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Dan Kotler #5
The Antarctic Forgery: A Dan Kotler Archaeological Thriller
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.
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.
234 pages, Paperback
Published May 13, 2023
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Kevin Tumlinson
74 books212 followersKevin Tumlinson is a thriller and speculative fiction author traveling the U.S. with his wife, an RV, a chihuahua named Mini, and a fully-loaded laptop. He writes multi-million-dollar blockbusters that can be read for only a few bucks.
Kevin grew up in Wild Peach Texas—an actual village wedged between the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers, with a population of less than 2,500 people and seemingly not a peach tree within a hundred miles of the place. He has had an eclectic career that includes engineering, teaching, broadcasting and media, and marketing. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards for writing, public speaking, and his work in advertising and marketing.
At the moment, Kevin—along with his wife and his dog—are traveling full-time in an RV, exploring the US as Kevin writes and promotes his books. The inside joke is that they are going on the worlds most far-ranging house hunt. They're only half joking.
Learn more about Kevin and his work on his website, and get one of his best books for FREE when you join his mailing list at kevintumlinson.com
Kevin grew up in Wild Peach Texas—an actual village wedged between the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers, with a population of less than 2,500 people and seemingly not a peach tree within a hundred miles of the place. He has had an eclectic career that includes engineering, teaching, broadcasting and media, and marketing. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards for writing, public speaking, and his work in advertising and marketing.
At the moment, Kevin—along with his wife and his dog—are traveling full-time in an RV, exploring the US as Kevin writes and promotes his books. The inside joke is that they are going on the worlds most far-ranging house hunt. They're only half joking.
Learn more about Kevin and his work on his website, and get one of his best books for FREE when you join his mailing list at kevintumlinson.com
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December 1, 2024
The Most Intriguing Story I’ve Ever Read
Dan Kotler is a historian, an archeologist. He’s also known as a great author of his exploits. He’s a brilliant man.
This time he is in a group of great people who are going to the Antarctic. They are all looking for a map. The original one. The FBI has the best fake map of the Antarctic ever seen.
He and his FBI friend, Roland Denzil, and others, have the same instincts of where to look for it. But, those instincts don’t always work for trouble. Cause that is what they get when they enter a cave.
The cave is a subterranean base for Gail McCarthy and her minions. It has many weapons in there, artifacts and art work that was stolen by the Nazis. And most importantly of all, they have a submarine.
Who would figure that it would be so much better than expected? It even has Gail McCarthy’s name on it. It is named Abigail. It must have been named by her grandfather. What a wonderful surprise.
When Kotler and his friends are in the cave, they come under attack. They do not feel the same way about the base as does Gail and her mercenaries.
The whole place is a disaster waiting to happen.
Five stars. ✨✨✨✨✨
Dan Kotler is a historian, an archeologist. He’s also known as a great author of his exploits. He’s a brilliant man.
This time he is in a group of great people who are going to the Antarctic. They are all looking for a map. The original one. The FBI has the best fake map of the Antarctic ever seen.
He and his FBI friend, Roland Denzil, and others, have the same instincts of where to look for it. But, those instincts don’t always work for trouble. Cause that is what they get when they enter a cave.
The cave is a subterranean base for Gail McCarthy and her minions. It has many weapons in there, artifacts and art work that was stolen by the Nazis. And most importantly of all, they have a submarine.
Who would figure that it would be so much better than expected? It even has Gail McCarthy’s name on it. It is named Abigail. It must have been named by her grandfather. What a wonderful surprise.
When Kotler and his friends are in the cave, they come under attack. They do not feel the same way about the base as does Gail and her mercenaries.
The whole place is a disaster waiting to happen.
Five stars. ✨✨✨✨✨
May 2, 2019
The fifth book in the thrilling Dan Kotler series “The Antarctica Forgery” opens as part of the FBI’s new Historic Crimes Division Kotler and his partner Roland Denzek are called on to investigate the significance of a counterfeit ancient map and its importance to Dan’s former lover/nemesis Gail McCarthy, the head of an international smuggling operation. All too quickly Dan is drawn into a scheme to find a lost treasure hidden in Antarctica that’s linked to the Nazis, Edward McCarthy and Richard Van Burren and could spark Gail’s rise as a leading power broker in the world.
