Cryptic is jack mcdevitt s fourth short story collection, although all of his previous collections are currently out of print. Dust jacket by lee moyer subterranean press is proud to announce a mammoth 38 stories, over 200,000 words best of volume by sf bestseller jack mcdevitt. Mcdevitt s first published story was the emerson effect in the. Science fiction mystery collection drastic measures volume 3, omega academy book 4, the devils eye, omega, starhawk a priscilla hutchins novel. Alex and chase follow a deadly trail to the seeker. One of the interesting concepts in the book, and mcdevitt s writing, is the use of computer generated avatars of long dead people that are recreated through what is left behind and known of the person. Seeker is a pageturner, a combo mysteryscifi novel that was an excellent first read for me of 2008. And he enjoys baffling his readers with enigmas like why, after so many years of lis.
Seeker is the story of margolia, a lost colony that disappeared long ago and has become a legend much like modern day atlantis. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading seeker an alex benedict novel book 3. The book follows the same mysteryadventure template mc devitt fans enjoy and find in much of his work. He is the author of the alex benedict novels including firebird and the priscilla hutch hutchins series of books sometimes referred to as the academy series. He has won multiple awards including the international upc science fiction award for ships in the night, a nebula for seeker, a campbell award for omega, and the robert heinlein lifetime achievement award. This is the fourth book of that series, following seeker, but like the others you can read it in isolation if you want. Thousands of years after an entire colony mysteriously disappears, antiquities dealer alex benedict comes into possession of a cup that seems to be from the seeker, one of the colonys ships. Decades ago, survey ship hunter suffered engine problems and returned early to planet greenway. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the interesting concepts in the book, and mcdevitts writing, is the use of computer generated avatars of long dead people that are recreated through what is left behind and known of the person.
Jack mcdevitt is an american science fiction author best known as the author and creator of the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series. Benedict is a seeker himself of antiquities, and has a knack for piecing the mystery of ancient civilization together. Seeker at worlds without end this article about a 2000s science fiction novel is a stub. I had enjoyed jack mcdevitt s short fiction back in the days when i was an avid reader of isaac asimovs sf magazine but had not read any of his novels until now. The best short fiction of jack mcdevitt 1 by mcdevitt, jack isbn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Alex and his assistant, chase kolpath, follow a deadly trail. Thousands of years after an entire colony mysteriously disappears, antiquities dealer alex benedict comes into possession of a cup that seems to be from the seeker, one of the. This is a fun, quick book offers many twist and turns with a very satisfactory ending. Seeker is actually the third book in jack mcdevitts alex benedict series, but i picked up a talent for war book 1 some time ago and couldnt build any interest before putting it down and my library didnt have polaris book 2, so when the urge took me to give mcdevitt another shot, seeker is where my attention landed. Seeker alex benedict by jack mcdevitt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hundreds of years hence, humans have colonized remote planets, but no alien lifeforms have ever been encountered. I look forward to the wise cracks and how each mystery unravels. Seeker is actually the third book in jack mcdevitts alex benedict series, but i picked up a talent for war book 1 some time ago and couldnt build any interest before putting it down and my library didnt have polaris book 2, so when the urge took me to give mcdevitt another shot.
Nov 02, 2004 with polaris, multiple nebula awardnominee jack mcdevitt reacquainted readers with alex benedict, his hero from a talent for war. Mcdevitt, jack pointer infinity beach aliencontactmurder mystery from the everreliable author of moonfall 1998, etc. Seeker of the alex benedict series is another very popular sci fi novel by jack mcdevitt. He is the author of the alex benedict novels including firebird and the priscilla hutch hutchins series of books. I had enjoyed jack mcdevitts short fiction back in the days when i was an avid reader of isaac asimovs sf magazine but had not read any of his novels until now. When alex examines a strange old cup inscribed with english characters, hes sure its from the vanished seeker, one of two transport ships aboard which 5,000 colonists fled the u. Jack mcdevitt books list of books by author jack mcdevitt. Seeker starts as another fairly predictable entry in the series. Theres no one feature that stands out, but the blending of attitude, plot, investigation, and set pieces is a cut above the previous two books. Alex and chase follow a deadly trail to the seeker strangely adrift in a system barren of habitable worlds. He is the author of the alex benedict novels and the priscilla hutchins novels.
