Axiom-man
Check out this new book by A.P. Fuchs called Axiom-man.
One night Gabriel Garrison was visited by a nameless messenger who bestowed upon him great power, a power intended for good. Once discovering what this power was and what it enabled him to do, Gabriel became Axiom-man, a symbol of hope in a city that had none.
One night after a routine patrol, a mysterious black cloud appears over the city. Flying over to investigate it, Axiom-man is stopped short when the cloud’s presence shakes him to the core. An electrifying fear emanates from the cloud and he can barely get near it. Quickly, the cloud takes flight and leads him on a wild goose chase throughout the city, only to flee from him in the end. Almost immediately after the cloud’s appearance, a new hero arises, Redsaw, clad in a black cape and cowl. The people, now enamored with this new super-powered marvel, seem to have forgotten about Axiom-man and all he’s done for them.
Except something’s wrong. That same fear that emanated from the cloud drips off Redsaw like a foul smell and Axiom-man can barely get close to him without feeling ill.
What is Redsaw’s agenda and who is he? And why is it every time Axiom-man gets close to him it feels as if his powers are being sucked away?
As if that wasn’t enough, Gabriel’s day job hasn’t gotten any easier. His co-worker and the woman he adores, Valerie Vaughan, has little interest in him, and his boss has made it clear that one more day late to work will be the day he cleans out his desk. Then there’s the new trainee, Gene Nemek. What is his fascination with Redsaw and why is he never around when Redsaw appears?
From flying over city streets and soaring at dizzying heights, to balancing a secret identity with destiny, Axiom-man must discover what Redsaw’s presence means and how it ties into the messenger’s life-altering visit before the city—and the world—are enamored with an evil that has haunted the cosmos since the dawn of Time.
July 16th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Just want to thank in advance all those who check out the Podiobook. I hope you enjoy the story.
July 24th, 2007 at 3:52 am
Nice book so far, AP. I look forward to listening to future episodes.
July 24th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
I like the story so far. I don’t like how the volume of the narration tends to rise and drop all the sudden. Maybe a mic you can wear will solve this issue. The flow of your reading is quite good but sometimes to fast and choppy. Keep posting your podcasts… I really appreciate your efforts!
July 29th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Got a new mic today. Will be using it from Episode 9 onward. Episode 8 utilizes a new equilizer for the audio. There should be a marked improvement in sound quality from Chapter Five (Episode
onward and even better from Episode 9 onward.
Thanks again to all of you who have been listening to this story.
July 29th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
AP,
I’m all for great sound, but please please please return to the prior episodes and make them sound as good just as quick as you can. Please?
August 10th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Some interesting story ideas but the principle character is so tepid. He gets a clue??
August 11th, 2007 at 12:39 am
Barry,
You’ll see.
I don’t want to give anything away, so that’s all I can really say.
Just listen and find out.
New chapter coming soon.
Thanks for leaving a note.
September 5th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Good book so far. I’m almost done with number 11. I know of a friend wo might like this story. Keep up the great work.
October 22nd, 2007 at 9:18 am
Great concept. I like the fact that he’s vulnerable and his powers are somewhat limited. I just have one question. Why is the general’s uniform navy blue? I’m not trying to be nitpicky, and after 11 chapters if that’s all we find, that’s pretty good. Please keep up the good work. I work in a call center myself and you’re right on the money.
October 29th, 2007 at 10:36 am
The concept is interesting but so far the main character hasn’t risen above boring and cliche-ridden. I’m trying to stay tuned but it’s getting really hard.
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Thanks for your honest feedback, Barry.
If you’re interested in checking out another free Axiom-man tale, his comic book debut is presently being serialized for free at Drunkduck.com. The URL to the comic is http://www.drunkduck.com/Axiomman_Of_Magic_and_Men/index.php?p=293856 and is updated every Tuesday and Thursday. Perhaps the comic story might be more up your alley.
Thanks again.
November 9th, 2007 at 7:03 am
I want to like Axiom-man. I’m trying to like Axiom-man. I’ve given it five episodes so far and have decided to give it one more.
So far I feel like I’m drowning in exposition: lots of internal monologues with the characters explaining to themselves how they feel about things and what their intentions are. If you asked me to describe the plot, though, I’d have a hard time since I don’t feel like anything has actually happened yet. Dear characters: please do something soon or I won’t be around to hear about it.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
I’d say the story got better towards the end. There was a bit more action and adventure but I’d like to see more. The love story never really seemed to develop quite enough and the hero never really took advantage of his powers he just seemed like a depressed stump on a log. I’m hoping that in the next installment he’ll embrace his reality a bit more and the story will pick up.
November 26th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Dear Chris,
Oh, there’s plenty (and I mean PLENTY) of action and adventure in book two, Doorway of Darkness. This first novel was more an origin tale than anything else, basically setting up what’s to come. Same deal with the love story. You can read a free preview of Doorway of Darkness at www.apfuchs.com, if you’re interested.
Thanks for your honest feedback. Much appreciated.
February 14th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
As a quick point of interest, the trailer to the comic book, Axiom-man: Of Magic and Men, is up at Youtube and can be accessed via this link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7_yuJ6GPOwA
If you’d like to read the comic for free, please go to:
http://www.wowio.com/users/product.asp?BookId=3349
Thanks.