aNo one writing today is better than McDevitt at combining galaxy-spanning adventure with the genuine novel of ideas.a<br> a Washington Post Book World <br> aJack McDevitt is a master at describing otherworldly grandeur.a<br> a Denver Post <br>aWhy read Jack McDevitt? The question should be: Who among us is such a slow pony that s/he isnat reading McDevitt?a <br>aHarlan Ellison <br> aYou should definitely read Jack McDevitt.a <br>aGregory Benford