Core of Echos by Kevin B. Kyles is the first book in the Core of Keys series, a sci-fi fantasy adventure about sound, reflection, memory, rebellion, and a city built on hidden power.
Latest Release
New Arrival: CORE OF Echos
BUY ON AMAZON
Book One is available now on Amazon.
New entries in the series will continue to unlock deeper layers of the world, the Keys, and the truth behind them.
👉 Read Book One today here on by clicking the cart
👉 Join the universe before the next Key is revealed
Coming Soon: Book #2 (TBA)
-
Book #1 has finally undergone it’s final updates.
Brand New Cover
Spacing minimized for better tracking
Table Of Content
-
Over the next month or so this website will undergo many updates making it easier to navigate, and dedicated added pages for content
In Thoughts: Book #3
📖 Core of Keys Series
In a fractured future ruled by hidden systems and false freedoms, powerful entities known as Keys govern reality at its deepest levels. When those Keys begin to surface, lives are torn apart, cities collapse, and a quiet war ignites beneath the surface of society.
Each book in the series:
Reveals a new Key and its devastating consequences
Expands the world beyond a single city into a larger, controlled reality
Follows broken characters forced to choose between survival, truth, and love
Builds toward an epic, series-wide convergence
Nothing is random.
Nothing is safe.
And no memory can be trusted.
📘 A Note to the Reader
Core of Keys was never meant to be a book.
It began as a 2.5D narrative-driven video game. A world designed to be explored sideways, layered with hidden systems, environmental storytelling, and moments meant to be played, not read. The story was built around movement, sound, memory triggers, and choice.
But as the world grew, the story outpaced the screen.
Characters demanded more space.
The lore grew deeper than a level map could hold.
And the emotional weight of the story couldn’t stay confined to mechanics alone.
So the project evolved.
What you’re reading now is the novelized form of that original game concept. A transition inspired by the same structure, tension, and visual pacing that defined its interactive roots. You may feel it in the way scenes unfold, how environments are revealed, and how the story moves with momentum instead of exposition.
This book isn’t adapted from a game.
It’s the foundation of one.
Welcome to the version of the story that needed to exist first.
Official sound from the original game. This sound is free for public use, just click the learn more button to see my freesound page.
About Kevin B. Kyles
Kevin B. Kyles is a creator, storyteller, artist, and lifelong gamer from Ohio. His creative interests span across writing, game design, digital art, traditional sketching, and worldbuilding, all driven by a passion for bringing imaginative ideas to life.
As an author, Kevin is the creator of the Core Of Echos, the first installment in his Core Of Keys series. Combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, the series explores mysterious powers, ancient secrets, and the bonds that connect people across worlds. Through his writing, Kevin focuses on creating immersive settings, memorable characters, and stories that encourage readers to look beyond the surface.
Beyond writing, Kevin has a deep appreciation for art and design. He enjoys both traditional sketching and digital artwork, using visual creativity as another way to develop characters, environments, and concepts from his stories. His artistic interests naturally extend into game design, where he enjoys exploring mechanics, worldbuilding, and interactive storytelling.
Gaming has been a major influence throughout Kevin's life. From competitive sports and strategy games to modern action RPGs, he appreciates games that reward exploration, challenge, and discovery. Among all the games he has played, Elden Ring stands as his favorite, admired for its rich worldbuilding, freedom of exploration, memorable boss encounters, and sense of adventure.
Whether he is writing a new chapter, designing a game concept, creating artwork, or exploring a vast virtual world, Kevin is always looking for new ways to tell stories and share creative experiences with others.
Connect with Kevin and follow his creative journey as he continues expanding the world of Core of Keys and pursuing new artistic projects.
Stay In The Signal
Get updates on:
- Core of Keys Book #2
- New artwork
- Release announcements
- Exclusive previews
Contact US
New Keys. New truths. No spoilers.
Get updates on upcoming releases, lore drops, and exclusive content from the Core of Keys universe.
Follow Us On Social