Read your book anywhere, on any device, through redshelfs cloud based ereader. View the profiles of professionals named jack mcdevitt on linkedin. Jack mcdevitt is the author of moonfall, eternity road, ancient shores, the hercules text, and other sf novels and stories. In 2024, just as the first manned flight to mars is about to be launched, astronomers detect a strange new comet far out in space. Baxters moonseed is a powerful, gripping novel which sets the brain as well as the heart racing. All the novels of this series feature the main character in the form of alex benedict. Digital notes and study tools builtin study tools include highlights, study guides, annotations, definitions, flashcards, and collaboration. Decades ago, survey ship hunter suffered engine problems and returned early to planet greenway. The novel was nominated for the nebula award for best novel in 1998. He has over 20 novels available in print, ebook and audio. Jack mcdevitt books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Those who like their science hard and their alien adventures bloody will enjoy this latest from philip k.
The long sunset by jack mcdevitt signed first edition book. Infinity beach 2000 variant title uk slow lightning. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, pauline, and five sons, jack jr. Jack mcdevitt delivers worthy sequel with thunderbird. Moonfall is my favorite of his books and among my favorites of all books. Something very strange has turned up in tom laskers wheat field. Follow jack mcdevitt and explore their bibliography from s jack mcdevitt author page. Buy a cheap copy of ancient shores book by jack mcdevitt. His two main series are the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series. Tom easton, analog jack mcdevitt at nasa photo by maureen mcdevitt. A comet or some such is going to hit and destroy the moon, and there are people on it. 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.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Ancient shores by jack mcdevitt i purchased a used hard cover through amazon and another seller, got a used library book to add to my other jmcd hardcovers. Moonfall is mcdevitts masterpiecea heartstopping drama of heroism and hope played out against the awesome spectacle of the darkest night in human history. Nope this guy aint related to me, but he did send me a nice letter. Jack mcdevitt is the nebula awardwinning author of the academy series, including the long sunset. Jack mcdevitt is a renowned american science fiction novelist, who has written numerous novels over the years. This third book in his alex benedict series is no exception. Jack mcdevitt is currently considered a single author.
I read there are doors, and ive had peace on my shelf for quite some time ive yet to hit the right atmosphere to read it in. His two most popular series are the priscilla hutchins and the alex benedict series. Were excited to share the cover for the long sunset, the 8th book in jack mcdevitts academy series. To purchase autographed copies of jack mcdevitts books email. Jack mcdevitts moonfall, first published in 1998, takes place in the mid2020s, when earthlings have an active space program and have just finished construction of a large moonbase that is being officially opened with the participation of dignitaries from many countries. 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 t. Jack mcdevitt and the nebula awards list challenges. The nebula awards are probably the most prestigious in the science fiction industry. Jul 19, 2017 were excited to share the cover for the long sunset, the 8th book in jack mcdevitts academy series. Haskell is the first vice president on the moon, officiating at the ribboncutting ceremonies for moonbase, set to coincide with a total solar eclipse. Thats it, thats how you start, and if youre as good as jack mcdevitt, you make an outstanding book out of it. With moonfall, the selfproclaimed ultimate disaster novel, noone would accuse jack mcdevitt of committing literature.
Moonfall is a 1998 hard science fiction novel by american writer jack mcdevitt. I dont know about you, but a subtitle like that tells me a lot about what to expect from a book. The subtitle on this, my first book by mcdevitt is its time to panic. Over the last few years, jack mcdevitt has quietly been producing an outstanding collection of science fiction novels. Jack mcdevitts latest novel, moonfall, opens with the future looking bright for space exploration. Father brown is a detective, but the mysteries he solves have little to do with the usual issue of who committed the murder. Jack mcdevitt books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. It comprises of a total of 7 books, which were released between the years 1989 and 2014. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. The percival lowell is preparing for the first manned voyage to mars. Hundreds of years hence, humans have colonized remote planets, but no alien lifeforms have ever been encountered. Dick award for his first novel, the hercules text, and the first upc prize for his novella, ships in the night. Big, bustling, mediumfuture global disaster yarn from the author of eternity road 1997.
