The Engines of God (Academy - Book 1)
The Engines of God (Academy - Book 1)
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The Engines of God (Academy - Book 1) by Jack Mcdevitt
'No one writing today is better than McDevitt at combining galaxy-spanning adventure with the genuine novel of ideas' Washington Post Book World Two hundred years ago, humans made a stunning discovery in the far reaches of the solar system: a huge statue of an alien creature, with an inscription that defied all efforts at translation. Now, as faster-than-light drive opens the stars to exploration, humans are finding other relics of the race they call the Monument-Makers - each different, and each heartbreakingly beautiful. But except for a set of footprints on Jupiter's moon Iapetus, there is no trace of the enigmatic race that has left them behind. Then a team of scientists working on a dead world discover an ominous new image of the Monument-Makers. Somehow it all fits with other lost civilizations, and possibly with Earth's own future. And distant past. But Earth itself is on the brink of ecological disaster - there is no time to search for answers. Even to a question that may hold the key to survival for the entire human race.
Jack McDevitt is that splendid rarity, a writer who is a storyteller first and a science fiction writer secondIn 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
McDevitt is at his best award-winning style in this intelligent and wide-ranging novel * Kirkus Reviews *
With plenty of startling plot twists, a heavy dose of intrigue, and an unusual amount of character development for science fiction, McDevitt holds us fast right through to a thrilling finish * Booklist *
It's classic SF with a complex but tight plot and an excellent set of characters ... I seem to like this book more each time I read it * SF Reviews *
McDevitt is at his best award-winning style in this intelligent and wide-ranging novel * Kirkus Reviews *
With plenty of startling plot twists, a heavy dose of intrigue, and an unusual amount of character development for science fiction, McDevitt holds us fast right through to a thrilling finish * Booklist *
It's classic SF with a complex but tight plot and an excellent set of characters ... I seem to like this book more each time I read it * SF Reviews *
Jack McDevitt is a former naval officer, taxi driver, English teacher, and motivational trainer, and is now a full-time writer. Eleven of his novels have been Nebula finalists, and SEEKER won the award in 2007. In 2015 Jack won the Robert A. Heinlein Award, given an author of outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings that inspire the human exploration of space. McDevitt was selected as the winner in recognition of his body of work, which includes over 21 novels and 81 short stories. McDevitt lives in Georgia with his wife Maureen.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472203199 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472203194 |
| Title | The Engines of God (Academy - Book 1) |
| Author | Jack Mcdevitt |
| Series | Academy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2013-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 544 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |