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Chindi

Jack McDevitt

Published 2002 by Ace Books · 403 pages

Nebula · 2004

Finalist
Science Fiction

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12 award entries · 12 books · 1 wins · 1998–2015

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Synopsis

When a group of alien contact enthusiasts charter a ship to investigate a mysterious transmission, they discover the chindi — a vast alien vessel collecting records of civilizations across the galaxy. But exploring the ship proves deadly, and Priscilla Hutchins must keep her passengers alive.

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Space Opera
Alien ContactSpace Exploration

Details

Series
Academy · Book 3
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780441009381