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Forty-one years ago, the renowned physicist Dr. Christopher Robin vanished. Before his disappearance, his fringe science theories about the existence of endless alternate universes had earned him both admirers and enemies.
Now his widow has died and Alex Benedict has been asked to handle the auction of the physicist’s artifacts—leading the public to once again speculate on the mystery surrounding Robin’s disappearance. Did he finally find the door between parallel universes that he had long sought?
Intrigued, Benedict and Chase Kolpath embark on their own investigation as they follow the missing man’s trail into the unknown to uncover the truth—a truth people are willing to kill to protect…
I rather enjoyed this tromp into the Benedict universe. McDevitt's previous two novels(Devil's Eye and Echo) both seemed a little rushed in their style as opposed to the slow build of Seeker, Polaris and A Talent for War.
The only part that felt a little forced was the AI storyline but it was a necessary device to move the story in the direction that brought us to a conclusion point.
Whether this be his last adventure or simply a jump-point that takes us on a host of new adventures, this novel is fun, intelligent and highly recommended by this reader.
Enjoy.
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Posted January 5, 2012
I have read at almost everything Mr.McDevit has written and enjoy his work. No exception here. If you are new to this author don't start here, start at his early works. Excellent sci/fi author.
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Posted June 5, 2012
I'm not really sure why I bought and read the entire series. I think it is because I liked the first book and just kept reading them.
All of the books pretty much follow the same pattern.
1) Historically significant event
2) Artifact associated with the event
3) Alex & Chase find our look for said artifact
4) Attempt(s) on their lives
5) They discover some historically or culturally significant event associated with their journey
6) They triumph historically
The books are short and easy to read and the premise of most books is reasonably interesting.
If your're a Science Fiction space opera fan, you might find the somewhat Indiana Jones connection interesting.
While the books aren't bad, they certainly don't represent the best in the genre.
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Posted February 12, 2013
This is where the bios go
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I can only hope there is a #7 in the series. Alex Benedict and Chase Kolpath are two of my favorite people, and they live in a time and place I would like to live in myself.
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Posted August 8, 2012
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Posted August 1, 2012
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Posted May 30, 2012
McDevitt weaves a great story.
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Posted February 2, 2012
The latest installment in the Alex Benedict series is cerainly among the best in the series. If you're a fan of McDevitt's blending of mystery with science fiction, you won't be disappointed.
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Posted January 21, 2012
Good one, still think Echo was the best.
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Posted December 23, 2011
Still good
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Posted November 11, 2011
Couldn't put it down. Very enjoyable!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Karen Howard arrives at the office of Alex Benedict and Chase Kolpath wanting to hire them to find good prices for her late sister Elizabeth's estate. After insulting Chase by demanding to meet with Alex, she explains her sibling was married to famous physicist Chris Robin who had theories on multiverse realties and vanishing ships before disappearing over four decades ago. Chase explains to Karen there is no market for items owned by a scientist. Alex tells Chase that Chris is famous for vanishing just outside his house; his junk should sell well.
Alex tells Chase they will look into the disappearance though they will not solve it as their investigation will drive interest and value up. Chase cautions Alex that if they solve the mystery value collapses. Thus they begin the odyssey when retired Dr. jerry asks about the Robin items. Thus the pair visits the Christopher Robin Society and soon travel to planet Villanueva, home to abandoned raging AIs while the inquiry turns as convoluted as the missing Abonai vessel that became "lost" six years ago .
The latest Benedict-Kolpath science fiction mystery (see The Devil's Eye) is a great entry as the lead sleuths search for a lost astrophysicist that takes them on a wild adventure. Besides not pooh the name of the scientist, this is a fast-paced thriller from the moment Karen meets skeptical Alex. Fans will enjoy Alex's narration of what happens to Chase and him as his partner leads him into several hair-raising escapades.
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Overview
Forty-one years ago, the renowned physicist Dr. Christopher Robin vanished. Before his disappearance, his fringe science theories about the existence of endless alternate universes had earned him both admirers and enemies.
Now his widow has died and Alex Benedict has been asked to handle the auction of the physicist’s artifacts—leading the public to once again speculate on the mystery surrounding Robin’s disappearance. Did he finally find the ...