The 8th Emotion (A Novel)
“I recently found something out... A way we can end all violence forever.”
In a tribal utopia, an unprecedented human emotion is unlocked. It may be the key to an almost miraculous future.
But a vicious, predatory rot is also growing. And soon Jak, his best friend Martin, and his sister Laura, will become embroiled in a struggle that will irrevocably alter their lives, their society, and ultimately, the World...
“Not fantasy so much as post-science Science Fiction... Josh Spiller’s striking debut shows us Utopia threatened by the discovery of a devastating new colour in the spectrum of the heart. The 8th Emotion marks the emergence of a fascinating fresh voice in the field, and I urge you to feel it as soon as is possible.” - Alan Moore (author of V for Vendetta, Watchmen, and From Hell)
“... a world of deep characterisation and tremendous world-building.” - The Eric Hoffer Award
“Fantasy novel of a utopian community overset by the appearance of a new emotion.” - Locus Magazine
You’ll receive the novel in both epub and mobi formats, so that whatever device you’re using, you should be able to read the ebook easily. (If you’d prefer the physical book, this can be purchased through Bookshop.org, Foyles, Waterstones, Amazon, and other online retailers.)