J. Kevin Tumlinson – författare

Some secrets should to stay buried.Book Four of the Dan Kotler Archaeological thrillersA Broadway star vanished five years ago. Now her body has been found inside the tomb of a Mayan god.When Maggie Hamilton's remains appear in an ancient, sealed Mayan burial chamber, it doesn't just reopen a national mystery — it unleashes something far darker.Dr. Dan Kotler and FBI Agent Roland Denzel are pulled into a deadly race against a shadowy figure determined to claim the tomb's forbidden contents. What lies inside could awaken an ancient evil powerful enough to consume the world.Trapped deep within a lost Mayan temple, Kotler must survive the most ingenious and lethal death traps ever devised by the Maya — using only his wits, his knowledge, and whatever luck he has left.Because even if he escapes the tomb alive… it may already be too late to stop what's coming.The fourth explosive adventure in the Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

What if the gods were real?Book Seven in the Dan Kotler archaeological thrillers Why did the Druids build a sacred site thousands of years ago in a land far from their Celtic homeland? And what terrifying implications does this discovery hold for human history? Kotler and his steadfast partner, FBI Agent Roland Denzel, race against time as they battle the powerful cult known as the Alihat Iadida (the New Gods), who seek to seize control of the site and the mysterious bronze sword Kotler helped discover two decades earlier. That ancient blade may be the key to unlocking the Otherworld—a realm of divine power capable of granting world-dominating supremacy. Picking up directly from the events of the Kotler novella The Brass Hall, the story thrusts Kotler and Denzel into relentless danger amid Egypt's rugged peaks, where they may literally face the gods themselves. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

Ready for another tangle?Book Two in the Sawyer Jackson TrilogyThe Long Land is a strange and dangerous place, but at the edge of the continent is a dark gap—the Shadow Strait. It is the 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  who to trust, and what threads to pull.Sawyer finds himself in yet another tangle, and this time there may be no way out. "e;I opened one of [Kevin Tumlinson's] novels and immediately was hooked. I mean, he knows what he's doing. A writer who, bless him, knows how it's done."e;— Orson Scott Card, Hugo and Nebula Award Winning Author of Ender's Game "e;Few writers can blend science, history, and sheer suspense the way J. Kevin Tumlinson does. He's a true craftsman of the thriller, and a storyteller with both vision and heart. Every new book is an adventure that will keep you up all night."e;— Kevin J. Anderson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dune: House Atreides

They believe secrets give them power.Book Eight of the Dan Kotler archaeological thrillers During World War II, Hitler's obsession with ancient knowledge and mystical artifacts drives the Nazis to scour the globe. The División Azul—the elite Spanish Blue Division—fights ferociously alongside German forces on the Eastern Front, delivering victory after victory. But unknown to Hitler, an ancient secret order has infiltrated its ranks, quietly working against the Reich. These guardians smuggle the most dangerous and powerful artifacts out of Europe and hide them in a heavily fortified vault deep in the mountains of Arizona's Sonoran Desert.Now, in the present day, Dr. Dan Kotler—brilliant archaeologist and FBI consultant—teams up once again with his partner, Agent Roland Denzel. Together they race to unravel the riddle of the Spanish Papers, decode long-buried clues, and stop a ruthless rogue organization from seizing the vault's contents. If they fail, the enemy will succeed where Hitler's forces could not—unleashing artifacts of unimaginable power that could reshape the modern world and endanger billions of lives. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

Some maps should never be redrawn.Book Five of the Dan Kotler archaeological thrillers An ancient map of Antarctica is proven a forgery — and the truth it hides could reshape history and threaten the world.For two years, the ruthless smuggler Gail McCarthy has been a thorn in Dr. Dan Kotler's side—a criminal mastermind whose empire spans guns, drugs, and human trafficking. Untouchable by law enforcement, she now hunts a new prize: a lost weapon so powerful that Adolf Hitler once sought it for himself.As Kotler and FBI Agent Roland Denzel race to unravel the enigma of a forged Antarctic map, they discover a secret that could make Gail McCarthy unstoppable — a weapon capable of elevating her from global crime lord to world-dominating force.With the fate of nations hanging in the balance, Kotler must outthink a brilliant adversary who always seems one step ahead. If they fail, Gail will claim a power no one on Earth should ever control.The fifth explosive adventure in the Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

The next sound you hear could change everything forever.Book Three of the Dan Kotler Archaeological ThrillersA forbidden technology, buried for centuries, is about to enslave humanity.When rock-star-turned-philanthropist Ashton Mink is brutally murdered in his Manhattan penthouse, his final words are a single cryptic clue: "e;Devil's Interval."e;Dr. Dan Kotler, archaeologist and consultant to the FBI's Historic Crimes task force, joins Agent Roland Denzel at the scene. What they uncover is far more dangerous than a simple murder.A secret project—built on the suppressed research of history's greatest minds, including Sir Isaac Newton—has resurfaced. The Devil's Interval is a weaponized technology so terrifying it was deliberately hidden twice in human history. Now it's back, and whoever controls it could rewrite the future of civilization.With help from NYPD Detective Peter Holden, Kotler and Denzel race to solve Mink's murder, recover the stolen technology, and stop a looming terrorist attack that could threaten billions. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