Jack mcdevitt is currently considered a single author. This means that for his readers who cant get enough of mcdevitts writing style and ideas in his novels, cryptic is currently the only game in town. Love jack mcdevitt books sometimes it is difficult to get started in a space opera book, but i love these books and the characters are awesome. Signed editions jackmcdevitt jack mcdevitt science fiction. The book is a good place to make first contact with this author, too. Jack mcdevitt is a former naval officer, taxi driver, english teacher, customs officer, and motivational trainer. Jack mcdevitt, master storyteller, writes scifi mysteries ranging from space opera to time travel. Seeker book 3 thousands of years after the unsolved disappearance of an entire colony, antiquities dealer alex benedict stumbles upon a cup that appears to be from the seeker, one of the colonys original ships, and, while attempting to estable the artifacts provenance, follows a trail that leads to the abandoned ship. Jack mcdevitt project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The best short fiction of jack mcdevitt by jack mcdevitt fictiondb. Mcdevitt was nominated for numerous nebula awards and won the award in 2006 for seeker.
To purchase autographed copies of jack mcdevitts books email. Seeker won a nebula in 2007 even though it was published in 2005 so it seemed like a good place to start. Jack mcdevitt is an american science fiction author who won the 2006 nebula award for his novel seeker. This installment is the third book based on the two protagonists, alex and chase, from a talent for war, my personal favorite and the first book in the series. Buy this book ideas abound in mcdevitt s classy riff on the familiar. Campbell memorial award for omega 2007 nebula award for seeker the academy or priscilla hutch hutchins novels the engines of god 1994 deepsix 2001 chindi 2002 omega 2003 odyssey 2006. Two interstellar travelers find an ancient ceramic cup that they believe was on the seeker. Seeker book 3 thousands of years after the unsolved disappearance of an entire colony, antiquities dealer alex benedict stumbles upon a cup that appears to be from the seeker, one of the colonys original ships, and, while attempting to estable the artifacts provenance, follows a. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read seeker. Another farfuture adventure for obsessive relic locatordealer alex benedict and his gorgeous pilotassistant, chase kolpath polaris, 2004, etc. Seeker is a 2005 science fiction novel by american writer jack mcdevitt. Buy this book ideas abound in mcdevitts classy riff on the familiar.
Seeker is actually the third book in jack mcdevitt s alex benedict series, but i picked up a talent for war book 1 some time ago and couldnt build any interest before putting it down and my library didnt have polaris book 2, so when the urge took me to give mcdevitt another shot, seeker is where my attention landed. His two main series are the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Review of the alex benedict series book series by jack.
Books by jack mcdevitt author of the engines of god. Dick special citation for the hercules text 2004 john w. See all books authored by jack mcdevitt, including wastelands. This means that for his readers who cant get enough of mcdevitt s writing style and ideas in his novels, cryptic is currently the only game in town. He has served as an officer in the us navy, taught english and literature, and worked for the united states customs service. The best short fiction of jack mcdevitt rakuten kobo. Stories of the apocalypse, and eternity road, and more on. Theres no one feature that stands out, but the blending of attitude, plot, investigation, and set. Seeker ebook by jack mcdevitt 9781101208427 rakuten kobo. Alex and his assistant, chase kolpath, return to investigate the provenance of the cup. Seeker is a solid novel in the same cut as his other previous works. The best short fiction of jack mcdevitt subterranean press, february 2009, isbn 9781596061958 introductions pellucidar bison frontiers of imagination 2002. To purchase autographed copies of jack mcdevitt s books email. The best short fiction of jack mcdevitt by jack mcdevitt available from rakuten kobo.
Although it is the third book in jack mcdevitt s alex benedict series, these books can be read completely independent of each other. Seeker by jack mcdevitt, 97804410753, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. With polaris, multiple nebula awardnominee jack mcdevitt reacquainted readers with alex benedict, his hero from a talent for war. Author of a voice in the night, the long sunset, coming home, universal enigma anthology. Jack mcdevitt born april 14, 1935 is an american science fiction author whose novels frequently deal with attempts to make contact with alien races, and with archaeology or xenoarchaeology. Working name of us author john charles mcdevitt 1935, who began publishing sf with the emerson effect for rod serlings the twilight zone magazine in december 1981, coming to prominence with cryptic april 1983 asimovs, a tale whose theme first contact between humans and the alien races who are sending messages across space was elaborated in his first novel, the hercules text. Although it is the third book in jack mcdevitts alex benedict series, these books can be read completely independent of each other. Working name of us author john charles mcdevitt 1935, who began publishing sf with the emerson effect for rod serlings the twilight zone magazine in december 1981, coming to prominence with cryptic april 1983 asimovs, a tale whose theme first contact between humans and the alien races who are sending messages across space was elaborated in his first novel, the. However, once the story hits its stride, i think this book becomes the most effective alex benedict story to date. Seeker an alex benedict novel book 3 kindle edition by mcdevitt, jack. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Cryptic is jack mcdevitts fourth short story collection, although all of his previous collections are currently out of print.