Infinity beach is a really, really interesting book. Some will quibble that we have, after all, seen only a few thousand of the billions of worlds drifting down the gently curving corridors we once called biozones. Infinity beach book by jack mcdevitt 2 available editions. Jack mcdevitt sets this situation up in infinity beach, describing humanity at the end of the third millennium as a solitary race, seemingly alone in the cosmos even after colonizing many worlds beyond earth. Infinity beach is one of his earliest novels, and as such, i think it stands up pretty well. Jack mcdevitt, infinity beach harperprism, 2000 nearly a decade ago, jack mcdevitt published a novel titled the engines of god, a wonderfully exciting space opera that convinced me this was an author to watch. Mcdevitt does a great job, i think, at illustrating the grandeur, adventure and danger of space travel. Infinity beach is one of his earliest novels, and as such, i. Mcdevitt, jack pointer infinity beach aliencontactmurder mystery from the everreliable author of moonfall 1998, etc. Infinity beach slow lightning in the uk, is jack mcdevitt examination of a similar situation. Jack charles mcdevitt philadelphia, pennsylvania, 1935. His two main series are the alex benedict series and the priscilla hutchins series.
The starship hunter was one of many that set out into space on a search for intelligent life. Read infinity beach by jack mcdevitt available from rakuten kobo. The only living things in the universe are found on the. Infinity beach is a 2000 science fiction novel by jack mcdevitt. Jack mcdevitt project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. That is the verdict, after centuries of search for extraterrestrial intelligence missions and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read infinity beach. Infinity beach excerpt 2001 oculus 2002 the law of gravity isnt working on rainbow bridge 2003. Infinity beach is a science fiction novel written by jack mcdevitt.
Jack mcdevitt born april 14, 1935 is an american science fiction author whose novels frequently deal with attempts to make contact with alien races, and with archaeology or xenoarchaeology. Infinity beach by jack mcdevitt published by harperprism nominated for best novel in 2000. Most of his novels are usually on the theme of xenoarcheology, archeology, and attempts at making contact with aliens. Infinity beach by jack mcdevitt, 9780061020056, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. While building on the themes of his earlier novels and stories, infinity beach stands on its own as both a story and an examination of those themes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while. As stephen king has said, jack mcdevitt is that splendid rarity, a writer who is a storyteller first and a science fiction writer. However, for the past few years, i think hes slipped a bit. Infinity beach by jack mcdevitt is a ghost story and a scifi story. Jack mcdevitt born 1935 is an american science fiction author whose novels frequently deal with attempts to make contact with alien races, and with archaeology or xenoarchaeology. Mcdevitt has successfully melded a mystery, a love story, and some very good social and scifi commentary in a way that is both surprising and rewarding.
Infinity beach all the tropes wiki fandom powered by wikia. With his trademark ingenuity, scientific audacity, and narrative energy, jack mcdevitt has penned a mystery in which humankind is the detectiveand the universe itself is the corpse. The human race has reached the apex of its achievements. In the future, many worlds have been colonized, but no alien life has ever been discovered. Books by jack mc devitt authors like jack mc devitt what. Kimberly brandywines investigation of her sisters disappearance on the final seti expedition leads her to believe that it found alien life. Thousands of years after an entire colony mysteriously disappears, antiquities dealer alex benedict comes into possession of a cup that seems to be from the seeker. Infinity beach has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Deepsix, harperprism, 2001 academy series chindi, ace, 2002 academy series. Mcdevitts first published story was the emerson effect in the twilight zone magazine in 1981. Infinity beach takes us into the strange, yet strangely familiar, civilization of our own far futureand into the heart of a bold woman whose search for her familys secret leads her to the greatest discovery of all time. From eternity road to infinity beach, jack mcdevitt has come a long, long way. Hello, out there contains the hercules text, winner of the 1986 philip k. Mcdevitt, jack pointer infinity beach aliencontact murder mystery from the everreliable author of moonfall 1998, etc.
That is the verdict, after centuries of search for extraterrestrial intelligence missions and space exploration. The universe has come to resemble a magnificent but sterile wilderness, an ocean which boasts no friendly coast, no sails, no sign that. Navy, taught english and literature, and worked for the. It was a 2000 nominee for the nebula award for best novel. The starship hunter was one of many that set out into space on a search for. Infinity beach takes us into the strange, yet strangely familiar, civilization of our own far futureand into the heart of a bold woman whose search for her.
