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Evergreen Kindle Edition

by J. Kevin Tumlinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 230 ratings
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ONE TOUCH AND HE KNOWS ALL YOU KNOW

It all starts with a touch.
A brush of a hand, a casual bump of an arm, a firm handshake—that's all it takes for Jaylin Rowlin to absorb everything you know and everything you are, and you have no idea it's happening.
Operating under the codename "Evergreen," Jaylin uses his gifts to make a living from the city's seedy underworld, but his only goal is to stay free and stay alive. He's developed a habit of constant paranoia—never sleeping in the same space twice, always disappearing into the crowded streets of Manhattan.
When a stranger hires him to take on an impossible task for an unbelievable payday, Jaylin suddenly finds himself in a world filled with corporate espionage, international intrigue, and a very real and deadly danger that could threaten billions of lives.
There are people who know what Jaylin can do. And they will stop at nothing to control him.
AND HIS ONLY ALLIES ARE ALL IN HIS HEAD.
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About the Author

Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling novelist, living in Texas and working in random coffee shops, cafés, and hotel lobbies worldwide. His debut thriller, The Coelho Medallion, was a 2016 Shelf Notable Indie award winner.

Kevin grew up in Wild Peach, Texas, where he was raised by his grandparents and given a healthy respect for story telling. He often found himself in trouble in school for writing stories instead of doing his actual assignments.

Kevin's love for history, archaeology, 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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Z7CJCU0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knovelton Books; 3rd edition (June 19, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 980 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 230 ratings

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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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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Doug
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2022
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I bought this book awhile back because it sounded really intriguing. It ended up in my "to be read" stack for way too long!
Jaylin has an incredible gift, or curse, depending on your perspective. Jaylin would love to live a normal life, but it doesn't seem possible.
When he makes skin to skin contact with someone, he gains access to their mind, memories and experiences. There are some that would use his ability for personal gain. As he tries to avoid being used, Jaylin is dragged into an international mess.
Great characters, great story!
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bobk1
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read. This is the first Tumlinson book I've ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016
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Fun read. This is the first Tumlinson book I've read and it was a good experience. Fast paced action when it was needed and some thoughtful times in between. The personalities existing in Jaylin's head were made more real by meeting these people in life. I think Tumlinson missed a bet by not fleshing out the real life people or "outer" people in more depth. All in all an enjoyable read. I will read more of his books.
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PC
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful voices in the head
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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.... well, mostly helpful. An interesting concept. It seems Evergreen's (not his real name) problem is acquiring the personality and knowledge and memories of another person. And they can carry on conversations like talking to someone not in his head. And no he's not crazy. But this can cause interesting predicament, not all of them good.
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Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars A Team of One
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2015
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Evergreen is a good thriller and not standard fare by a long shot.

The story is crisp, full of action, and allows the reader an occasion moment to take a breath and absorb the events. One of the really cool things that Tumlinson does with Jaylin is he lets Jaylin be surprised by the personalities in his head. What they do, what they say, how they react, etc. These are real people in his head.

Unlike a lot of books being released by authors, Evergreen can be a stand alone book. It could be the first in a series or a book all on it's own. It has a solid story, great action, surprises, and a real ending. The ending can lead to more and I hope it does.

First person stories can be hard. They are all about the character. If you can't get hooked by the character, the action won't matter. Fortunately, Tumlinson knows how to make an engaging character. I thought Jaylin's ability to absorb other personalities might get in the way of the story, but Tumlinson seems conscious of how to make the characters part of the story, so they totally fit.

