Dalton Reutlinger is a graduate of Freedom High School and lives in rural Oklahoma. He took up writing at a relatively young age and was originally inspired by the Naruto anime and manga publications.

Reutlinger's first of two books, "Chris Lynheart: The Rise of Experiment 2025" (published by Xlibris, 2012), takes place in Washington, D.C., in the year 2020. Lynheart's only wish is to find his mother whom he has never met. However, conflicts keep him from fulfilling his dream including a new terrorist group from the Middle East that initiates World War III.

Lynheart, who is a presumed failed military experiment with the spirit of the Grim Reaper and the power to control the elements – earth, water, fire, air and spirit – tries to do the right thing by halting the rising threat despite the obstacles the U.S. government poses.

"Chris Lynheart: Daughter of Forayer" (AuthorHouse, 2018), the subsequent release, centers on America's second civil war, and the ultimate downfall of Washington, D.C., and the lead character getting revenge for the death of his parents.

Both books are available in paperback and ebook on Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and other online stores.