But a ship in search of life returned years earlier under suspicious circumstances, with two crew members missing. With its trip cut short by an engine malfunction, the crew returned home and sadly announced the failure of the mission. Mcdevitt has the rare ability of combining a concise vision of the future with a remarkably accessible writing style. Infinity beach by jack mcdevitt 2001, paperback, reprint. It gets a little freaky and the hairs on the back of my head stood on end.
Infinity beach ebook by jack mcdevitt rakuten kobo. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Mcdevitt eternity road has created a future that is. His two most popular series are the priscilla hutchins and the alex benedict series. While mcdevitt leaves many interesting issue unexplored in infinity beach, he has written a novel full of interesting ideas, exotic locations and fully realized characters and their culture. For centuries, humans have been attempting to find proof that they are not alone in the universe. It is a story of a first contact between human and alien civilizations. He has won multiple awards including the international upc science fiction award for ships in the night, a nebula for seeker, a campbell award for omega, and the robert heinlein lifetime achievement award. Mcdevitt s first published story was the emerson effect in the. Infinity beach, book by jack mcdevitt mass market paperback. Since all attempts have failed, the institute on greenway has elected to try an audacious beacon project by igniting a series of novae in a set pattern. Here, together in a single volume, are the two novels that launched jack mcdevitts reputation as a writer of suspenseful, thoughtful, senseofwonder science fiction.
Infinity beach 2000 all page numbers from the mass market paperback edition published in february 2001 by eos isbn 9780061020056 nominated for the 2001 nebula award and the 2001 john w. Deepsix, chindi, and omega all were a bit over the top when it came to the huge adventure scene. Dick award for his first novel, the hercules text, and the first upc prize for his novella, ships in the night. Jack mcdevitt, infinity beach by don webb jack mcdevitt, infinity beach. Only the fact that the mystery happens in the future makes it speculative at all. Buy infinity beach by jack mcdevitt from amazons fiction books store. That is the verdict, after centuries of search for extraterrestrial intelligence missions and space explo. The universe has come to resemble a magnificent but sterile wilderness, an ocean which boasts no friendly coast, no sails, no sign that any have passed this way before. Jack mcdevitt is a renowned american science fiction novelist, who has written numerous novels over the years. Easton press, jack mcdevitt infinity beach signed first. I think his top two books are engines of god, and infinity beach. Hundreds of years hence, humans have colonized remote planets, but no alien lifeforms have ever been encountered.
New years eve, 599 greenway calendar it seems safe now to assume that the terrestrial origin of life was a unique event. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The only living things in the universe are found on the nine worlds settled from earth, and the starships that knit them. Clarke award finalist and his novel, ancient shores, was a nebula finalist in 1998. From eternity road to infinity beach, jack mcdevitt has come a long, long way jack mcdevitt has been mentioned only once so far in bewildering stories. Infinity beach takes usinto the strange, yet strangely familiar, civilization of our own far futureand into the heart of a bold woman whose search for her. Infinity beach is a science fiction novel written by jack mcdevitt in the future, many worlds have been colonized, but no alien life has ever been discovered. Buy the mass market paperback book infinity beach by jack mcdevitt at indigo. He has over 20 novels available in print, ebook and audio. Infinity beach by jack mcdevitt 2000, hardcover for sale. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Infinity beach isnt my favorite mcdevitt novel, but it has a great premise, good characterization, an interesting though uneven plot and a satisfying conclusion. Jack mcdevitt is the author of a talent for war, the engines of god, ancient shores, eternity road, moonfall, and numerous prizewinning short stories. Decades ago, survey ship hunter suffered engine problems and returned early to planet greenway.
I like his writing enough that occasionally ill mine his older works. Mcdevitt is at his best when the mystery drives the entire story. Infinity beach is jack mcdevitt doing his own specialty. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
Jack mcdevitt has been mentioned only once so far in bewildering stories. Feb 01, 2000 mcdevitt, jack pointer infinity beach aliencontactmurder mystery from the everreliable author of moonfall 1998, etc. Ive bumped up infinity beach by 1 star after rereading it. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The only living things in the universe are found on the nine worlds.