Jack McDevitt
8
Book Series
54
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books
Best for beginners - Start with "A Talent for War" (1989)
Publication Order of The Academy Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Engines of God" (1994)
Publication Order of Ancient Shores Books
Popular choice - Start with "Ancient Shores" (1996)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "The Hercules Text" (1986)
About the Author
Jack McDevitt is a renowned American science fiction novelist, who has written numerous novels over the years. Most of his novels are usually on the theme of xeno-archeology, archeology, and attempts at making contact with aliens. His two most popular series are the Priscilla Hutchins and the Alex Benedict series. Born in 1935, McDevitt attended La Salle University, where his storytelling prowess soon became evident, after he won the annual Freshman Short Story Contest for a short story he wrote. He asserted that his winning of the contest and being published in the school’s literary magazine marked the turning point in his writing career. However, after reading the classic David Copperfield, doubts began to creep in, as he realized his writing could never match up, and maybe he should try. Jack McDevitt is the author of over 54 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jack McDevitt has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books
9 books
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A Talent for War 'A Talent for War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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Polaris In 'Polaris', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books saga.(2004) ⭐ Start here
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Seeker Join the adventure in 'Seeker' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books series by Jack McDevitt.(2005) ⭐ Start here
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The Devil's Eye Join the adventure in 'The Devil's Eye' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books series by Jack McDevitt.(2008) ⭐ Start here
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Echo Experience the magic of 'Echo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books universe.(2010) ⭐ Start here
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Firebird Experience the magic of 'Firebird' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books universe.(2011) ⭐ Start here
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Coming Home Experience the magic of 'Coming Home' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books universe.(2014) ⭐ Start here
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Octavia Gone The Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books series continues with 'Octavia Gone', another thrilling entry from Jack McDevitt.(2019) ⭐ Start here
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Village in the Sky In 'Village in the Sky', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books saga.(2023) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of The Academy Books
8 books
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The Engines of God 'The Engines of God' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Academy Books series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(1994)
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Deepsix Join the adventure in 'Deepsix' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Academy Books series by Jack McDevitt.(2000)
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Chindi Join the adventure in 'Chindi' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Academy Books series by Jack McDevitt.(2002)
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Omega Experience the magic of 'Omega' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Academy Books universe.(2003)
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Odyssey Experience the magic of 'Odyssey' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Academy Books universe.(2006)
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Cauldron Experience the magic of 'Cauldron' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Academy Books universe.(2007)
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Starhawk 'Starhawk' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Academy Books series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2013)
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The Long Sunset Experience the magic of 'The Long Sunset' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Academy Books universe.(2018)
Publication Order of Ancient Shores Books
2 books
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Ancient Shores Experience the magic of 'Ancient Shores' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ancient Shores Books universe.(1996)
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Thunderbird Experience the magic of 'Thunderbird' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ancient Shores Books universe.(2015)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
8 books
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The Hercules Text Experience the magic of 'The Hercules Text' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1986)
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Eternity Road Join the adventure in 'Eternity Road' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jack McDevitt.(1997)
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Moonfall In 'Moonfall', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1998)
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Infinity Beach / Slow Lightning 'Infinity Beach / Slow Lightning' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2000)
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Hello Out There Experience the magic of 'Hello Out There' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2000)
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Time Travelers Never Die The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Time Travelers Never Die', another thrilling entry from Jack McDevitt.(2009)
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A Voice in the Night The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'A Voice in the Night', another thrilling entry from Jack McDevitt.(2018)
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Return to Glory The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Return to Glory', another thrilling entry from Jack McDevitt.(2022)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
3 books
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The Fort Moxie Branch (in Full Spectrum 1) In 'The Fort Moxie Branch (in Full Spectrum 1)', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1988)
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Time Travelers Never Die (in Asimov's) Experience the magic of 'Time Travelers Never Die (in Asimov's)' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1996)
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Doorway to the Stars Experience the magic of 'Doorway to the Stars' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2024)
Publication Order of Collections
3 books
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Standard Candles In 'Standard Candles', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1996)
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Outbound 'Outbound' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2006)
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Cryptic In 'Cryptic', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(2009)
Publication Order of Defending the Future Books
1 books
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The Best of Defending the Future Join the adventure in 'The Best of Defending the Future' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Defending the Future Books series by Jack McDevitt.(2016)
Publication Order of Anthologies
20 books
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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Second Annual Collection Experience the magic of 'The Year's Best Science Fiction: Second Annual Collection' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1985)
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Full Spectrum 1 Join the adventure in 'Full Spectrum 1' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack McDevitt.(1988)
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Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October 1992 In 'Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, October 1992', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1992)
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Time Machines 'Time Machines' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(1997)
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Explorers 'Explorers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2000)
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Nebula Awards Showcase 2007 Join the adventure in 'Nebula Awards Showcase 2007' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack McDevitt.(2007)
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Breach the Hull Join the adventure in 'Breach the Hull' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack McDevitt.(2007)
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Sideways In Crime 'Sideways In Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack McDevitt.(2008)
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Fast Forward 2 Experience the magic of 'Fast Forward 2' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2008)
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Lightspeed: Year One Experience the magic of 'Lightspeed: Year One' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2011)
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Going Interstellar The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Going Interstellar', another thrilling entry from Jack McDevitt.(2012)
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Futuredaze: An Anthology of YA Science Fiction Experience the magic of 'Futuredaze: An Anthology of YA Science Fiction' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2013)
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The Other Half of the Sky Join the adventure in 'The Other Half of the Sky' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack McDevitt.(2013)
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Impossible Futures In 'Impossible Futures', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2013)
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Galaxy's Edge Magazine Issue 11, November 2014 'Galaxy's Edge Magazine Issue 11, November 2014' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2014)
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Carbide Tipped Pens 'Carbide Tipped Pens' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2014)
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To Shape the Dark In 'To Shape the Dark', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2016)
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Beyond Watson 'Beyond Watson' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jack McDevitt has created.(2016)
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The Best of Defending the Future Join the adventure in 'The Best of Defending the Future' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jack McDevitt.(2016)
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Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore Experience the magic of 'Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Jack McDevitt?
Jack McDevitt is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 54 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books, Publication Order of The Academy Books, Publication Order of Ancient Shores Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Jack McDevitt book series to start with?
For readers new to Jack McDevitt's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Alex Benedict Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 9 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jack McDevitt's writing.
Q: How many books has Jack McDevitt written?
Jack McDevitt has written over 54 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.