Fast-paced and action-packed in a race against time, Kotler deciphers clues that lead to a mountain cavern and a Nazi submarine where he and his partner are confronted by the nefarious criminal mastermind Gail McCarthy and her thugs as well as uncovering a deadly hidden secret. Intensity and suspense escalate in this thrill-ride as the fate of humanity rests in Kotler’s hands. Well-developed and brought to life in Kevin Tumlinson’s flowing writing style the plot progresses quickly and smoothly to an explosive yet surprising climax.
Included in the cast of complex and credible characters that charge the story with high-tension are Dan Kotler the archaeologist whose life has been turned upside down with a derailed career and a betrayal in his love life. Capable, resourceful, driven and highly intelligent he’s a wealthy, paranoid professional who’s quick to decipher a mystery. Similarly, his partner FBI agent Roland Denzel is disciplined, tough, responsible and smart. Both use their wits as they struggle to foil ambitious and shrewd Gail McCarthy’s power play.
I thoroughly enjoyed “The Antarctica Forgery” an enthralling, page-turning story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
Fast-paced and action-packed in a race against time, Kotler deciphers clues that lead to a mountain cavern and a Nazi submarine where he and his partner are confronted by the nefarious criminal mastermind Gail McCarthy and her thugs as well as uncovering a deadly hidden secret. Intensity and suspense escalate in this thrill-ride as the fate of humanity rests in Kotler’s hands. Well-developed and brought to life in Kevin Tumlinson’s flowing writing style the plot progresses quickly and smoothly to an explosive yet surprising climax.
Included in the cast of complex and credible characters that charge the story with high-tension are Dan Kotler the archaeologist whose life has been turned upside down with a derailed career and a betrayal in his love life. Capable, resourceful, driven and highly intelligent he’s a wealthy, paranoid professional who’s quick to decipher a mystery. Similarly, his partner FBI agent Roland Denzel is disciplined, tough, responsible and smart. Both use their wits as they struggle to foil ambitious and shrewd Gail McCarthy’s power play.
I thoroughly enjoyed “The Antarctica Forgery” an enthralling, page-turning story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
February 12, 2019
The Antarctic Forgery - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Dan Kotler is an unusual mix of Superman and 'Everyman' - highly intelligent and physically elite, he is also flawed and failing in his relationships, having lost the ability to discern between genuine attraction and duplicity when it comes to the fair sex, due to a devastating loss as a young man.
Why is Dan called to investigate the seeming theft and substitution of a priceless map from a famous collector of antiquities?
What secret does the ancient map supposedly reveal? Who is in danger from nefarious criminal mastermind Gail McCarthy?
Can Dan save his friends, (and the world) from the potential dangers uncovered by the decoding of the authentic Nazi map?
Who replaced the true map with the eponymous forgery? What do Dan and Denzel find in the course of their expedition to Antarctica?
Secrets, lies and betrayal must be overcome by truth, integrity and loyalty, as potentially the fate of humanity depends on his team's success.
Kevin Tumlinson, like James Bond, is definitely licensed to thrill, so don't delay - grab a copy today and tell all your friends!
Dan Kotler is an unusual mix of Superman and 'Everyman' - highly intelligent and physically elite, he is also flawed and failing in his relationships, having lost the ability to discern between genuine attraction and duplicity when it comes to the fair sex, due to a devastating loss as a young man.
Why is Dan called to investigate the seeming theft and substitution of a priceless map from a famous collector of antiquities?
What secret does the ancient map supposedly reveal? Who is in danger from nefarious criminal mastermind Gail McCarthy?
Can Dan save his friends, (and the world) from the potential dangers uncovered by the decoding of the authentic Nazi map?
Who replaced the true map with the eponymous forgery? What do Dan and Denzel find in the course of their expedition to Antarctica?
Secrets, lies and betrayal must be overcome by truth, integrity and loyalty, as potentially the fate of humanity depends on his team's success.
