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"I tell lies, write them down, and call it fiction."

T.K. Toppin writes character-driven tales, loaded with mystery, intrigue and adventure, navigating the realms of Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction and Space Opera. Previously with small press publishers, she is now immersed in indie publishing, embracing its many challenges and delights. A member of SFWA, T.K. is also an award-winning author, her novel The Dark Without, received Literary Titan's Book Award.

Born, raised and living in Barbados, when T.K. is not writing, can be found studiously working on her doctorate in Procrastination by binge-watching shows on streaming networks, doing absolutely nothing, and juggling the baffling realm of social media marketing. ...more

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Average rating: 4.54 · 326 ratings · 158 reviews · 29 distinct works • Similar authors

	Jax Marlin - To Catch A Marlin 4.44 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lancaster Rule - The Lancaster Trilogy Vol. 1 (2nd Edition) 4.20 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raq 4.79 avg rating — 24 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Master Key - The Lancaster Trilogy Vol. 2 (2nd Edition) 4.65 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dark Without 4.84 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bis Rose 4.92 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Eternal Knot - The Lancaster Trilogy Vol. 3 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Collection of Science Fiction & Space Opera Short Stories: Tales From Five Different Worlds 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Technicolour Sandbox 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bengaria's War 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by T.K. Toppin

Lancaster (3 books)
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T.K. Toppin (Goodreads Author)

4.42 avg rating — 77 ratings

To Catch A Marlin (1 book)
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T.K. Toppin rated a book it was amazing The Silent Drums of War by Julia Blake (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Yet another epic read from the multi-talented and multi-genre author, Julia Blake. Whether contemporary fiction, poetry, science fiction or fantasy, Blake’s unique talent for spinning a believable tale shines with three-dimensional characters who dri ...more
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A delightful biteful, a mere glimpse to tease and whet the appetite. This short story gives you but a peek into the life of Miss Lark in the 1900s London, where appearances matter by day, but at night...one can embrace your true self. Vivid, atmosphe ...more
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T.K. Toppin liked Mark Piggott's review of The Marlin & The Copper (Jax Marlin Book 3): "There is no one better at sci-fi crime noir than T.K. Toppin and there is no one I'd rather read than Jax Marlin! T.K. has created a universe that is believable and could be our future. Her crime stories are as enticing as watching Edward G. Robinson" Read more of this review »
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T.K. Toppin rated a book it was amazing Without a Face by Lonnie Busch (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Yet another intriguing and thought-provoking read from the mind of Lonnie Busch. This book was like stepping into an episode of the X-Files or Twilight Zone, the twists and turns kept me glued to the pages. As the mystery unfolded from supernatural n ...more
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T.K. Toppin and 1 other person liked Nick Snape's review of The Marlin & The Copper (Jax Marlin Book 3): "I read Marlin & The Copper in an early form and later as an ARC reader. TK Toppin has taken what was a cold case mystery combined with a past enemy to lovers vibe and added a whole gamut of sweet and sour goodness to the mix. Jax, the vigilante with " Read more of this review »
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T.K. Toppin liked Julia Blake's review of The Marlin & The Copper (Jax Marlin Book 3): "The triumphant ending to the magnificent tale of a vigilante and the copper who pursues her. Believed dead by almost everyone, Jax Marlin and Pedroni have been hiding in space for four years. To stave off boredom and appease Jax’s inner demon that cr" Read more of this review »
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Malcolm Bradley and Martin Lejeune are a formidable writing duo, who have seamlessly created an engrossing, adrenaline-fuelled, sci-fi/space opera series. Centred around the fallout and consequences of a war a decade ago, with an alien race thrown in ...more
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Another enjoyable read from J.D. Robinson, where the reader is assured an immersive and layered story, and a world that feels lived in and real. Throwing back to the 1990's, in a setting that is relatable from roll-down car windows to VCR tapes, it o ...more
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