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Polaris (Alex Benedict, Bk 2)
Polaris - Alex Benedict, Bk 2
Author: Jack McDevitt
Jack McDevitt brings back the daring Alex Benedict from A Talent for War, thrusting him into a far-future tale of mystery and suspense that will lead the prominent antiquities dealer to the truth about an abandoned space yacht called the Polaris.
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780441012534
ISBN-10: 0441012531
Publication Date: 10/25/2005
Pages: 400
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3.7 stars, based on 51 ratings
Publisher: Ace
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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I think that this story could appeal to people who don't usually read sci-fi. It's not overly technical. It is an excellent mystery/thriller. The main character is a strong female, and they don't fall in to the many possible cliches available during the plot line. Highly reccomended for sci-fi readers and mystery lovers!
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This is a moderately fun thriller/mystery with a futuristic setting. I wouldn't call it sci/fi, though, since there is really no science involved, just a lot of spaceships. I had a good time reading it, even though the answer to the mystery is obvious very early on.
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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This novel follows SEEKER, but it is complete in itself. I couldn't put it down, and stayed up 'way past my bedtime, 'cause I just had to see what came next.
Well written space opera with a hint of unknown aliens, a mystery such as the Marie Celeste, and an intelligent (though perhaps slightly ammoral) hero. Such fun!

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  • Currently 2/5 Stars.
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Ghost stories abound in maritime lore about abandoned ships whose crews mysteriously disappear. Well, this is the space version of that story. Surprising ending and good read.
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Can't remember when I've ever read a book where the two main characters were so naive. How many times does someone have to try to kill you before you start being more cautious? I thought the book was also a bit predictable, basically knew the end 1/4 of the way thru the book.
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A great story.

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