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Overstrike: Volume I of the Fixpoint Trilogy Kindle Edition

by C M Angus (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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When Matt Howard’s grandfather told him he must alter history to protect his newborn son, Matt thought the old man was crazy…


…Then he realised it was true.


Overstrike spans 4 generations of a family haunted by the prospect of an approaching alternate reality where their child has been erased from history.
Touching on themes of retro-causality, ethics and free will, and exploring ideas of cause, effect and retribution, it follows the path of Matt Howard, whose child, Ethan, is at risk, as he, his father and grandfather attempt to use their own abilities to manipulate reality in order to discover and prevent whoever is threatening Ethan.


Overstrike is volume I of Fixpoint, a trilogy about a family who discover their inherited ability to manipulate reality. It enables them to effect changes in order to safeguard themselves and all that they hold dear. But even seemingly small changes in a timeline can have unforeseen and far-reaching consequences. Follow the stories of the Howards, on a journey exploring reality, time and our own sense of self.


Volume I of the Fixpoint Trilogy



Cover artwork: Alison Buck

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Born and raised in a steel-town in the Northeast of England, CM Angus now lives in Yorkshire with his better half, his children and an awesome dog. Having struggled with English at school and having never written fiction before, he decided to become a writer while submerged in the bath one Saturday morning in 2014. Since then he has had stories published in a number of recent anthologies and manages a growing colony of notebooks. With a background in e-Commerce and technology, he has previously written technical non-fiction and is interested in all things creative, technological and scientific. His work is inquisitive and blends a passion for story telling with a strong scientific grounding. When not working or writing, he spends his time as a Reiki master, a meditation guide and multi-instrumentalist. With a PhD in esoteric hard sums and a strong interest in Martial Arts, CM Angus jokingly describes himself as a gentleman, a scholar and an acrobat who dreams of, one day, owning some woodland.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0848N8P5J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsewhen Press (Feb. 14 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 568 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
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CM Angus author and writer of Speculative fiction, Sci-fi and Horror grew up in the North East of England and now lives in Yorkshire with his wife and children. He is interested in all things creative & technological.

Currently working on Fixpoint, a series of books with each piece tackling different aspects of discontinuities in time and is a Speculative Fiction spanning 4 generations of a family haunted by the prospect of an approaching alternate reality where their child has been erased from history.

Overstrike, Volume 1 of Fixpoint, was published by Elsewhen Press in 2020.

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DaleChristopherson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful construct of the characters and plot. Then when you think…
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021
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When you think you have it all figured out the book takes several 90 degree turns to add to the drama and capture the reader into the ever deeper and more complicated drama.

I look forward to the next book from CM Angus.
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Stuart Aken
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful Science Fiction that Engages the Reader
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2020
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Thoughtful, engaging science fiction with a real handle on a scientific topic is less common than might be expected, bearing in mind the name of the genre. But Overstrike is a great example of how it can be done well.
Looking at themes of free will and ethics, and exploring the idea of multiple universities as a practical phenomenon, touching on retro-causality, cause and effect, and retribution, it takes the reader on a complex journey, where reality is often difficult to separate from fantasy, confusion, dream and unreliable memory.
In this story the protagonists are faced with an opportunity to do great good using a rare gift that is, perhaps inevitably, misappropriated by those with venal ambition and others who embrace the right-wing creed of control for the ‘good’ of those they master.
That the mistaken abuse of the gift is exposed for what it is does little to prevent those in charge from taking all steps they feel are necessary to retain control. It is a study of the bully placed in a position of power, of the gifted individual with the courage to risk all in a stand against such abuse.
There is building fear here, great tension, and a convoluted plot that takes the reader on a ride that is sometimes violently undulating. It is a book that will make the reader wonder at the nature of truth and even of reality.
The protagonists are frequently misunderstood, rarely valued for their remarkable abilities, but continually subject to the whims and demands of those who control them.
Will right overcome the abuse and undo the deliberate distortion of the misused gift? You’ll have to read the book to find out.
This is the first in a proposed series and I was delightfully surprised by the way that aspect of this book was handled. Unlike many series, this first book can be read on its own; the story is complete and very satisfying. But the sequel promises to re-engage readers.
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Raven's mum
4.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling debut novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2020
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This is a time-shifting, alternate reality story with enough science and logic to make it almost believable, and enough shocks and plot turns to keep you engrossed right to the final twist, (which I didn't seem coming, but made perfect sense!) The switches in storyline from one reality to another took me a few chapters to get used to, but once I got accustomed to the narrative style l was hooked. Looking forward to book 2 - I can't wait to find out how the next generation of the Howard family deals with their 'gift'.
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Elina Yelishevich
5.0 out of 5 stars Should one try to fix a reality or is it always a slippery slope?
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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Very well written book. Somehow brought to my mind one of my favorite movies Donnie Darko. Captivating and thought provoking.
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Mr G Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Overstrike -Volume 1
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2020
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A brilliant + addictive story, sort of time travel but not, that in todays world seems scarily feasible, about 4 generations of the Howard family with a 'gift' to change reality. It did take me a while to get into this book + i had to re read a few pages to 'get it' however so pleased i did as i became engrossed in the story + the characters to a point i wanted more + sad it ended. A fast paced plot that is very descriptive, full of twists + clever turns. This will appeal to any sci fi or time travel fiction fans. Overall an exceptional debut from Mr C M Angus. Cant wait for Volume II
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