Moonfall is mcdevitts masterpiecea heartstopping drama of heroism and hope played out against the awesome spectacle of the darkest night in human history. Scanned, formatted and proofed by bwscifi ebook version 1. This is the first book by jack mcdevitt i have read and was shocked that this writer had slipped under my radar for all of that time. Jack mcdevitts moonfall, first published in 1998, takes place in the mid2020s, when earthlings have an active space program and have just finished construction. Its the 21st century, and all is right with the world. In 2024, just as the first manned flight to mars is about to be launched, astronomers detect a strange new comet far out in space. Mcdevitt jack, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Navy, taught english and literature, and worked for the u. His two main series are the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series. Moonfall by mcdevitt, jack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moonfall. Moonfall by jack mcdevitt, 9780061051128, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Moonfall by jack mcdevitt 1998, hardcover for sale online. Order of jack mcdevitt books jack mcdevitt is an american science fiction author best known as the author and creator of the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series.
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In moonfall,mcdevitt has created a disaster thriller of truly epic proportions, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters. Jack mcdevitts latest novel, moonfall, opens with the future looking bright for space exploration. It tells me that mcdevitt or more probably his editor, didnt think that this was a serious piece of literature, aspiring to win the nobel literature award or even the hugo. Mcdevitt was nominated for numerous nebula awards and won the award in 2006 for seeker.
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