Kevin Tumlinson, like James Bond, is definitely licensed to thrill, so don't delay - grab a copy today and tell all your friends!
December 17, 2019
The Antarctic Forgery was the fifth book by Kevin Tumlinson that I read. Although the plot started out with some promise, it quickly lost its luster mainly due to over-elaboration of action sequences. I guess I was expecting a lot more from Kevin when it came to plot development and core research required to generate such complex plots. Another letdown for me was the typical Western Ignorance towards Eastern cultures. Everyone knows that Hitler misused the holy Swastika symbol but the symbol itself does not represent evil by any means. It is still revered and used in most of the Eastern cultures and religions. Renowned authors such as Kevin should refrain from making blanket statements that may harm cultural sentiments as well as spread further ignorance and hatred.
December 23, 2018
Another great Dan Kotler adventure! Antarctica and a Nazi U-boat and a lot of other exciting stuff. Non-stop action and puzzle solving.
March 12, 2019
This has been a great series of books. I have enjoyed all the Dan Kotler novels as well as the one with his nephew Alex. (Hope to see some more of him or maybe a story that has both of them???) The book is fast paced and I like how when Dan and Roland split up how he tells the story from both perspectives. The first time it happened I thought I had accidentally turned back some pages or that the book was defective until I realized that there were some differences. I have really enjoyed Gail as the antagonist with her snappy dialogue and comebacks. I wish I could say more but that would be a huge spoiler. My advice is to read the entire series and the short story Brass Hall. It feels like reading a book with Indiana Jones and James Bond (the literary one not the movie one) rolled into one character. Keep them coming Kevin!!
September 18, 2020
This time it is life or death can Gail be outwitted
As this story unfolds we are looking at Gail McCathy once again manipulation is her hold on Dan Kotler. She gave him 3 artefacts for him to solve the puzzle and it wasn't until an old map of Piri Reis (Antarctica) appears that he finally puts two and two together and so Dan and Agent Roland Denzel sets off to the frozen land of Antartica to find an underground Cavern man made that housed a nazi u-boat and of course there is something on there that Gail wants more than Dan. Kevin Tumlinson has you griped from the start of this adventure once again Kotler and Denzel are in great danger yet both manage to outwit the bad guys and make their escape. This story has you ducking and dodging the bullets a great read and well recommended
As this story unfolds we are looking at Gail McCathy once again manipulation is her hold on Dan Kotler. She gave him 3 artefacts for him to solve the puzzle and it wasn't until an old map of Piri Reis (Antarctica) appears that he finally puts two and two together and so Dan and Agent Roland Denzel sets off to the frozen land of Antartica to find an underground Cavern man made that housed a nazi u-boat and of course there is something on there that Gail wants more than Dan. Kevin Tumlinson has you griped from the start of this adventure once again Kotler and Denzel are in great danger yet both manage to outwit the bad guys and make their escape. This story has you ducking and dodging the bullets a great read and well recommended
January 7, 2020
Excellent adventure!! But just as exciting were the 13 pages at the end of the book. In addition to the usual stuff about places, real history to back up the fiction and the characters; Tumlinson wrote about his "process." He's a "seat-of-the-pants" or "pantser" kind of author. No outlines, nothing. He just starts writing and the story evolves. I get that. Over my 5-year career writing close to 1000 non-fiction articles on yoga and general fitness, I wrote that way too. The company I wrote articles for gave me a topic and off I went.
February 8, 2023
Another very good action/mystery/thriller story. To me, though, it was not quite as strong as the first two books. Also, strangely, there were a few goofy grammatical and spelling errors in this book. At one point, “Kotler” became “Kolter”. An easy transposition, but a sharp proofreader should have caught that, as well as the other errors. Heck, I’m not a sharp proofreader, but they jumped out at me. I don’t complain much about free ebooks, in which this stuff is rife, but when I pay money for a book, I do expect better.
