Thunderbird

#2 Ancient Shores

Jack McDevitt

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ACE BOOKS
26 July 2016

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Adventure; Science fiction; Future Society; Space; First Contact; Space Exploration; Advanced Technology; Alternate Reality

Series: Ancient Shores

The Nebula Award–winning author of the Alex Benedict novels and the Priscilla Hutchins novels returns to the world of Ancient Shores in a startling and majestic epic.

A star gate more than ten thousand years old has been discovered on a Sioux reservation in North Dakota. Travel through the gate currently leads to three equally mysterious destinations: (1) an apparently empty garden world, dubbed Eden; (2) a maze of underground passageways; or (3) a space station with a view of a galaxy that appears to be the Milky Way.

The race to explore and claim the star gate quickly escalates, with those involved dividing into opposing camps who view the teleportation technology either as an unprecedented opportunity for scientific research or a disastrous threat to security. In the middle of the maelstrom stands Sioux Chairman James Walker. One thing is for certain: Questions about what the star gate means for humanity’s role in the galaxy cannot be ignored.

Especially since travel through the star gate isn’t necessarily only one way...

By: Jack McDevitt
Imprint: ACE BOOKS
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 170mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9780425279205
ISBN 10: 0425279200
Series: Ancient Shores
Publication Date: 26 July 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jack McDevitt is a former naval officer, taxi driver, English teacher, customs officer, and motivational trainer. He is the author of the Alex Benedict novels and the Priscilla Hutchins novels. His novel Seeker won a Nebula Award, and he is a multiple Nebula Award finalist.

Reviews for Thunderbird (#2 Ancient Shores)

Praise for Nebula Award-Winner Jack McDevitt The logical heir to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. -Stephen King 'Why read Jack McDevitt?' The question should be: 'Who among us is such a slow pony that s/he isn't reading McDevitt?' -Harlan Ellison Jack McDevitt is a master of describing otherworldly grandeur. -The Denver Post An intelligent, provocative entertainment by a man who brings energy, style, and a fresh perspective to everything he writes. -The Washington Post Book World Thunderbird by Jack McDevitt is a delightful book indicative of the author's unique ability to put realistic characters in fantastic settings. -Amazing Stories