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Polaris

By: Jack McDevitt
Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck, Jack McDevitt
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Publisher's summary

Sixty years ago, the space yacht Polaris was found deserted, the fate of its pilot and passengers a mystery. Now, to mark the anniversary of the disappearance, there is to be an auction of what was left behind on the ship.

Using his insider knowledge, Alex Benedict, one of the preeminent antiquities dealers in the galaxy, secures some of the artifacts. But then an explosion destroys most of the collection, convincing Alex that drastic measures are being taken to hide what happened aboard the Polaris - which is why that's exactly what he has to find out, especially if it means risking his life.

BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Jack McDevitt.

©2004 Jack McDevitt (P)2008 Audible, Inc.
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Worthwhile Read

it's a great story in the end. Early on it feels a bit slow and there's some repeats of plot mechanisms from the previous book. Yet overall, a great escape into a different world.

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Good listen

Not as good as the first in the series, but not a bad listen all the same.

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Sherlock Holmes meets Indiana Jones

McDevitt creates an enjoyable futuristic environment with likeable characters and an interesting and compelling plot.

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solid mystery! awesome scif world

good scifi mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
the scify world was a fun. and the narration was excellent.

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Entertaining ear candy

I've listened to all the Chase Kolpath/Alex Benedict novels. I like the point of view and the character buildout. The narrator has offbeat intonation, but the wry humor of the character comes through well. Not a deep mindbender, but a fun mystery romp with unlikely heroes.

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Hummmm

It takes about an hour into the book before all of the pieces come together but Jack McDevitt sure knows how to write a gripping story

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Entertaining.

Kind of like a Magnum PI episode: not incredibly deep but entertaining...

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The reading performance is perfect

Every book usually has a boring moment during which you just skim.

I am yet to find one in this series.

There are very few books that I am willing to listen to over and over again. Jennifer van Dyck's reading has made this series so immersive that I feel like I am living in that time period. I can even relate to the background characters. Now I actively seek out titles where she is a reader.

I wish there were more than 6 titles in the series.

At some point in the story everything starts to get a little predictable. I guess this is because I have read so many sci fi titles but, I still rate the story high.

If you are looking for a title (or a series for that matter) that will engage you for a few days, this series is perfect.

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Indiana Jones in Space

Alex and Chase try to solve a mystery when suddenly everyone seems to be trying to kill them. Who knew antiques were quite so dangerous?

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Love Jack McDevitt Books

Sometimes it is difficult to get started in a space opera book, but I love these books and the characters are awesome. I look forward to the wise cracks and how each mystery unravels. Diving into the next book.

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