November 19, 2018
Once more Dan Kotler's life is upended by his lover/nemesis, Gail McCarthy. He is drawn into an elaborate scheme that ends with him and his FBI partner, Denzel in a remote part of Antarctica. This is a thriller from the beginning and keeps the reader locked in to the very end. I had to read it oin one setting because I couldn't stop. Despite being suspenseful to the end, the book offers a surprise at the end that is mind-blowing.
February 14, 2019
Great read
I’ve read them all. While I loved the book I question the repetition of past events. If it’s a serIes assume we read the past books. If it’s read as stand alone just a brief past look is fine but repeated going back takes me away from the story. I know Dan is smart. I know Roland has clostrephoia. Say it once or twice but not every 10 pages. Keep the story moving.
I’ve read them all. While I loved the book I question the repetition of past events. If it’s a serIes assume we read the past books. If it’s read as stand alone just a brief past look is fine but repeated going back takes me away from the story. I know Dan is smart. I know Roland has clostrephoia. Say it once or twice but not every 10 pages. Keep the story moving.
May 4, 2019
Decent action adventure novel
This was the first Dan Kotler adventure novel I read. There were constant references to events from prior novels, so I felt somewhat at a loss while reading this book. I do not consider this a stand-alone novel and suggest reading all the prior books first.
This was the first Dan Kotler adventure novel I read. There were constant references to events from prior novels, so I felt somewhat at a loss while reading this book. I do not consider this a stand-alone novel and suggest reading all the prior books first.
August 8, 2019
Action in Antarctica
I thoroughly enjoyed this book which focused the action and plot details in the southern continent. It helped that Nazis were an element of the story - an almost expected part of the scene. An interesting ending and one that brought genuine closure but also that left the way open for something more...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book which focused the action and plot details in the southern continent. It helped that Nazis were an element of the story - an almost expected part of the scene. An interesting ending and one that brought genuine closure but also that left the way open for something more...
October 31, 2019
The hits keep coming
I don't know how this series hasn't hit it huge with the wider populace. This series is on par with Cussler, Hamilton, and Brown. The main characters, Kotler and Denzel, are fun and dynamic people that could each hold a series themselves. Add in several antagonists seen through multiple books and you have a winner. Brb, grabbing The Stepping Maze now!
I don't know how this series hasn't hit it huge with the wider populace. This series is on par with Cussler, Hamilton, and Brown. The main characters, Kotler and Denzel, are fun and dynamic people that could each hold a series themselves. Add in several antagonists seen through multiple books and you have a winner. Brb, grabbing The Stepping Maze now!
November 28, 2019
Exceptional adventure
Having fun with a huge dose of mystery, plot twists, and well written characters. Mr. Tomlinson plays the long game with Dan and Roland and assorted characters. We are lucky enough to ride along! You like a rich environment with enough cation to keep the flow going? Read Tomlinson.
Having fun with a huge dose of mystery, plot twists, and well written characters. Mr. Tomlinson plays the long game with Dan and Roland and assorted characters. We are lucky enough to ride along! You like a rich environment with enough cation to keep the flow going? Read Tomlinson.
December 9, 2019
Another Binge read!
Clear the decks, get all the laundry done, lay in some meals, stock the liquid refreshments, and settle I got a few nites! I liked the setting, the characters, and the unraveling of the 3 objects. Great story...I’ll consider 5 stars when Roland starts setting good traps that enemies trip, instead on his continual ‘in transit’ firefights.
Clear the decks, get all the laundry done, lay in some meals, stock the liquid refreshments, and settle I got a few nites! I liked the setting, the characters, and the unraveling of the 3 objects. Great story...I’ll consider 5 stars when Roland starts setting good traps that enemies trip, instead on his continual ‘in transit’ firefights.
March 18, 2020
Another great Dan Kotler book. Hard to put it down once you start. With "Antarctic" in the title, you assume the story will be centered in Antarctica ... it is ... but there's so much more to the story. What is the secret hidden in what turns out to be a secret Nazi sub base? Read it, you'll like it.
October 18, 2020
Another Great Dan Book
The author did a really gear Dan book. I lke the characters and the role. The author admits he skims sometimes when I would like more depth and details. Part of this is his style. The other is my need. Love research and forensics even with the history stuff. Like it read the book.
