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Chindi

by Jack McDevitt

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ISBN13: 9780441011025
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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?

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"His most fascinating novel yet...guaranteed to exhilarate the reader." Washington Post Book World

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"McDevitt [is]...a writer of hard, humane science fiction thrillers, and Chindi is one of his very best." Locus

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"First-rate sf adventure and smooth, well-plotted storytelling." Library Journal

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"[T]he puzzles wrapped in explanations within mysteries and cliffhanging resolution are well up to McDevitt's previous high standards." Kirkus Reviews
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Jack McDevitt is the author of A Talent for War, The Engines of God, Ancient Shores, Eternity Road, Moonfall, and numerous prize-winning short stories. He has served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, taught English and literature, and worked for the U.S. Customs Service in North Dakota and Georgia.
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Jack McDevitt is a master at alien encounters. When I picture what a first encounter should be like in my mind, Jack seems to be reading my mind. I like the fact that the Academy has rules that all explorers must follow. So, everytime there's a chance encounter with an alien lifeform he makes it seem like your right there in the story. It's exactly what I want when I pick up a book like this one. I know you'll enjoy reading Jack's books and you'll be starving for more.I suggest Omega next. His stories all have a way of bringing you into the book. I would tell you what it's about, but I want you to be shocked when you find out what happens. You won't be sorry when you purchase this book or any other book by Jack McDevitt. I promise.
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ISBN:
9780441011025
Author:
McDevitt, Jack
Publisher:
Ace Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Life on other planets
Subject:
Interplanetary voyages
Subject:
Science / Adventure
Copyright:
2002
Edition Number:
Ace mass-market ed.
Series Volume:
1676-S
Publication Date:
November 2003
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
511
Dimensions:
6.78x4.24x1.18 in. .55 lbs.
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