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Against All Instinct
Konta is a member of a nomadic tribe that wanders a dangerous world, where the change of seasons brings forth increasingly deadly creatures.
In this world, uttering as much as a sound can mean the difference between life and death.
But even in the direst circumstances, his people forge onward, determined and carve their own path and survive. From the calm of early spring to the relentless cold of winter, Konta's family and tribe move with the seasons and face dangers they could have never expected.
Headstrong and resourceful, Konta sets to overcome the seemingly impossible odds. But nothing he achieves comes without sacrifice.
Praise for AGAINST ALL INSTINCT:
A fantastic set of adventures that keep you entertained. - Thomas David Boehret
"Part Edgar Rice Burroughs, part wild documentary set in an alternative world... Anybody that enjoys a touch of wonder or adventure will appreciate the gift this book is." - Amazon customer
"Beautiful, well-written world." - Amazon customer
In this world, uttering as much as a sound can mean the difference between life and death.
But even in the direst circumstances, his people forge onward, determined and carve their own path and survive. From the calm of early spring to the relentless cold of winter, Konta's family and tribe move with the seasons and face dangers they could have never expected.
Headstrong and resourceful, Konta sets to overcome the seemingly impossible odds. But nothing he achieves comes without sacrifice.
Praise for AGAINST ALL INSTINCT:
A fantastic set of adventures that keep you entertained. - Thomas David Boehret
"Part Edgar Rice Burroughs, part wild documentary set in an alternative world... Anybody that enjoys a touch of wonder or adventure will appreciate the gift this book is." - Amazon customer
"Beautiful, well-written world." - Amazon customer
- GenresFiction
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2016
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28 people want to read
About the author
Joshua Buller
10 books5 followersHey there! My name’s Joshua, and I’ve been fascinated with storytelling practically since I was old enough to talk.
A bit about myself, I suppose. I’m in my early 30s, born and raised in Sacramento (that’s the capital of California, in case you’re confused). I’m the second of five children, and I. Love. Fantasy.
Growing up I was one of those kids who would blurt out the first thing that came to mind and got all the awkward stares. Even at the age of five, I could go on tangential rants for almost an hour that went nowhere.
In elementary school, I had my first brush with the dark side of fantasy: fan fiction. I spent several of my formative years writing stories based off of favorite tv shows and video games of mine.
This continued on through high school as a group of friends and I made a roleplaying forum where we tried to collaborate on writing a single narrative between almost a dozen people. It’s about as easy as it sounds. Of course, it was moments like that that spurred me to eventually start trying my hand at writing original stories.
I’ve been working full time in the customer service industry since high school. It pays the bills, but doesn’t give me a lot of time to write, so I usually have to really make it count when I can. When I’m not writing, I tend to be either reading or playing video games. Fantasy and sci-fi novels, Japanese manga, RPGs- if it has a fantastical element to it, I’m interested. Reading in particular has always been a huge passion of mine. There’s nothing I enjoy more than a well told narrative and engaging characters.
On the other hand, I have a bit of a masochistic streak when it comes to movies and books as well. Oddly enough, I find immense satisfaction in reading a terrible book or watching a horrible movie. Well, part of that enjoyment probably comes from subjecting my friends to the same thing afterwards. Take it from me: if you show a friend Birdemic, and they’re still friends with you after that, they’re keepers.
I sincerely hope that people enjoy what I have out now, and know that this is just the beginning for me. There are dozens of other stories I’m dying to get out in the world, and if readers can find some enjoyment in what I create, then it’s more than I could possibly hope for.
If you'd like to contact me, feel free to reach out to one of my social media accounts:
twitter: @lukekamson
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukekamson2016
I look forward to hearing from you!
A bit about myself, I suppose. I’m in my early 30s, born and raised in Sacramento (that’s the capital of California, in case you’re confused). I’m the second of five children, and I. Love. Fantasy.
Growing up I was one of those kids who would blurt out the first thing that came to mind and got all the awkward stares. Even at the age of five, I could go on tangential rants for almost an hour that went nowhere.
In elementary school, I had my first brush with the dark side of fantasy: fan fiction. I spent several of my formative years writing stories based off of favorite tv shows and video games of mine.
This continued on through high school as a group of friends and I made a roleplaying forum where we tried to collaborate on writing a single narrative between almost a dozen people. It’s about as easy as it sounds. Of course, it was moments like that that spurred me to eventually start trying my hand at writing original stories.
I’ve been working full time in the customer service industry since high school. It pays the bills, but doesn’t give me a lot of time to write, so I usually have to really make it count when I can. When I’m not writing, I tend to be either reading or playing video games. Fantasy and sci-fi novels, Japanese manga, RPGs- if it has a fantastical element to it, I’m interested. Reading in particular has always been a huge passion of mine. There’s nothing I enjoy more than a well told narrative and engaging characters.
