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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

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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 King
A 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 * Publisher's 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

A Talent for War Alex Benedict Book 1

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      Publisher Headline Publishing Group
      Published 23 May 2013
      ISBN-13 9781472203076
      978-1472203076
      ISBN-10 1472203070
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      Science Fiction Sci-Fi

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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

      Trade 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 King
      A 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 * Publisher's 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

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