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AER'LA ONLY WANTED TO BE FREE
The Confederated Worlds are unparalleled as a society of free people, yet, somehow, slavery still manages to exist. Aer'La, a non-human, was bred to serve as a pleasure slave. Years ago, she escaped her masters and masqueraded as a human, joining the Confederate Navy, where she worked her way up to ship's Bos'n under the heroic Captain Jan Atal.
Now, Aer'La's secret has been discovered by Atal's superiors, the media, and the world at large. Branded a sociopath, she learns that even a free society isn't willing to grant freedom - or justice - to all.
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AER'LA ONLY WANTED TO BE FREE
The Confederated Worlds are unparalleled as a society of free people, yet, somehow, slavery still manages to exist. Aer'La, a non-human, was bred to serve as a pleasure slave. Years ago, she escaped her masters and masqueraded as a human, joining the Confederate Navy, where she worked her way up to ship's Bos'n under the heroic Captain Jan Atal.
Now, Aer'La's secret has been discovered by Atal's superiors, the media, and the world at large. Branded a sociopath, she learns that even a free society isn't willing to grant freedom - or justice - to all.

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Though the Confederated Worlds have outlawed slavery, the traders of the Varthian system have perpetrated the institution under the guise of controlling the feral near-humans sharing their world, while in reality condemning them to lives of sexual servitude. When Bos'n Aer'La is exposed as a feral and a fugitive from her homeworld, the Varthians want her back, and the authorities of the Confederated Worlds decide to cooperate rather than cause an interplanetary incident. Neither Varthians nor the Confederation, however, reckons on the efforts of Aer'La's commander, the legendary Capt. Jan Atal, and his crew, who face seemingly impossible odds to protect the freedom of a shipmate. The author of the Arbiter Chronicles, an award-winning audio drama, vividly brings to life a cast of compelling characters while telling a story that measures the cost of freedom. The far-future military setting should appeal to fans of David Weber's "Honor Harrington" series as well as the military sf of David Drake. Recommended for most sf collections. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780977385102
  • Publisher: Firebringer Press
  • Publication date: 10/28/2005
  • Pages: 268
  • Product dimensions: 0.61 (w) x 5.50 (h) x 8.50 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2006

    New 'universe', new adventures

    Believable characters with actual depth. 'Taken Liberty' is a story that allows the reader to 'see' the universe that is created, let's one 'live' and 'experience' what is going on in the story. This was the most enjoyable read I have had in a long time. I can't wait to see what the Arbiters get into next.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 26, 2005

    Long live the Arbiters!

    ¿Taken Liberty¿ by Steve Wilson is based upon his series of award winning radio dramas ¿The Arbiter Chronicles¿ available at the Prometheus Radio Theatre online store. This science fiction/mystery novel is set 500 years in the future, but deals with some of the same problems we face today. It is a rich character driven story that will grip you almost from the first page with suspense of what comes next. No great space battles here, just solid story telling! Never fear that you need to hear the radio plays to understand this stand-alone story, he jumps right in and draws you in the first two pages. As Mr. Wilson unfolds the story the reader is introduced to each character with humor and you begin to care for each as if they were your own friends. His characters and universe is layered in complexity that will intrigue your curiosity for more as each page turns, and the plot thickens riveting your attention until the final page. This appears to be only the first of a long series for Mr. Wilson, long live the Arbiters!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 12, 2005

    A Must for any fan of good Science Fiction!

    I was pleased with the blend of science fiction and character development. Steve Wilson did an excellent job with a captivating storyline. His characterizations and social commentary were a nice mixture and that is what I love in good science fiction

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