History has its secrets. Someone wants them all.Book Six of the Dan Kotler archaeological thrillers History's most dangerous secrets are locked behind six feet of steel beneath the streets of Manhattan.Deep underground lies the Black Chamber—the legendary codebreaking room that helped birth the NSA. Someone is willing to kill to get inside.When two physics professors are abducted by a ruthless professional killer and left with dwindling air and food, the clock starts ticking. FBI Agent Roland Denzel and Dr. Liz Ludlum are drawn into a deadly game by a mysterious manuscript packed with centuries-old riddles.Is this the key to unlocking the Black Chamber? What other forbidden truths does it conceal?Dr. Dan Kotler returns in a pulse-pounding codebreaking thriller. To save the hostages and stop a catastrophe, he must navigate the Stepping Maze — a labyrinth of enigmas where one wrong step could doom them all.Some doors were never meant to be opened. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

What could be safer than Ol' Saint Nick?The Third Dan Kotler NovellaFor over a century, the bones of Saint Nicholas—reputed source of miraculous healing—have drawn pilgrims and tourists to Italy's Basilica di San Nicola. But when the sacred relics are brazenly stolen in broad daylight, the Italian government turns to the FBI's Historic Crimes task force for help.Archaeologist and FBI consultant Dr. Dan Kotler teams up with his partner, Special Agent Roland Denzel, in a desperate race to recover the bones and return them to the Basilica. No guns. No jurisdiction. No backup.Trapped in a high-stakes chase involving ruthless thieves, Kotler and Denzel will need more than skill—they'll need a Christmas miracle to survive.A fast-paced Christmas archaeological thriller and perfect holiday read for fans of relic heists, ancient mysteries, and the Dan Kotler series. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

Alex Kayne Never Stops RunningBook Two of the Quake Runner: Alex Kayne ThrillersWhen a cop is framed for a crime, Alex Kayne comes to town to bring justice to the powerless. But there's more happening here than even she could plan for. Digging in to help her client reveals corruption that goes all the way to the top.WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE GOVERNMENT ITSELF IS THE BAD GUY?Kayne finds herself facing down a corrupt Congressman and his mafia muscle as she struggles to bring justice for her client—and to stay ahead of the growing list of people trying to hunt her down. Agents Eric Symon and Julia Mayher also make their return, hot on Alex Kayne's trail, and bringing an offer for Kayne to come in out of the cold—an invitation to join Historic Crimes.More action. More thrills. More running. Alex Kayne may have triggered the wrong people this time. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel "e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author "e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

Fourteen members of Congress are abducted directly from the Senate floor on live television.Book Nine of the Dan Kotler archaeological thrillers For nearly two thousand years, the secretive Jani have lived hidden among humanity, quietly gathering powerful historical artifacts, infiltrating governments, and shaping world events from the shadows. Now, a dangerous new faction known as the Novensiles has risen within the Order. Armed with the Jani's vast influence and accumulated power, the Novensiles are determined to accelerate their plans and forge a true New World Order under their control.Called in to investigate, Dr. Dan Kotler—archaeologist and FBI consultant—and his partner, Agent Roland Denzel, race against time to locate the missing senators and unravel the hidden agenda of this ancient Order. As they dig deeper into the Jani's centuries-long manipulation of history, Kotler and Denzel discover that influence is the ultimate currency of the Novensiles—and this time, the price they may have to pay could be devastatingly personal. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

Ancient myth meets dark science—and gods and kings will rise again.Book Eleven in the Dan Kotler archaeological thrillers Following the events of The God Extinction and The Hidden Persuaders, Dr. Dan Kotler finds himself drawn into a sinister plot that hits dangerously close to home: it's the family business. His grandfather, Richard Kotler, has resurfaced with thirty-six genetic samples stolen from archaeological dig sites around the world. Using a forbidden new science and the vast resources of an ancient order obsessed with world domination, Richard plans to resurrect gods and kings of legend and unleash them upon the modern world.Teaming up once more with his FBI partner, Agent Roland Denzel, Kotler races to the ancient ruins of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey—the site of the oldest known temple in human history—where the final key to stopping his grandfather's terrifying plan may lie hidden.As the stakes escalate, Kotler must confront the darkest corners of his family legacy while racing to prevent a nightmare in which the gods themselves walk the Earth once more. "e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross-genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib

Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing for the right reasonsBook One of the Quake Runner: Alex Kayne ThrillersA fugitive wanted for murder and espionage, Alex Kayne survives on skill, training, and a little luck—with help from her greatest invention: the Quantum Integrated Encryption Key.QuIEK—pronounced "e;Quake"e;—is the ultimate digital skeleton key. It can bypass any security system, access any file, and open any door. Which is exactly why governments and intelligence agencies around the world are desperate to take it from her.But Alex Kayne isn't running just to survive.She has a purpose.She helps the helpless, brings justice to the disenfranchised. People lost in the cracks and falling victim to the system, just like her.This time, her mission is a young woman whose cutting-edge prosthetic arm has been stolen. The trail is cold. The FBI has moved on. No one else is looking.Kayne is.Risking everything, she races to recover the arm before it disappears for good—or before the full weight of the U.S. government closes in on her.She may never clear her own name.But she'll never stop fighting for those who can't fight for themselves."e;J. Kevin Tumlinson's thrillers are a throat-clutching ride. If you love historical mysteries crafted with action and adventure, don't miss [Tumlinson's books]!"e;— James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Arkangel"e;With the pacing of a blockbuster and the depth of literary fiction, Kevin Tumlinson crafts stories that are both intellectually engaging and impossible to put down—prepare to lose sleep."e;— J.D. Barker, New York Times Bestselling Author"e;Where [Tumlinson's work] excels most is its cross‑genre appeal. All of these disparate elements shouldn't work together, but they do, and a big reason is that this novel is just so damn fun."e;— Jeff Daugherty, BookTrib