Gemsigns

Description: For years the human race suffered from a deadly Syndrome, but when a cure was found - in the form of genetically engineered human beings, gems - the line between survival and ethics was radically altered. Now the gems are fighting for their freedom, from the oppression of the companies that created them, and against the norms who see them as slaves. And a conference at which Dr Eli Walker has been commissioned to present his findings on the gems is the key to that freedom. But with the gemtech companies fighting to keep the gems enslaved, and the horrifying godgangs determined to rid the earth of these 'unholy' creations, the gems are up against forces that may just be too powerful to oppose.

Review: 'A fascinating and compelling read, exploring the boundaries of human behaviour, religious influences, and the morality of the everyday person. It comes highly recommended' Starburst magazine. 'An incredibly emotive read ... hugely gripping' SciFi Now. 'A smart, confident debut ... It touches of themes of slavery, of fear of the unknown other, on religious symbolism and ethical questions' Fantasy Faction. 'Absolutely amazing ... Unmistakable talent and great story-telling mix well' Speculating Spec Fiction. 'Saulter writes extremely well. Her prose is fluid, unpretentious and nicely composed ... A powerful commentary on contemporary society and politics, excellently written. Gemsigns is a must-read of 2013' Civilian Reader. 'Well-written and thought provoking, Gemsigns is an all-around superb debut from Stephanie Saulter, and another winner from Jo Fletcher Books. 4.5 out of 5' The BiblioSanctum.

Author Biography: Stephanie Saulter is a freelance business consultant who read biology at MIT before majoring in English Literature and minoring in Anthropology. Interested in developing social media for creative collaboration, in 2010 she launched http://scriptopus.com, an interactive website for writing short fiction. Born in the Caribbean, she now lives in Devon.