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Zero Kindle Edition

by Kevin Tumlinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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What if you discovered the ultimate power source—something that could redefine what it means to be human. What if you discovered, in the simplest of places, that the universe was no longer out of reach? 

And what if you learned that we've been though this before, and it didn't end well?

ZERO is a short story about second chances, and all the risks that come with them.

— — —

This is a quick, fast read—something you can enjoy in a single sitting but think about for the rest of your week. If you enjoy this story you'll love the rest of Kevin Tumlinson's work—including his popular science fiction series Citadel and his contemporary fantasy series Sawyer Jackson. You will also enjoy his standalone novels, such as his incredibly popular contemporary scifi thriller, Evergreen.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, Amazon 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., Amazon Reviewer
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01ECMDRGA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Happy Pants Books (April 15, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3142 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 26 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Kevin Tumlinson

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Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling novelist, living in Texas and working in random coffee shops, cafés, and hotel lobbies worldwide. His primary work is in thrillers—including his wildly popular Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers. But he also successfully published science fiction, fantasy, and escapist fiction.

Kevin grew up in Wild Peach, Texas, where he was raised by his grandparents and given a healthy respect for storytelling. He often found himself in trouble in school for writing stories instead of doing his actual assignments, and he doesn't regret that in the least. And as Wild Peach was in no way metropolitan, or even approaching suburban, young Kevin had plenty of time to put his imagination to work crafting entire universes of characters, settings, and artifacts that would later inform his adult career choice.

Kevin's love for history, archeology, and science has been a tremendous source of material for his writing, feeding his fiction and giving him just the excuse he needs to read the next article, biography, or research paper, visit the next city or country, and embark on the next adventure. Kevin and his wife, Kara, can often be found traveling as van-lifers, along with their little chihuahua terrier, Mini.

Learn more about Kevin and his work, and get a free ebook, at KevinTumlinson.com

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Red48
5.0 out of 5 stars A novel that is a really short story!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016
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Kevin Tumlinson has a way of making a short story seem like a novel by the time you finish it. This has got to be the best short story I have ever read. Kevin has a way of drawing you in, giving you the meat of the story and ending it before you know it. I really don't care for short stories but I could read ones by Kevin all day. This story gives you a great moral as do all of his short stories. You don't want to miss this one. It is a short read but you will be thinking about it long after you finish it. It is well worth your time and money. Be sure to check it out.
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Patti Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars A very thought provoking short story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
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Kevin Tumlinson has a way of telling a story (even a short story) that leaves me wondering if something like this is actually possible and what would happen if it were. With just a few characters he tells a story and then gives it a twist just before the end with a jaw dropper finale. He always leaves me hoping for a continuation of the story to see what happens next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a surprise!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
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Short & sweet and you will be thinking about this tale, for days to come. Science fiction AND a twist you don't see coming!
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D. de Waal
5.0 out of 5 stars Very quick read
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
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I am just sorry it was so short. Hopefully Kevin will return to this story and tell us what happened afterwards. A great read.
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Valerian8
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2016
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Another great read from Tumlinson, a master story-teller!
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Cacher
5.0 out of 5 stars A Short but Awesome story...
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
I love reading Kevin Tumlinson! You never know what direction he will take you, but it is a little like hiking in Paradise...no matter where you go, your going to love it! As a parent of a developmentally disabled son, I was pleased with the description of Matthew. I wish he would do a whole series based on the outcomes of different societies and how they handle Zero Point Energy. It takes a master author to distill theories of Quantum Physics/Quantum Mechanics down to Concepts easily understood by a vast group of readers. This story is short in length but vast in content. What are you waiting for? The sooner you start this read the sooner you can depart this version of reality.....
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JohnLatch
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent short story
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
Kevin continues to blow me away with his stories.

Each one makes me long for a better world.

Well worth a read, as are all his writings.

JL
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Desleen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great short story
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
This author has a way of getting me interested in a story within a paragraph or two. It's weird, coz I prefer reading books of 500 pages and more. I've read a few of Kevin's short stories and it's the same with all of them. And the stories have stayed in my mind, wondering what happens next....
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