Author K.C. Sivils is a USA Today Bestselling author and the writer of multiple Amazon #1 category bestsellers. He is known for crafting suspenseful, character-driven stories that explore the darker corners of human nature, whether set in the gritty streets of a futuristic city, the shadows of Cold War intrigue, or the morally gray alleys of contemporary crime. Writing in both fiction and nonfiction, Sivils has built a reputation for weaving atmospheric narratives with sharp dialogue, layered conspiracies, and emotional depth.
A former history teacher and coach, Sivils brings a scholar’s eye for detail to his work. His years in the classroom and on the court shaped his understanding of motivation, character, conflict, and the complexity of human behavior—insights that echo throughout his novels. His love of history, particularly the Cold War era and the study of totalitarian regimes, continues to influence his storytelling, especially in his historical mysteries and standalone historical thrillers.
In fiction, Sivils writes across several interconnected crime noir traditions, including his future noir Inspector Thomas Sullivan series, the contemporary PI James “Heat” Heatley series, and his historical Agent Nelson Paine mysteries. He is also the author of standalone historical thrillers such as Operation Teardrop and The Devil’s Spies. No matter the time period or setting, his stories share a common thread: flawed but determined characters searching for truth in worlds built on secrets and lies.
In addition to his fiction, Sivils has written nonfiction works drawn from his years as an educator, mentor, and student of history. His nonfiction reflects the same core values found in his novels—personal responsibility, integrity, justice, and the belief that ordinary people can rise to meet extraordinary challenges.
When he isn’t writing, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, their three adult children, and their eight grandchildren. The Sivils family is also ruled—benevolently, and sometimes not so benevolently—by two dogs: Bella, a Golden Retriever with a heart of gold, and Mr. Darcy, a black toy poodle with a personality far larger than his size.
Kevin loves good coffee, long conversations, quiet mornings, great books, and the kind of stories that linger in the imagination long after the final chapter ends. He never tires of exploring new ideas or new worlds, and he remains endlessly fascinated by the question at the heart of all great storytelling: What makes a person choose courage over fear, truth over comfort, or justice over silence?
He is grateful every day for the readers who take that journey with him—one book, one character, and one story at a time
Author K.C. Sivils is a USA Today Bestselling author and the writer of multiple Amazon #1 category bestsellers. He is known for crafting suspenseful, character-driven stories that explore the darker corners of human nature, whether set in the gritty streets of a futuristic city, the shadows of Cold War intrigue, or the morally gray alleys of contemporary crime. Writing in both fiction and nonfiction, Sivils has built a reputation for weaving...
: A Guide To The SciFi Crime Noir World of Inspector Thomas Sullivan
The mysterious proprietor. The peculiar sidekick. The good priest. Welcome to the lore…
Anthology: Close to 600 pages of crime noir and science fiction enjoyment with striking illustrations, fascinating character deep dives, and gratifying hard-boiled backstories.
Joe Maynard’s freedom tastes like opportunity. Released from prison, the gritty...
For Inspector Thomas Sullivan, a man who trusts few people, returning home only to find those he calls friends have kept dark secrets from him, accused him of multiple murders, and are plotting against him is an act of betrayal.
Worst of all, one of those people is his partner...
Black Mask’s editors set standards that shaped not only the magazine’s content but also the field of crime fiction more broadly. Their primary goals were clear: publish exciting stories that read well, encourage a distinctive voice for the genre, and sustain a reliable audience. Those aims were practical, but they also had artistic consequences. The magazine’s standards pushed writers to write lean, to favor action and dialogue, and to create characters...
In the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the Ministry for State Security, commonly known as the Stasi, viewed the Christian Church as a significant threat to the state's authority. This perception stemmed from the Church's independent structure, its international connections, and its role in fostering dissent against the regime. Consequently, the Stasi established Department XX/4, dedicated to infiltrating...
The Berlin Wall: A Fortress of Fear, a Monument to Failure
How a concrete scar through the heart of a city became the defining symbol of the Cold War—and why it ultimately crumbled beneath the weight of its own contradictions.
A City Cut in Two
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On a warm August morning in 1961, Berliners awoke to a nightmare that would define a generation. In the dead of night, soldiers, police, and workers deployed by the East German government had unrolled barbed wire,...
