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# Jack McDevitt

(1935)   Writer   United States

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Jack McDevitt is a writer from the United States, best known for *Inseln im Netz*.

## Quick Facts About Jack McDevitt

Born April 14, 1935

Nationality United States

Profession Writer

Notable works Inseln im Netz

## About Jack McDevitt

Jack McDevitt is an American science fiction author whose novels frequently deal with attempts to make contact with alien races, and with archaeology or xenoarchaeology. Most of his books concern either galactic relic hunters Alex Benedict and Chase Kolpath or superluminal space pilot Priscilla "Hutch" Hutchins. McDevitt has received numerous nominations for Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell awards. Seeker won the 2006 Nebula Award for Best Novel.

## Awards & Honors

Nebula Award for Best Novel John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel Locus Award for Best First Novel

##  Quotes by Jack McDevitt · Page 3

> [Life is a walk in the fog. Most people don't know that. They're fooled by the sunlight into thinking they can see…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jack-mcdevitt/life-is-a-walk-in-the-fog-most-people-don-t-know-that-they-re-fooled/)

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## Jack McDevitt by topic

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