The Flint Hills Universe

If you've reached this section of the website, then you likely understand that six books are part of The Flint Hills Universe, which are conveniently divided into two separate trilogies.  Surfing the Flint Hills, Escaping the Flint Hills, and Unearthing the Flints are the first.  Misplacing the Flint Hills, Descending the Flint Hills, and Infecting the Flint Hills are the second.  There is, however, a story behind the story--an over-arching story, if you will.  Great Plains and The Game of Inyloct augment the plot of the Trilogy.   Certainly, you can read the Trilogy and be done with it, case closed, end of story.  However, if you have any lingering questions, answers might be found in both Great Plains and The Game of Inyloct. 

So, one reasonable option is to read the Trilogy, then move on to Great Plains and The Game of Inyloct.  A second option is to first read either Great Plains or The Game of Inyloct, then tackle the Trilogy.

In either event, you'll want to read Great Plains before Tree Top Down.  Tree Top Down is not exactly a sequel to Great Plains, but it will definitely make more sense reading it afterwards.  I would call it more of a sidequel than a sequel, a branch extending from the trunk.

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

A third trilogy is in the early stages of development (subject to change).  The tentative titles are: Cycling the Flint Hills, Haunting the Flint Hills, and Loving the Flint Hills.  Anticipating publication is 2027.

My latest book, Duncan Thurly's Golf Chronicles, is not part of the Flint Hills Universe.  Consider it a palate cleanser.  I should note, however, that Canoby Markloy does make an appearance.  An enigmatic man is hard to keep down.

I'm also working on an entirely new book that has nothing to do with either golf or the Flint Hills, entitled: Welcome to Shady Valley.  Expect it to hit the digital press in early 2026.

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