On the other hand, I have a bit of a masochistic streak when it comes to movies and books as well. Oddly enough, I find immense satisfaction in reading a terrible book or watching a horrible movie. Well, part of that enjoyment probably comes from subjecting my friends to the same thing afterwards. Take it from me: if you show a friend Birdemic, and they’re still friends with you after that, they’re keepers.
I sincerely hope that people enjoy what I have out now, and know that this is just the beginning for me. There are dozens of other stories I’m dying to get out in the world, and if readers can find some enjoyment in what I create, then it’s more than I could possibly hope for.
If you'd like to contact me, feel free to reach out to one of my social media accounts:
twitter: @lukekamson
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukekamson2016
I look forward to hearing from you!
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August 18, 2017
Two of the things that I look for when reading fantasy are great characters and a great setting. Establishing the tone and the feel of the world the characters inhabit is vital, and in that, Joshua Buller did an amazing job in Against All Instinct. The world he creates is well-described, lush, beautiful, and dangerous, with its myriad of fantastical beasts that threaten the daily lives of Konta and his fellow tribesmen as they try to survive in this harsh landscape.
This is the first full-length novel I have ever read with zero dialogue. I can imagine the challenge Mr. Buller faced, writing a story about a tribe of humanoids who predated verbal language. However, for this reason, I had a hard time connecting with the characters. I tried very hard to immerse myself in Konta's world, but as a character, it was very difficult. His interactions with his family and tribe felt rather detached and distant. The entire book was a lot of telling, and not a lot of showing.
That being said, I was happy to step out of my usual box and read this book. Mr. Buller is a gifted writer and I hope to check out more of his work.
This is the first full-length novel I have ever read with zero dialogue. I can imagine the challenge Mr. Buller faced, writing a story about a tribe of humanoids who predated verbal language. However, for this reason, I had a hard time connecting with the characters. I tried very hard to immerse myself in Konta's world, but as a character, it was very difficult. His interactions with his family and tribe felt rather detached and distant. The entire book was a lot of telling, and not a lot of showing.
That being said, I was happy to step out of my usual box and read this book. Mr. Buller is a gifted writer and I hope to check out more of his work.
May 28, 2019
It was exciting and interesting. Fantasy is not what i like but this had more story to it than i thought it would.
January 14, 2018
ES UNA INTERESANTE NOVELA DE FANTASIA PREHISTORICA MUY BIEN ESCRITA POR SU AUTOR,CON UNA FERTIL IMAGINACION PARA ESCRIBIR UNA NOVELA DE ESTE TIPO.-APRECIO ENORMEMENTE EL DESPLIEGUE DE INFORMACION INCORPORADA A LA NOVELA,COMO TAMBIEN LA EXCELENCIA DE SUS RELATOS.-
EN LO PARTICULAR TIENE UN DESARROLLO MUY IMAGINATIVO DE LOS PELIGROS A LO QUE ESTABAN SOMETIDOS,EN FORMA CONSTANTE TANTO EL HOMBRE COMO SUS CONGENERES,.
ELLOS VIVIERON EN UN MUNDO LLENO DE EXTRAÑAS CRIATURAS,KONTA EL PROTAGONISTA ES CONCIENTE DE QUE UN RUIDO PUEDE SIGNIFICAR LA MUERTE.-ERAN TRIBUS NOMADES QUE VIAJABAN POR EL MUNDO PERO GENTES QUE APARTE DE VIVIR EN TRIBUS,ERAN COHESIONADOS,PREOCUPADOS TODOS POR TODOS,MUY ORGANIZADOS Y LO PRINCIPAL PARA ESA EPOCA,MUY VALIENTES
EN LO PARTICULAR TIENE UN DESARROLLO MUY IMAGINATIVO DE LOS PELIGROS A LO QUE ESTABAN SOMETIDOS,EN FORMA CONSTANTE TANTO EL HOMBRE COMO SUS CONGENERES,.
ELLOS VIVIERON EN UN MUNDO LLENO DE EXTRAÑAS CRIATURAS,KONTA EL PROTAGONISTA ES CONCIENTE DE QUE UN RUIDO PUEDE SIGNIFICAR LA MUERTE.-ERAN TRIBUS NOMADES QUE VIAJABAN POR EL MUNDO PERO GENTES QUE APARTE DE VIVIR EN TRIBUS,ERAN COHESIONADOS,PREOCUPADOS TODOS POR TODOS,MUY ORGANIZADOS Y LO PRINCIPAL PARA ESA EPOCA,MUY VALIENTES
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