To the Ends of the Earth

About the Book

Ripped from his family at an early age by a corporation known as Axis, a think tank of sorts, Gabriel is forced to perform complicated simulations and analogies for what he is told is the betterment of humankind. Gabriel is a genius, a person with a photographic memory and a brain like a sponge, absorbing every detail with perfect recall. Along the way, the focus of the work changed and some of his work was sold to the highest bidder resulting in death and destruction of people and buildings. Gabriel discovered this and vowed to stop it. He escaped from the confi nes of his forced imprisonment. Gabriel’s work generated a lot of money for Axis. With his departure, the income diminished, so the search is on to fi nd Gabriel and bring him back. He is pursued by Leonard Fletcher, the director of Axis, and his children, Amanda and Geoffrey. Gabriel eludes capture on numerous occasions as he traverses the country in search of clues to his past life, and the family he doesn’t remember. In addition, he evades an organization known as the Triad, based out of Ireland. They have fi nanced much of Gabriel’s work over the years. They want to see him returned as well, because they are no longer getting a return on their investment from Axis. Along the way, Gabriel has adventures that help other people, fi nds love, endures tragedy, and in the end must decide what he is destined to be and do in life.

About the Author

Mary Anne Ackatz is a retired photojournalist who worked more than 20 years in the industry. She won awards for both her writing and her photography. She currently works as a substitute teacher and paraprofessional in her local school district. She enjoys journaling, cooking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. She has had a lifelong passion for writing, beginning at an early age. The two books she self-published are sci-fi fiction which she really enjoyed writing.