Chindi by jack mcdevitt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To purchase autographed copies of jack mcdevitt s books email. I dont know about you, but a subtitle like that tells me a lot about what to expect. He has been nominated for a nebula award on sixteen occasions, winning in 2006 for his novel seeker. Jack mcdevitt born april 14, 1935 is an american science fiction author whose novels. Priscilla hutchins job is on the line now that the academy may be shut down. If tomiko shatters the moon, as seems likely, at least some of the. Moonfall by jack mcdevitt, 9780061051128, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Most of his novels are usually on the theme of xenoarcheology, archeology, and attempts at making contact with aliens. Jack is approaching 80 i believe, so i cut him some slack for the tonecontent over the past few books. Jack mcdevitt 1935 in philadelphia, usa ist ein usamerikanischer science fictionautor. Feb 01, 2000 mcdevitt, jack pointer infinity beach aliencontactmurder mystery from the everreliable author of moonfall 1998, etc. In 2688, interstellar transports seeker and bremerhaven left a theocratic orwellian earth to found a dictatorfree.
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. Long sunset, the by jack mcdevitt signed first edition book see all titles by jack mcdevitt. Moonfall by jack mcdevitt and moonseed by stephen baxter. Jack mcdevitt delivers worthy sequel with thunderbird posted on december 1, 2015 by james floyd kelly 4 comments ive said it before, and ill say it again if youre a science fiction fan and youre not reading jack mcdevitt, youre missing out. 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. In moonfall, mcdevitt has created a disaster thriller of truly epic proportions, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters. The second one is of particular interest to me because its the eclipse that happens in moonfall, and alerts the world that. Priscilla hutchins job is on the line now that the academy may be. The most original tale of mass destruction that ive ever read. From nebula awardwinning author jack mcdevitt comes the eighth installment of the alex benedict series featuring gabe triumphantly reuniting with alex and. Seeker at worlds without end this article about a 2000s science fiction novel is a stub.
If thats what youre in the mood for and i was when i read echo, mcdevitt delivers reliably. Seeker won the nebula award for 2006 and it was welldeserved. Navy, taught english and literature, and worked for the. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Moonfall, and infinity road sitting unread on my bookshelf.
Clarke award finalist and his novel, ancient shores, was a nebula finalist in 1998. Books by jack mcdevitt author of the engines of god. Its the 21st century, and all is right with the world. It tells me that mcdevitt or more probably his editor, didnt think that this was a serious piece of literature, aspiring to win the nobel literature award or even the hugo. His work has been nominated for the hugo and the nebula nine times in the last ten years, and has won the darryl award, the philip k.
Mcdevitt, jack pointer infinity beach aliencontactmurder mystery from the everreliable author of moonfall 1998, etc. Unlike the hugo awards, which are based on fan popularity, the nebula awards are determined by the science fiction and fantasy writers of america in other words, the authors themselves. The bookshelf as usual with mcdevitt, i recommend this one highly. Moonfall by jack mcdevitti just finished reading this and i would have to say, its become one of my favorite books. You should simply read all the jack mcdevitt books you can find. Revealing jack mcdevitts latest academy series novel, the. Author jack mcdevitt bio and signed books vj books. Jack mcdevitt is a former naval officer, taxi driver, english teacher, customs officer, and motivational trainer who is now a fulltime writer.
Ideas abound in mcdevitts classy riff on the familiar lostspacecolony theme. Moonfall by jack mcdevitt book cover, description, publication history. If you like the alex benedict series in general, recommended, as this is an excellent example of the type. Jack mcdevitt is the author of a talent for war, the engines of god, ancient shores, eternity road, moonfall, and numerous prizewinning short stories.
This was my second time reading the book and i enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The alex benedict series is a series of mystery and science fiction books written one of the bestselling authors named jack mcdevitt. Jack mcdevitt born 1935 is a former english teacher, naval officer, philadelphia taxi driver, customs officer and motivational trainer. Ideas abound in mcdevitt s classy riff on the familiar lostspacecolony theme. Jack mcdevitt s moonfall, first published in 1998, takes place in the mid2020s, when earthlings have an active space program and have just finished construction of a large moonbase that is being officially opened with the participation of dignitaries from many countries. Rather, his task is to learn how an apparently impossible event occurred. The book depicts the impact of an interstellar comet on moon and how the catastrophic effects are dealt with.
Im not really sure why i bother recommending individual jack mcdevitt books. From nebula award winner jack mcdevitt comes the eighth installment in the popular the academy seriespriscilla 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. This is a fantastic mystery set in a completly imagined far future. Navy, taught english and literature, and worked for the u. Buy a cheap copy of moonfall book by jack mcdevitt. In moonfall,mcdevitt has created a disaster thriller of truly epic proportions, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters. Jack mcdevitt is one of the top hard science fiction authors of the past 30 years.
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