack for following his curiosity and instinct, and was drawn into discovering the world of knotwork alongside him. Such a fascinating idea! " -- Pam Laricchia, author of "Free to Learn" ˃˃˃ "The characters are completely believable (think Orson Scott Card) and the story concept is a new and surprising twist on the concept of the standard Sci-Fi multiverse. I have been following Kevin Tumlinson's work for a couple of years now, this latest book is definitely his best so far. He has found his own Voice as a writer, and I like that Voice." -- David Grundy "Tumlinson's Sawyer Jackson reaches new fantasy heights — a real contender in the fantasy genre!" "Slip into the Knotwork ... a new and unique fantasyland from Kevin Tumlinson." "Incredible flights of fantasy!" "A slight bit of fantasy noir, and yet still the Sawyer Jackson series could even be an appropriate set of fantasy books for kids age 9-12."
Download or read book Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 in a lot of trouble. Sawyer discovers that he's a Teth -- an ancient bloodline that can see and manipulate the knotwork that weaves all of reality together. Now he’s on the run from an enraged god, fighting vicious monsters and overcoming impossible challenges, and struggling every minute just to survive. Sawyer could be the hero that saves everyone and everything in existence. But who's going to save him? ˃˃˃ See what reviewers are saying about Kevin Tumlinson-- "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" "Tumlinson's Sawyer Jackson reaches new fantasy heights — a real contender in the fantasy genre!" "Slip into the Knotwork ... a new and unique fantasyland from Kevin Tumlinson." "Incredible flights of fantasy!" "A slight bit of fantasy noir, and yet still the Sawyer Jackson series could even be an appropriate set of fantasy books for kids age 9-12."
Download or read book Sawyer Jackson and the White Room written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 minions and twisted creatures, they face off against a new threat—the villainous Loom and his army of monsters. For Sawyer, overcoming this new foe will mean leaving is family and friends behind, and facing the dangers of the White Room on his own. This is one tangle that even Sawyer may not be able to unravel. HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT KEVIN TUMLINSON'S BOOKS: ★★★★★ "[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 ★★★★★ “[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
Download or read book Evergreen Trace Contact written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2022-11-25 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HE WANTED A PURPOSE. WHAT HE FOUND WAS ANSWERS. “One touch and he knows everything you know.” Every memory, every skill, every thought you had at the moment of contact. It’s an ability that has allowed Jaylin Rowlin to survive and stay out of the hands of people who would use him for their own gain. After surviving the attempt of a rogue billionaire to disect him and take his abilities, Jaylin has been forced to lay low. As the heat dies down, however, he finds that hiding out isn’t enough—he needs a reason to keep going. He needs a purpose. When one of his permanent voices tells him he can find answers at a defunct off-the-books military lab called “The Pit,” Jaylin and his mental entourage embark on a mission to infiltrate the base and learn the dark secrets behind Jaylin’s origins. What they find puts Jaylin in more danger than he’s ever faced. And for the first time in his life, he knows he isn’t alone. EVERGREEN: TRACE CONTACT is the sequel to the wildly popular EVERGREEN, brought to you by the master of action and adventure, KEVIN TUMLINSON.
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 Templar Tunnel written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2022-08-26 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOME TESTS ARE LIFE OR DEATH DAN KOTLER—Archaeologist, occasional FBI Consultant, certified Trouble Magnet—just wanted a vacation. And an invitation to help uncover and explore a newly discovered Templar tunnel seemed like just the ticket. When a group of thieves take control of the tunnel, in search of its hidden trove of treasure, Kotler finds himself forced to face an ancient rite of passage, in a network of traps and trials laid about by the Knights Templar, a thousand years ago. It will take everything Kotler knows to get him through this one. CAN KOTLER SURVIVE THE TEMPLAR INITIATE'S PATH?
Download or read book The Girl in the Mayan Tomb written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Broadway star Maggie Hamilton disappeared five years ago, it was a mystery that captured the imaginations of everyone. When her body turns up in the tomb of a Mayan god, it opens the door for an evil that could consume the world. Dan Kolter and Agent Roland Denzel are back, and just in time, as a new threat emerges that could mean the end of all humanity. A mysterious figure has his sights on the contents of a lost Mayan tomb, and Kotler and company will need to use all of their resources, intelligence, and any luck they may have to keep an ancient curse at bay. In this fourth full-length adventure, Dr. Dan Kotler faces off with the most clever death traps the Mayan culture ever concieved, using his wits and his skills to keep himself and everyone else alive. Even if he escapes the Mayan tomb, it could be too late. READ THE GIRL IN THE MAYAN TOMB NOW, AND JOIN KOTLER ON A HISTORY-SPANNING THRILL RIDE! — HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT KEVIN TUMLINSON'S BOOKS: ★★★★★ “Half way through I was waiting for Harrison Ford to leap out of the pages!” —Deanne, Review for ‘The Coelho Medallion’ ★★★★★ “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 Hidden Persuaders written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen members of Congress,abducted right from the Senate floor. For centuries the Jani have hidden among us, gathering artifacts of great historical significance, accumulating power, infiltrating the highest offices of governments around the world. The Jani have influenced history for nearly two millennia. Within the Order, a new faction arises: The Novensiles. Using the power and reach of the Jani, this new group wants to create a true new world order. And now they are accelerating their plans. When fourteen members of the Senate are abducted on live television signs point to the Jani. Doctor Dan Kotler and Agent Roland Denzel are called in to help find the Congresspeople and to uncover the plans of this hidden Order before they can use their influence to take dominion over the world. Influence is the currency of the Novensiles and the Jani. Kotler and Denzel may pay a higher price. THE HIDDEN PERSUADERS IS THE NINTH FULL-LENGTH NOVEL IN KEVIN TUMLINSON'S DAN KOLTER ARCHAEOLOGICAL THRILLERS
