A Printer’s Choice
A Printer’s Choice by W. L. Patenaude, published by Izzard Ink Publishing in 2018, is a thought-provoking narrative set in January 2088, where life in outer space is disrupted by the first homicide. The victim, a young Dominican Priest, had lived incognito as a laborer, leaving behind a mystery surrounding his intentions and the identity of his killer. This edition spans 334 pages and is presented in English, exploring themes of faith and the complexities of choice in a futuristic context.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the implications of sentience and free will as authorities grapple with the murder’s fallout. With the ruling engineers’ reputation on the line and criminal elements poised to exploit the chaos, the story follows the recruitment of Father John Francis McClellan, a parish priest and retired Marine, who brings expertise in advanced technology. A Printer’s Choice delves into the challenges of building a better future amidst geopolitical and ecological turmoil, set against a backdrop of both Earth and space.
Official synopsis Publisher
In January 2088, life in outer space is rocked with news of its first homicide. The dead man–a young Dominican Priest–had secretly made his way “upside” and lived as a common laborer. His intentions are a mystery and the killer’s identity and motive are questions that the best investigators of the new world cannot answer.
With public order threatened, the reputation of the ruling engineers at stake, and criminal elements seizing the opportunity to gain control, authorities seek help from Earth–itself recovering from decades of war and environmental crises. With assistance from the Vatican, they recruit Father John Francis McClellan, a parish priest from Boston and a retired US Marine Corps expert in “high-defs”–the artificially intelligent three-dimensional printers that built the new world.
A Printer’s Choice tells a story of faith, the future, and the power of free will. It explores questions about sentience, choice, and the necessity of choosing well. Set in locations on Earth and in the orbits, the story takes place in a future extrapolated from today’s geopolitical and ecological turmoil. In this epic debut novel, author W. L. Patenaude illuminates not just the struggles of our world, but also the promises and implications of building a better one, one choice at a time.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “A Printer’s Choice” about?
Who is the author of “A Printer’s Choice”?
When was “A Printer’s Choice” published?
What is the ISBN for “A Printer’s Choice”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
