Asylum

by Christopher Madsen

Marcus knew his Grandfather created the comic book Dark Triad, about a Necromancer named Asylum. He watched cheesy movies and played online games based on the story. But when he cosplayed a spell from the comic, he contacted the Angel of Death. The truth about his family as a cage for a fallen angel, his connection to the Void, and his legacy as the Priest-King were revealed. Marcus must choose to take part in his birthright or turn away from inheriting the ultimate power over life and death.

Kindle Edition

Published November 27, 2022

About the author

Christopher Madsen grew up in Santa Barbara, California. He bought his first boat at the age of 18 and, over the next 40 years, logged hundreds of trips to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands which lie 20 miles offshore. It was this love of the ocean that put him in the same orbit as Rowdy when she became available for purchase. Six years and 25,000 hours later, with Rowdy’s renovation completed, Madsen entered the former New York Yacht Club champion in her first race in 50 years, winning 1st in class.

Madsen’s twin daughters were born soon afterwards and, in order to spend as much time as possible with them, he sold Rowdy in early 2006.

But during those many years in the boatyard, the story of Rowdy’s past had begun to emerge and, when Madsen sold the yacht and put down his tools, he picked up a pen and embarked on another seven year project in creating this book.

The publication of this book, however, in no way marks the end of the story. The current chapter is now taking place in the Mediterranean where Rowdy was relocated to by her new owner. Monaco and Cannes are her playground where she has won race after race competing against the finest classic yachts in the world. Among many other victories there, Rowdy won the coveted Rolex Trophy in Les Voiles De Saint Tropez in both 2008 and 2009. She tied for first place in 2010 but, after losing a pick from a hat to settle the draw, Rowdy accepted second place!!

As Sandman Yacht Company stated “this yacht has indeed dominated her class at the classic regattas making her probably the most successful classic race winner on the Mediterranean Circuit EVER.”