About the Author

Jack McDevitt is a former naval officer, taxi driver, English teacher, customs officer, and motivational trainer, and is now a full-time writer. His novel Seeker won a Nebula Award, and he is a multiple Nebula Award finalist. He lives in Georgia with his wife, Maureen.

Reviews

“The logical heir to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.”—Stephen King

“The Hercules Text is much more than a knowledgeable scientific mystery; it is simply the most thoughtful and engaging first-contact story I have ever read.”—Paul Preuss, author of Secret Passages

“A good read…Delightful.”—Gregory Benford, Nebula Award–winning coauthor of Shipstar