In the stark, unforgiving landscape of Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, a clandestine research facility known as The Veil pushes the boundaries of neuroscience and human consciousness. Polyphrenia, Dave Cripps’ gripping debut novel, plunges readers into a world where the line between scientific progress and ethical transgression blurs beyond recognition.

At the heart of this thrilling narrative are the unsuspecting souls whose lives become inexorably intertwined as they are pulled into the swirling vortex of groundbreaking experiments. The invisible tendrils of The Veil reach out, ensnaring minds and destinies with an insidious grasp that none cane reach. As these unwitting participants are drawn deeper into the abyss, their collective fates converge in the crucible of forbidden science, unwittingly giving birth to a terrifying new lifeform.

Polyphrenia is a pulse-pounding thriller and a profound meditation on the nature of consciousness, trauma and redemption. With richly drawn characters and an expertly crafted plot, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats while prompting deep reflection on the consequences of relentless pursuit of scientific advancement.

Prepare to have your mind expanded and your beliefs challenged.