A Talent for War (Alex Benedict - Book 1) by Jack McDevitt (English) Paperback B

Description: A Talent for War (Alex Benedict - Book 1) by Jack McDevitt The first novel in the acclaimed Alex Benedict series from the multi-award winning SF master Jack McDevitt. A marvellously constructed novel. If McDevitt never writes another word, his reputation is assured Science Fiction Chronicle FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone knew the legend of Christopher Sim. Fighter. Leader. An interstellar hero with a rare talent for war, Sim changed mankinds history forever when he forged a ragtag group of misfits into the weapon that broke the back of the alien Ashiyyur. But now, Alex Benedict has found a startling bit of information, long buried in an ancient computer file. If it is true, then Christopher Sim was a fraud. For his own sake, for the sake of history, Alex Benedict must follow the dark track of a legend - into the very heart of the alien galaxy - where he will confront a truth far stranger than any fiction imaginable. Author Biography 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. McDevitt lives in Georgia with his wife Maureen. Review Jack McDevitt is that splendid rarity, a writer who is a storyteller first and a science fiction writer second. In 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 KingA superlative novel ... bridges the gap between literary and commercial SF with rare facility and belongs in every collection * Booklist *A marvellously constructed novel. If McDevitt never writes another word, his reputation is assured * Science Fiction Chronicle *Delivers everything it promises with a gigantic wallop * Publishers Weekly *Combines hard science fiction with mystery and adventure in a wild tour of the distant future. Stellar plotting, engaging characters, and a mastery of storytelling (starred review) * Library Journal *A real writer has entered our ranks, and his name is Jack McDevitt -- Michael Bishop, Nebula-winning author Promotional The first novel in the acclaimed Alex Benedict series from the multi-award winning SF master Jack McDevitt. Long Description Everyone knew the legend of Christopher Sim. Fighter. Leader. An interstellar hero with a rare talent for war, Sim changed mankinds history forever when he forged a ragtag group of misfits into the weapon that broke the back of the alien Ashiyyur. But now, Alex Benedict has found a startling bit of information, long buried in an ancient computer file. If it is true, then Christopher Sim was a fraud. For his own sake, for the sake of history, Alex Benedict must follow the dark track of a legend - into the very heart of the alien galaxy - where he will confront a truth far stranger than any fiction imaginable. Review Quote The logical heir to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke Promotional "Headline" The first novel in the acclaimed Alex Benedict series from the multi-award winning SF master Jack McDevitt. A marvellously constructed novel. If McDevitt never writes another word, his reputation is assured Science Fiction Chronicle Description for Sales People Jack McDevitt has been nominated for the prestigious Nebula Award for Best Novel more times than any other author. Details ISBN1472203070 Author Jack McDevitt Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 1472203070 ISBN-13 9781472203076 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 416 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Series Alex Benedict UK Release Date 2013-05-23 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Publication Date 2013-05-23 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-08-12 AU Release Date 2013-08-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51731409;

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