The book takes place in a mostly contemporary setting, probably a few years in the future, but close enough to 2015 to be totally relatable.
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Melissa S. Pinkston
5.0 out of 5 stars Very strange story
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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This is one of the strangest books I've read. Where does he come up with these ideas! It was good but at times I had to really focus to keep up with who was who. I will probably read the next one. I do recommend it as it is definitely not your usual adventure. Keeps you interested.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020
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Kevin is an awesome writer! Evergreen is interesting and entertaining and I found it to be fun. The possibilities are endless.
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Robin
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and unique
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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This is a very interesting book. Unique preface . good characters. Enjoyed it very much
Recommend for anyone sho likes a good adventure story with a sci fi twist
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Cacher
5.0 out of 5 stars When is the movie coming out?
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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Like Bradley Cooper in “Limitless”, Evergreen is not your ordinary guy. He finds himself using his extraordinary skills A). Just to stay alive, B). To stay ahead of the alphabet agencies who would love to figure out his skill set for their own nefarious purposes or to try and dissect him to understand how he does what he does. C). Clear your calendar for the next 48 hours as this page turner will captivate and suck you in until the end. The author should already be working on the script for the screenplay-this would make a killer series! I really liked the second edition. As a remarkable coincidence, my wife, youngest son, daughter in law, oldest granddaughter(with younger sister as a “bun in the oven”) and I were in Manhattan near the same time as the author! The first draft was
Completed in a coffee shop over a 12 hour time period in Manhattan...I remember getting coffee an to pointing out a guy slaving over a notebook saying “that’s me writing my next book”....I’ll never know if it was him, but stranger things have happened. Highly recommended!
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PatH
5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky but good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2021
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Love Kevin's books and this was no exception. Quirky but kept you engaged all the way through. Will definitely be looking out for the next one.
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redangel
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍👍
Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2022
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It was a really different book, not at all what i expected but having said that I did enjoy reading Evergreen
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Believer
4.0 out of 5 stars An Action-packed, Intriguing Thriller!
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2015
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"Evergreen" combines science-fiction and espionage in a thriller that begins when Jaylin Roland, who steals the memories and skills of his targets with a simple touch is hired by Andrew McClellan an executive at Shallister Hoffman to find out what the U.S. President knows about his past. Cunningly Jaylin (codename "Evergreen") not only meets the President and shakes his hand, but absorbs information that could have an economic impact on the country if its revealed.

With his client's death and his escape from a former friend who wants to replicate his ability, Jaylin finds himself assaulted by danger at every turn and embroiled in schemes that involve sabotaging a hi-tech corporation in China and a memory transference into a cloned body.

The plot is fast-paced and action-packed as Evergreen, a man who's constantly on the move and trusts no one except the voices in his head accepts a large fee to absorb vital information from the President. With clever dexterity Kevin Tumlinson builds intensity and suspense as a former friend joins the billionaire head of Shallister Hoffman not only to control Jaylin but to harness his ability. In this story Jaylin innovatively stays one step ahead of the danger and the enemies who threaten his life and those he cares for. With every challenge the tension escalates until climaxing in a confrontation that has you wondering if his luck has finally run out.

Kevin Tumlinson has created a realistic, complicated character in Jaylin Roland, a man who makes a living selling the information he extracts from his targets. For years he's done well staying out of sight until a big payoff makes him vulnerable. He's smart, capable and resourceful; his gift of languages and fighting skill exceptional because of several diverse personalities who live in his head. Yet for all his talent at compartmentalizing and organizing important details, Jaylin can be impulsive and act before thinking.

I enjoyed reading "Evergreen" with its imaginative plot and flawed hero.
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D. J. Archer-girard
4.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal story.
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2021
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Very different kind of book from Kevin Tumlinson, but it was the 1st book he ever wrote. I agree with other folks who call this type of book genre "paranormal" - gave me an insight on what some of the possibilities are with AI. Slow start to the story but very engaging once you get past the first chapter or two.
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Trollslayer
4.0 out of 5 stars SciFi thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2021
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Great story with an interesting and cleverly thought out plot. A very interesting main character along with all his inner "friends". Well paced and well written and a book I could easily see having at least one sequel which I would definitely be keen to read. I'd recommend this one.

There are a few typos and errors, missing words, incorrect words etc. which to me stuck out noticeably.
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