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History has nothing to do with reality. It is a point of view, an attempt to impose order on events that are essentially chaotic.
Jack McDevitt, “The Engines of God” p. 195
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History has nothing to do with reality. It is a point of view, an attempt to impose order on events that are essentially chaotic.
Jack McDevitt, “The Engines of God” p. 195
From “Firebird” by Jack McDevitt
Cauldron by Jack McDevitt $3 Ace Books (2007) In 2255, veteran star pilot Priscilla Hutch Hutchins spends her retirement supporting fundraising efforts for an organization devoted to deep space exploration. Soon, Hutch finds herself on the verge of discovering the origins of the deadly Omega clouds that continue to haunt her. Cover art by Larry Price. . Overall Good Condition, Pages Look Good, Very Slight Crease In Spine . . . #cauldron #jackmcdevitt #paperbacksciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_XlU3A-xa/?igshid=w0vdr9qwt1hq
The Engines Of God by Jack McDevitt $5 Ace Books (1995) This is a hard science fiction novel, with a well-defined plot and set of characters. The best thing this book has going for it is its focus on archaeology, and the deciphering of clues from ancient alien artifacts. The entire story is a mystery. Beautiful cover art by Bob Eggleton. . Overall Great Condition, Great Spine, Binding Tight, Pages Look Great . . . #theenginesofgod #jackmcdevitt #paperbacksciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVQTMuA94C/?igshid=5q9x625qwlcl
Cauldron by Jack McDevitt $3 Ace Books (2007) In 2255, veteran star pilot Priscilla Hutch Hutchins spends her retirement supporting fundraising efforts for an organization devoted to deep space exploration. Soon, Hutch finds herself on the verge of discovering the origins of the deadly Omega clouds that continue to haunt her. Cover art by Larry Price. . Overall Good Condition, Pages Look Good, Very Slight Crease In Spine . . . #cauldron #jackmcdevitt #paperbacksciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/B60SPikAG7g/?igshid=k7bmvgfag1h
The time in daylight is so short, so marvelous. She hated the thought of plunging into the night. Of taking that final dive into annihilation.
Jack McDevitt, “Odyssey” p. 362
He wondered what it must be like for people to move into their later years and realize that their dreams hadn't turned out the way they'd hoped. That the dreams went away. That, maybe worst of all, the lives they'd wanted had never materialized because they hadn't really made the effort.
Jack McDevitt, “Odyssey” p. 245