Howdy, folks! I announced this earlier this week on my author newsletter (you can sign up here): Sector M’s first major book release, Axis Point, is now available on Amazon in a paperback, hardback, and Kindle version!

This book is the first installment of the Knight Wolf Saga, my military science-fiction series. It stars a character that came to me when I was 19, one of the most complete ‘downloads’ that my muse has ever sent my way. I knew everything about him instantly. To this day, I consider Caervus Dar’vall a gift.

In this blog post, I will take you through the need-to-know information about this book. Let’s get to it, shall we?

An Alien Protagonist? Really?

Really. Caervus Dar’vall (pronounced care vuss and the rhyme of bar ball) is the central character of this book and the series. He’s a wolflike alien, a Lykosian, that is close enough to human to be emotionally accessible but different enough to give the reader a different perspective.

This also allows Dar’vall to act as an observer to humanity from the outside looking in. He occupies a sort of ‘balcony seat’ in that sense that allows me to write anthropological science fiction stories that shine a spotlight on humanity in all its flaws and triumphs.

Star Trek, (New) Battlestar Galatica, and Halo

I’ve been asked before what the vibe of this book is in terms of other sci-fi stories, which naturally covers my inspirations and influences. Doing so reminds me of the “comps” you use in a query letter, or the high concept used to pitch a television show.

If I had to describe this book in those terms, I would say that the base code of the series is Star Trek: The Next Generation mixed with the darker visual aesthetics of original series Star Trek movies and (new) Battlestar Galatica. Mix in some Halo due to Marines in power armor and ancient technology, then set it all to a Jerry Goldsmith/James Horner movie score, and you’re in the general neighborhood for Axis Point.

Of course, like many sci-fi writers, I’m also influenced by Heinlein, Herbert, Asimov, Bester, and several others both in and out of the military sci-fi subgenre. The list goes on and on.

How did Axis Point Come About?

I first tried to write a Dar’vall story in college. A noble effort, with moments of promise, but it just wasn’t working. I was still developing my writing voice, and I didn’t have the life experiences or philosophical understanding to really tackle a project of this scope.

When I left the corporate scene almost a year ago, I knew that Axis Point needed to be the first book project I delivered. I had previously said that I would “turn the page,” toward the fantasy genre, but that was when I was going the traditional publishing route for all my books. Now I want to maintain creative control over my books, and this series in particular. Thus, I’m going the indie route.

Dar’vall is near and dear to my heart, and I’m over the moon to be able to finally share his story with all of you. I hope you will join Dar’vall on his journey, which in many ways is also my journey.

I’ve linked to the Amazon page a few times here, but here it is again. Click HERE to pick up your copy of Axis Point. 

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