This second book in the series uses some of the same plot devices as the first book e. Polaris is second of jack mcdevitt s series of novels about alex benedict and chase kolpath and it is probably the best of the group. Jack mcdevitt brings back the daring alex benedict from a talent for war, thrusting him into a farfuture tale of mystery and suspense that will lead the prominent antiquities dealer to the truth about an abandoned space yacht called the polaris. Polaris is a science fiction mystery novel by american writer jack mcdevitt. Despite its frequent scenes from outer space, polaris does not have the vast sweep or the sense of the infinite of mcdevitts big books like infinity beach 2000 or deepsix 2001. Jack mcdevitt polaris pdf jack mcdevitt is a skilled but uneven storyteller. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. His best work is found in his series of novels featuring priscilla hutchins.
Published january 2005 by ace books first published november 1st 2004. Jack mcdevitt brings back the daring alex benedict from a talent for war, thrusting him into a farfuture tale of myster. Jack mcdevitt ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Read polaris by jack mcdevitt available from rakuten kobo. Books that inspire, motivate, and change lives, identified by your favorite author. Id read two other of jack sci fi novels so i had a fair idea of what to expect. Jack mcdevitt is a renowned american science fiction novelist, who has written numerous novels over the years. Buy this book this sf mysterys smooth and exciting surface makes it difficult to appreciate how exceptionally good it is at. Jack mcdevitt is the nebula awardwinning author of the academy series, including the. Again, one thinks of asimovs caves of steel and the naked sun, two simple mysteries that fit into a vast universe of empire and foundation novels. Polaris is second of jack mcdevitt s series of novels about alex benedict and chase kolpath and it is probably the. The luxury space yacht polaris carried an elite group of the wealthy and curious thousands of lightyears from earth to witness a spectacular stellar phenomenon. Were excited to share the cover for the long sunset, the 8th book in jack mcdevitts academy series.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Polaris book santa clara county library bibliocommons. Priscilla hutchins job is on the line now that the academy may be shut down for good. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jack mcdevitt born 1935 is an american science fiction author whose novels. Polaris is second of jack mcdevitts series of novels about alex benedict and.
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