Welcome to FETIDUS.org, home of the sci-fi/horror audiobook FETIDUS: The Damned Heir by James Durham. Join us in the post-apocalyptic world of Art Blanchard, as he takes on a thrilling, twisted case set in the fetid alleys of Washington, DC, circa 2034.

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    Episode 1 - Episode 2 - Episode 3 - Episode 4
    Episode 5 - Episode 6 - Special Music Episode 1
    Episode 7 - The Unmortem Report #1


Listener discretion is advised: This audiobook contains adult subject matter, including language, adult situations and violence.

FETIDUS – The Unmortem Report – #4

by James Durham on June 28, 2009

James Durham here with the RESULTS SHOW for the Great Evil Laugh Contest with this, the latest installment of The Unmortem Report – #4, the companion update and discussion podcast of FETIDUS: The Damned Heir!

Man, oh man, do I have a delightfully, eviliciously fun episode for you, with the top 10 evil laughs from the contest entries, including some runners-up! This episode is jam-packed with evil laughs — including a spectracular evil laugh you have to hear from J.C. Hutchins himself, one of the evil guest judges. I couldn’t have done it without the evil guest judges, so thank you, your evilnesses! The other world-class evil judges include Seth Harwood, Matt Selznick and Corey Graham, masters all and gentlemen to boot. Evil gentlemen, that is.

I’ve also included a fantastic evil laugh clip from Kevin Crosby! Amazing, sir, I was laughing my a%# off!

Thank you to all the contest participants, supporters and again, the evil guest judges! You have all contributed to a great time and you all rock in great evil fun!

Drumroll please…. and the WINNER IS………

Well, you’ve got to listen to the episode! <Muahahahahahahahahahaha!>

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FETIDUS – The Unmortem Report – #3

June 20, 2009

And we’re back with another installment of The Unmortem Report – #3, the companion update and discussion podcast of FETIDUS: The Damned Heir! Hurry! You’ve only got a short window of time to enter the Great Evil Laugh Contest! Win immortality and an iPod touch! Entries are due June 21st! The results show will air [...]

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FETIDUS – The Unmortem Report – #2

June 14, 2009

Welcome to The Unmortem Report – #2, the companion update and discussion podcast of FETIDUS: The Damned Heir! This week I get right down to business by interviewing my friend, author and new media trailblazer Matt Selznick, who is also a cast member of FETIDUS: The Damned Heir and an Evil Guest Judge of the [...]

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FETIDUS – The Unmortem Report – #1

June 2, 2009

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Unmortem Report, the all-new mini companion podcast to FETIDUS: The Damned Heir! Tonight is a busy night! This special episode marks the beginning of a new level of the content I’ll be releasing related to FETIDUS, and it allows me to pick up in between episodes of the [...]

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Great Evil Laugh Contest

June 2, 2009

[ Update June 28th: The contest winner is announced! Please check out the awesome results show in Unmortem Report #4 for the winning entry, including the top 10 evil laughs! Muahahahahahahaha! Congratulations to the winner! You have won immortality and an awesome iPod touch! ]
[ Update June 22nd: Please note that the contest is now [...]

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FETIDUS – 60 Second Version of Promo 1

May 28, 2009

As promised back in March, I have now released a 60-second version of FETIDUS Promo 1! A meaner, leaner, tighter version is now available for your voracious promo-consuming needs and desires.
As before, please download it and share it with your friends and family — undead or living — and if you have a podcast, I [...]

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FETIDUS: The Damned Heir – Episode 7

May 22, 2009

We’re back with another mighty episode this fine May 22nd! I can’t wait for you all to take a listen. This one is loaded to the noir-esque brim with great performances from the cast, new music, and enough ambiance to make sure you get to know Leigh Donner better than ever. It took a little [...]

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FETIDUS: The Damned Heir – Special Music Episode 1

April 27, 2009

I have something special here for you, folks! I’ve taken some of the music I’ve written for FETIDUS and put together 13-14 minutes of excerpts for your listening pleasure. They’re not final versions, but they’re close enough to give you a good feel for how the soundtrack is shaping up, and to give you a [...]

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FETIDUS: The Damned Heir – Episode 6

April 16, 2009

Episode 6 has arrived! Get your fresh Episode 6 here! The story continues unabated, and in this loaded episode, I introduce you to more of the key players in this ever-deepening mystery of post-apocalyptic political intrigue. Download now and experience Episode 6 of FETIDUS: The Damned Heir in all its twisted glory!
Episode 6 (Chapters 17-18):
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FETIDUS: The Damned Heir – Episode 5

March 20, 2009

And so the mystery deepens, and the case of Leigh Donner takes on another dimension. I’m thrilled to bring you Episode 5 of FETIDUS: The Damned Heir this fine evening!
Please, come inside, and visit the National Museum of American History as Art Blanchard tries to decipher the twisted story of a powerful Congressman. Sit down, [...]

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