Right to Know, Edward Willett
Right to Know, Edward Willett
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Right to Know

Author: Edward Willett

Narrator: Edward Willett

Unabridged: 6 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/12/2021

Synopsis

A fast-paced space opera about first contact with a difference, written and narrated by Aurora Award-winning author and podcaster Edward Willett.When Art Stoddard, civilian information officer of the generation starship Mayflower II, is kidnapped by a secret military organization determined to overthrow the power of the Captain and Crew, he becomes embroiled in a conflict that tests everything he believed to be true, forced to choose between preserving social order and restoring the people’s right to know..When Art is ripped from the safety of his ship by the mysterious residents of Peregrine, his problems only escalate. He becomes a pawn in a game that will determine the fate of both ship and planet. As he and his new found friends rush to save both, he faces questions of courage, loyalty and moral responsibility.Praise for Right to Know“An inspiring tale of redemption and courage, set in an all too plausible future in space. Well done!” – Julie E. Czerneda, author of The Clan Chronicles“…a wildly entertaining read…the novel had romance, an ego-maniacal supporting antagonist, family drama, intrigue, and plenty of action…if you want a fun and rollicking SF yarn that I found to be pretty suitable for most age groups, Right to Know is a great selection.” – Jon Guenther, SF Revu“This is a fast-paced SF novel, with jailbreaks, rocket-rides and wilderness adventures on a strange planet. It also features clear themes. Freedom of the press is foremost, and the need to prioritize freedom over security plays a part, too…Recommended for anyone who likes SF with a rapid pace and a clear message.” – Timothy Gwyn

About Edward Willett

Edward Willett is the award-winning author of more than sixty science fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction books for both children and adults. He's also the host of the Aurora Award-winning podcast The Worldshapers: Conversations with Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors about the Creative Process. He successfully kickstarted and edited a new anthology, Shapers of Worlds, featuring authors who were guests during the first year of the podcast.

Among his novels are Lost in Translation; Marseguro (which won the 2009 Aurora Award for best English-language science fiction or fantasy book by a Canadian author) and its sequel Terra Insegura (a finalist for the 2010 Aurora Award); Magebane (written as Lee Arthur Chane); the Masks of Aygrima fantasy trilogy, written as E. C. Blake; and the stand-alone science fiction novel The Cityborn. His latest book series, Worldshapers, began with Worldshaper ("a rollicking contemporary fantasy," Publishers Weekly said in a starred review), and continues with Master of the World and The Moonlit World. Willett is also the author of the Shards of Excalibur modern-day YA fantasy series, I Tumble Through the Diamond Dust, a collection of science fiction and fantasy poetry published by Your Nickel's Worth Publishing, and Paths to the Stars, a collection of his short fiction, published by Shadowpaw Press.

His YA fantasy Spirit Singer won a Saskatchewan Book Award; he's been shortlisted many other times.

Besides being a writer, Willett is a professional actor and singer who has performed in dozens of plays, musicals, and operas in and around Saskatchewan, hosted local television programs, and emceed numerous public events.

He's married to a telecommunications engineer and has one daughter and a black Siberian cat named Shadowpaw.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa on June 22, 2014

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. I was impressed with the easy-to-read style of writing by the author. Sometimes for my sci-fi books can be a little overwhelming, but this one was easy to follow. The characters are well-developed and the storyline was impressive. Hope to see mo......more

Goodreads review by Timothy on December 19, 2018

This story begins on a generation ship, where Art Stoddard is the sole news reporter for the city-sized population. Lately, he's been increasingly censored by the authoritarian Crew, and when an underground organization kidnaps him to share a terrible truth, things turn really nasty. This is a face-p......more

Goodreads review by Kurt on March 22, 2016

This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier. Synopsis: Arthur “Art” Stoddard is the civilian information officer on the generation ship Mayflower II. The captain and crew rule with an iron fist, judging what information is too dangerous for public consumption. When he meets with a contact, he i......more

Goodreads review by Lena on October 24, 2019

I nearly stopped reading it because the main character just had things happen to him and didn't propel anything forward. Glancing at other people's reviews, however, indicated that was actually part of the plot and there was some character growth. It didn't seem clear that was the point, but it help......more

Goodreads review by Edwin on May 27, 2018

I have to say the very title gets it right. Both on the big action picture and in the heart of one man.......more

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