Daniel Coleman

Wonder, reimagined.

Character-driven fantasy and adventure — from the twisted wilds of Wonderland to stories closer to home.

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The Books

Knights of Wonderland · YA Fantasy

“Coleman's unique vision of Wonderland is a joy to read!”
— Marissa Meyer, #1 NYT bestselling author of Cinder and Heartless
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Jabberwocky · Book 0

The beloved nonsense poem reimagined as a tale of courage, sacrifice, and a sword called Vorpal. Where the legend of Wonderland's knights begins.

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Hatter · Book 1

Literature's most lovable lunatic, before the madness had a name. The origin of the Mad Hatter — and the beginning of the Knights of Wonderland.

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Red Knight · Book 2

Wonderland is at peace, but enemies gather at the border. Sir Chism, the colorblind Red Knight, must defend a kingdom that doesn't know it's in danger.

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Forthcoming
White Knight

White Knight · Book 3

Enemies are on the doorstep, and Chism's new role doesn't come with instructions — Wonderland's fate may depend on how fast he learns.

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The Falyn Sweeney Saga · Short Stories

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The Passage of Falyn Sweeney · Story 1

A girl traveling alone to a new world, carrying the secrets of generations — and an unknown entity chronicling everything onboard, including thoughts.

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The Name of Falyn Sweeney · Story 2

The scion of generations, the last of a bloodline — so alone she doesn't even have a name. And a hunter is determined to see the bloodline end.

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The Calamity of Falyn Sweeney · Story 3

To the girl history knows as Falyn Sweeney, the world makes perfect sense — until her father reveals the secrets of her bloodline and turns it upside down.

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The Keening of Falyn Sweeney · Story 4

Falyn is alone in the world but on a train with a destination — until a Historian boards, and hunting her quarry could lead to death.

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Forthcoming
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Falyn Sweeney

The Servant of Falyn Sweeney · Story 5

Two arrivals, one loved and one feared — together they threaten everything Falyn and her only friend have built.

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Warsaken · Military Fiction

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The Mettle of Will

Mission first. Survival second. A fresh-faced intelligence officer's first command may be his last. A short story set in the world of Warsaken, based on a real military operation.

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Contemporary Fiction

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Gifts and Consequences

"I'd do anything if…" That's exactly what millionaire Jonathan Wheeler wants to hear — but every gift has a price. Winner of the League of Utah Writers Silver Quill Award.

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About Daniel

Daniel Coleman writes character-driven adventure stories in Fantasy and Urban Fantasy. He is a full-time firefighter, student of creativity, collector of PEZ dispensers, keeper of large animals, proponent of bow ties, and believer in magic — as well as a proud husband and father.

He grew up in Arizona, spent his early twenties in Puerto Rico, and now lives in the mountains of the Western United States. His work has won the Diamond Award and the Silver Quill from the League of Utah Writers.

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