Corporations have altered the human genome, producing an
entire group of genetically modified people known as gems.
For decades, the gems have been enslaved by the gemtechs,
forced into whatever work their genetic modification deems
the most profitable and useful. Now, an international
conference is scheduled to address the rights of gems and
Dr. Eli Walker has been given the task of gathering and
assimilating all the data into an analysis that will have
huge implications for the future fate of the gems. What
will his report conclude? And will the world remain at peace
or will the uneasy truce be destroyed?
Stephanie Saulter crafts a thought-provoking science fiction
tale that tackles what it means to be human. We see a
variety of viewpoints as Stephanie Saulter addresses the
financial/corporate, moral, cultural, and religious aspects
of the dilemma. I like seeing the story unfold from the
different sides, as we have Zavcka Klist representing one of
the corporations and Aryel Morningstar speaking on behalf of
the gems. I particularly love the way Stephanie Saulter
teases us with hints of what Dr. Walker's report will say as
we wait for the absolutely stunning conclusion that unfolds.
The inclusion of the godgangs is an interesting one and the
added symbolism enhances the overall storyline.
GEMSIGNS starts off slowly but quickly picks up the pace.
The intellectual aspect doesn't overwhelm the action but
instead work together smoothly to produce a masterpiece of
a tale. GEMSIGNS is brilliantly executed and the best part
is that it's only the first book in what could prove to be
an absolutely stunning new series. I look forward to seeing
what happens in the next book of Stephanie Saulter's
spectacular series!
For years the human race was under attack 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.
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