Jack McDevitt crafts science fiction narratives that delve into profound explorations of scientific discovery and its impact on humanity. His stories, often set against vast cosmic backdrops, grapple with themes of exploration, loss, and the very essence of human existence. McDevitt's distinctive style is characterized by its thoughtful pace and sense of wonder, immersing readers in intricate interstellar mysteries. His approach masterfully blends scientific rigor with emotional resonance, creating compelling reads for discerning science fiction enthusiasts.
"When an entire town seemingly vanishes from a planet with conditions favorable to life, Alex Benedict and his archaeological crew must solve the mystery of how these aliens disappeared so rapidly--and why--which raises the stakes as they each look to make their mark on history."--Provided by publisher.
From Nebula Award–winning author Jack McDevitt comes the eighth installment of the Alex Benedict series featuring Gabe triumphantly reuniting with Alex and Chase to retrieve a possible alien artifact—which may lead them to solve the greatest archaeological mystery of their careers. After being lost in space for eleven years, Gabe has returned, and is trying to find a new life for himself after being presumed dead—just as Alex and Chase are relearning how to live and work with him. But when a seemingly alien artifact goes missing from Gabe’s old collection, a mystery is uncovered concerning its origins and it grants everyone an opportunity to dive into solving it as a team, once again. When a lead on the artifact is tied to a dead pilot’s sole unrecorded trip, another clue leads to one of the greatest mysteries of the age: the infamous disappearance of a team of scientists aboard a space station orbiting a black hole—the Amelia Earhart of their time. With any luck, Alex, Chase, and Gabe may be on the trail of the greatest archaeological discovery of their careers. Nebula Award winner Jack McDevitt, who Stephen King has called “the logical heir to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke,” has created another terrific science fiction mystery in his beloved Alex Benedict series.
From Nebula Award winner Jack McDevitt comes the eighth installment in the popular The Academy series—Priscilla “Hutch” Hutchins discovers an interstellar message from a highly advanced race that could be her last chance for a mission before the program is shut down for good. Hutch has been the Academy’s best pilot for decades. She’s had numerous first contact encounters and even became a minor celebrity. But world politics have shifted from exploration to a growing fear that the program will run into an extraterrestrial race more advanced than humanity and war. Despite taking part in the recent scientific breakthrough that rejuvenates the human body and expands one’s lifespan, Hutch finds herself as a famous interstellar pilot with little to do, until a message from an alien race arrives. The message is a piece of music from an unexplored area. Despite the fact that this alien race could pose a great danger and that this message could have taken several thousand years to travel, the program prepares the last interstellar ship for the journey. As the paranoia grows, Hutch and her crew make an early escape—but what they find at the other end of the galaxy is completely unexpected.
This first-contact science fiction novel explores humanity's encounter with extraterrestrial life, marking the debut of author Jack McDevitt. The revised edition includes a new foreword, providing fresh insights into the story that captivated readers and established McDevitt as a national bestselling author. The narrative delves into themes of exploration, communication, and the implications of meeting intelligent beings beyond Earth.
A nominee for the 2015 Nebula Award, COMING HOME is a brilliant novel of interstellar travel, with an 8,000-year-old mystery finally to be resolved
A startling and majestic epic from the Nebula Award-winning author of the Alex Benedict and the Priscilla Hutchins novels A working stargate dating back more than ten thousand years has been discovered on a Sioux reservation. Travel through the gate currently leads to three equally mysterious destinations: (1) an apparently empty garden world, quickly dubbed Eden; (2) a strange maze of underground passageways; or (3) a space station with a view of a galaxy that appears to be the Milky Way. The race to explore and claim the stargate quickly escalates, and those involved divide into opposing camps who view the teleportation technology either as an unprecedented opportunity for scientific research or a disastrous threat to national - if not planetary - security. One thing is for certain: questions about what the stargate means for humanity's role in the galaxy cannot be ignored. Especially since travel through the stargate isn't necessarily only one way ..
A thrilling space rescue mission unfolds as Alex Benedict, a renowned character from the Nebula Award-winning author, embarks on an adventure filled with excitement and challenges. With a blend of humor and suspense, the narrative promises to engage readers as Benedict navigates the complexities of interstellar travel and the stakes of saving lives. This captivating tale combines elements of science fiction with a lighthearted tone, making it an entertaining read for fans of the genre.
A magazine of speculative fiction. Edited by Mike Resnick. Stories by Robert J. Sawyer, Kij Johnson, Nick DiChario, Lou J. Berger Jack McDevitt, Alex Shvartsman, Stephen Leigh, Robert T. Jeschonek and James Patrick Kelly. Columns by Barry Malzberg and Horace Cocroft. Book Reviews by Paul Cook.
In a gripping thriller, a man delves into the concealed history of the United States space program, revealing secrets that could change everything. Co-authored by science fiction legends Jack McDevitt and Mike Resnick, the narrative intertwines suspense with thought-provoking themes about humanity's quest for knowledge and exploration. As he navigates through layers of intrigue, the protagonist's discoveries challenge established narratives and provoke questions about the future of space exploration.
'A writer who is a storyteller first and a science fiction writer second. In his ability to absolutely rivet the reader, it seems to me that he is the logical heir to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke' Stephen King The universe has been explored - and humanity has all but given up on finding other intelligent life. Then an alien satellite orbiting a distant star sends out an unreadable signal. Is it the final programmed gasp of an ancient, long-dead race? Or the first greeting of an undiscovered life form?