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“He had to raise his voice to be heard over the wind. 'That Might be our future in that box.' 'The future is ours to take, Jack we don't need anybody to give it to us.' Walker looked out through the windows at the lake. It was immense.”

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Jack McDevitt
Jack McDevitt

Jack McDevitt is an American science fiction author known for his hard science fiction works, born on April 14, 1935. His novels often feature themes such as time travel, extraterrestrial life, and cosmic exploration. McDevitt's writing career began in the 1970s, and he has published numerous works to date. more

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