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 the discovery of the first homicide in outer space sends shockwaves through a society grappling with its own complexities. The story revolves around the murder of a young Dominican Priest, whose secretive life as a laborer raises questions about his motives and the identity of his killer. As public order hangs in the balance, authorities turn to Earth for assistance, enlisting the help of Father John Francis McClellan, a parish priest and retired Marine Corps expert.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as faith, choice, and the implications of technology in a futuristic setting. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by a society emerging from environmental crises and war, while also addressing the moral dilemmas surrounding sentience and free will. A Printer’s Choice combines elements of mystery, science fiction, and dystopian fiction, offering a multifaceted view of a world striving to build a better future amidst turmoil. This edition spans 334 pages and is presented in English.
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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.
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