The author did a really gear Dan book. I lke the characters and the role. The author admits he skims sometimes when I would like more depth and details. Part of this is his style. The other is my need. Love research and forensics even with the history stuff. Like it read the book.
December 23, 2018
Look out, Indy.
You've got competition!
Doctor Dan Kotler's adventures with FBI Agent Denzel are back in this new novel. If you're a fan of Indiana Jones, or truly any action and adventure stories, this is the series for you.
Highly recommended.
You've got competition!
Doctor Dan Kotler's adventures with FBI Agent Denzel are back in this new novel. If you're a fan of Indiana Jones, or truly any action and adventure stories, this is the series for you.
Highly recommended.
March 10, 2019
Another thrilling Dan Kotler Archeological Thriller by Kevin Tumlinson. Follow Kotler on an Antarctic adventure to investigate a forged map which may be a copy of a real map. Kotler finds himself in a seemingly inescapable trap. Is this the end of Dan Kotler? It is just chilling!
March 25, 2019
Fine series of archeological thrillers!
Great series! Thought-provoking plots, relatable, well-developed characters. I look forward to starting another series! An excellent author of this genre.
Great series! Thought-provoking plots, relatable, well-developed characters. I look forward to starting another series! An excellent author of this genre.
April 5, 2019
Non-stop action til the end!
This is another great book by Kevin Tomlinson! Kotler and Denzel are off this time to Antarctic for another round with his adversary, Gail McCarthy. This time, however, everything ends with a big surprise!
This is another great book by Kevin Tomlinson! Kotler and Denzel are off this time to Antarctic for another round with his adversary, Gail McCarthy. This time, however, everything ends with a big surprise!
June 12, 2019
Best Yet
This was definitely Dan Kotler's best tale so far.
Everything fit nicely into a neat little bow with many
loose ends tied and new ones added. Great series but
this one is the best so far. Five stars.
This was definitely Dan Kotler's best tale so far.
Everything fit nicely into a neat little bow with many
loose ends tied and new ones added. Great series but
this one is the best so far. Five stars.
August 17, 2019
I liked this addition to the Dan Kotler series of adventures, but found it very drawn out. A lot of action but a so -‐ so story line. I will continue to read this series from author Kevin Tumlinson.
July 17, 2020
An exciting read
I love looking up things this author is writing about. For instance, I had no idea that there are settlements in Antarctica. People actually take tours there! Too cold for me.
I love looking up things this author is writing about. For instance, I had no idea that there are settlements in Antarctica. People actually take tours there! Too cold for me.
October 15, 2021
Action
Kolter always find trouble, he is a magnet. The story is well thought out, if you read all these books in order it makes sense to Kolter why this happens. Great author, a real thinker, really enjoy his books. This one was great.
Kolter always find trouble, he is a magnet. The story is well thought out, if you read all these books in order it makes sense to Kolter why this happens. Great author, a real thinker, really enjoy his books. This one was great.
September 14, 2022
Love/hate terrific book.
A very interesting, perilous, incredibly hair rising thriller that put my beloved personages at deadly risks time and again.
From now on, we will change a monster for another!!!I
Monica Beltrami. Montevideo, Uruguay.
A very interesting, perilous, incredibly hair rising thriller that put my beloved personages at deadly risks time and again.
From now on, we will change a monster for another!!!I
Monica Beltrami. Montevideo, Uruguay.
January 27, 2023
Kotler Rules
Dan Kotler is a fun character. Denzel is a good friend and associate. Together they make a great team. I still wonder if Gail was killed. Only time will tell if she shows up in another novel.
Dan Kotler is a fun character. Denzel is a good friend and associate. Together they make a great team. I still wonder if Gail was killed. Only time will tell if she shows up in another novel.
January 4, 2019
Another exciting adventure with Kottler and Denzel. This book was as good as or better than the previous adventures starring these two guys.
January 6, 2019
Gripping
Nazis and mistress criminals what more can you ask for in a setting like a submarine in the Antarctic superb
Nazis and mistress criminals what more can you ask for in a setting like a submarine in the Antarctic superb
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