Download or read book Shaken written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex Kayne wanted to make the world a better, safer place for everyone—now she's on the run. A fugitive, wanted for murder and epsionage, Alex survives through skill, training, and a little luck. And with the help of her invention: the Quantum Integrated Encryption Key. QuIEK—pronounced "Quake"—is the ultimate digital skeleton key. With it, Alex can bypass any security system, access any file, and open any door. Which is why world governments and agencies are determined to take it from her. But Alex Kayne has a purpose... She helps the helpless. And this time, she's helping a young woman whose cutting-edge prosthetic arm has been stolen. The case has grown cold. The FBI don't consider it a priority. Alex Kayne does. Risking everything, Alex races to recover the prosthetic arm, before she finds herself locked in the deepest hole the US law enforcmeent alphabet agencies can find. She may never clear her name. But she will help the hopeless and disenfranchised. Read Book One of QUAKE RUNNER: ALEX KAYNE
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
Download or read book The God Resurrection written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ANCIENT MYTH MEETS DARK SCIENCE, AND GODS AND KINGS WILL RISE AGAIN Following the events of The God Extinction and The Hidden Persuaders, Dr. Dan Kotler finds himself embroiled in a plot that turns out to be “the family business.” Kotler’s grandfather—Richard Kotler—has resurfaced, along with thirty-six genetic samples, stolen from various archaeological dig sites worldwide. Using a new, dark science, and the resources of an ancient order bent on world domination, Richard intends to resurrect gods and kings, and unleash them on the world. Kotler and his FBI partner, Agent Roland Denzel, race to Göbekli Tepe—the Turkish dig site harboring the oldest known temple in the world—to track down one last key to stopping Richard’s plot. Will they unravel the mystery in time? Or will the gods once again walk the Earth?] The GOD RESURRECTION is the ELEVENTH full-length novel in Kevin Tumlinson’s Dan Kotler thrillers. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE GOD RESURRECTION NOW! Learn more about the Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers at DanKotler.com
Download or read book The Coelho Medallion written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER 2016 SHELF UNBOUND AWARD The adventure begins in the first Dan Kotler archaeological thriller! An ancient medallion is unearthed in Pueblo, Colorado, revealing a secret that will rewrite the history of North America—the Vikings somehow made it to the continent's interior, centuries before Columbus made landfall, and there they built a city of gold. But today the COELHO MEDALLION has been stolen, and a linguist and researcher has been abducted in connection with the crime. Could the abductors be after the fabled city of gold? Or do they have a more sinister plot in mind? DAN KOTLER is an independent researcher who often finds himself in more trouble than he was expecting. But when his colleague is abducted he finds himself being investigated by the FBI, he must use all of his brilliance and expertise to find her and absolve himself. ANWAR ADHAM has plans for a terrorist action on U.S. soil, and information from the Pueblo research site can give him everything he needs to put his plans in motion. Unless Adham is stopped, thousands and possibly millions will die. Whoever wins this contest of wits and wills will hold the fate of thousands in his hands, and will also lay claim to the fabled city of gold. It's an adventure that can redefine the history of America as we know it. Kotler finds himself facing off against both the FBI and Adham's terrorist network as he struggles to solve the mystery of Vikings in Colorado, to rescue Evelyn and stop Adham's plans before it's too late. “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' — HERE'S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT KEVIN TUMLINSON'S BOOKS: ★★★★★ “[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 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 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 The Demon Core written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FORGOTTEN SECRETS UNLEASH A RISING DARKNESS IN THE WORLD The Demon Core—history records that the third and final plutonium core meant for Hiroshima was destroyed nearly a century ago. But history is wrong, and now the core reemerges in the hands of a rising power, a man bent on the destruction of the modern world. When the Governor of New York is murdered, the terrorists make two demands: Show the world the contents of Fort Knox, and step down from power—or the Demon Core will wipe Washington, DC from the map. Dr. Dan Kotler and Agent Roland Denzel are tasked with hunting down the history of the Demon Core, and to track the man who stole it in his bid for vengeance. Will they find the truth in time to save the world from a fiery holocaust? The Demon Core is the 12th Dan Kotler Archaeological Thriller.
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 Stepping Maze written by Kevin Tumlinson and published by Happy Pants Books. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History has its secrets, and someone wants them all. Behind six feet of steel, buried under the streets of Manhattan, lies the Black Chamber—a room that once housed a team of codebreakers who would one day help to found the NSA. “Imagine a writer that combines the best aspects of Cussler, Rollins, Berry, and Brown all into one. That’s Kevin Tumlinson.” —Ernest Dempsey, Author of The Forbidden Temple Abducted by a brutish professional killer, two physics professors are left with little food and limited air. Time is running out. Agent Roland Denzel and Dr. Liz Ludlum are led to a government-sealed room by an unseen figure, where they find a century-old manuscript filled with riddles. Is it the key to opening the Black Chamber? What other secrets does it hold? Dan Kotler returns in this codebreaking thriller, filled with enigmas, mysteries, and danger at every turn. Kotler must solve the Stepping Maze before time runs out ... for everyone. The Stepping Maze is the sixth full-length novel in the Dan Kotler Archaeological thrillers. Read