C.L. Swinkels

C.L. Swinkels is a Dutch fantasy author and the creator of The Apollo Codex, an interconnected story world in which multiple series, characters, and timelines are bound together.

At the heart of this universe stands Amaury, a boy pulled into a world shaped by brutal magic, rigid rules, and forces far greater than himself. As his power begins to surface, others start calling him Apollo, a name born from the overwhelming magic he carries and the presence he cannot escape.

In The Dark Lineages, his story unfolds as he is shaped by that world, step by step, into the person he becomes.

In The Cillian Series, the perspective shifts. Through the eyes of Cloé and Elodie, Apollo is no longer just a boy, but a presence that guides, protects, challenges, and at times disappears when he is needed most. His influence reaches far beyond his own story, leaving lasting marks on those who cross his path.

Set within a richly detailed, medieval inspired world, his stories blend historical atmosphere with magic, mystery, and conflict. Ancient knowledge, hidden forces, and long forgotten powers shape a world where danger is constant and every choice carries weight.

His work explores friendship, loyalty, betrayal, and survival. Witches, warriors, rulers, and outcasts are drawn into a larger struggle in which no one remains unchanged.

While the scale of his stories is vast, the focus remains deeply human. The greatest battles are fought within, where identity, fear, and purpose collide.

He writes with one purpose. To create worlds that feel real, characters that feel alive, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.