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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: 4.55 · 330 ratings · 161 reviews · 29 distinct works • Similar authors

	Jax Marlin - To Catch A Marlin 4.48 avg rating — 60 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 4.76 avg rating — 25 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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Lancaster (3 books)
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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 Screaming Metal by Made in DNA (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
Like a collection of vignettes that flow easily into the next, this science fiction/space opera novella was a delightful read. The junk-merc crew of the Alley Cat, and its captain Priyanka, are hired to retrieve a braincore of the ancient Metals - AI ...more
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T.K. Toppin rated a book it was amazing The Last Magus: Demon Song by Mark Piggott (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
Once again, we’re back in Attlain, a universe filled with magic, magical weapons, spellcasters, demons, and warriors in a never-ending duel of good versus evil. A world with a past much like ours, but with a difference, and as the story unfolds, we b ...more
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T.K. Toppin liked Ian Hornett's review of Jax Marlin - The Complete Short Story Series: "Having read and thoroughly enjoyed ‘To Catch a Marlin’, I was very pleased to jump back into this very exciting series through the short story collection. The relationship between the two characters – the kick-ass vigilant, Jax – and her special inve" Read more of this review »
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T.K. Toppin and 1 other person liked D.M.'s review of NEOSYNTHESIS: "Real life got in the way a bit so it took a lot longer to read this anthology than it should have. And I usually write mini reviews for each story. But alas, the long time line means I don't remember them all equally (should've written them as I finis" Read more of this review »
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T.K. Toppin liked Julia Blake's review of Grosjean: "This author is an auto-buy for me, and I have enjoyed everything I have read so far by her. Having loved the Marlin and the Copper trilogy, I was delighted to find this book was very much like it, except in reverse. Nostrom is a colourful character. " Read more of this review »
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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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T.K. Toppin rated a book it was amazing The Secret Hours of Miss Lark by Agatha Anders	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 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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