The Devil’s Eye – Jack McDevitt (an Alex Benedict novel)

Title: The Devil’s Eye

Series: Alex Benedict

Author: Jack McDevitt

Genre: Science Fiction

I have loved the last few Alex Benedict novels I’ve gotten my hands on. McDevitt does an excellent job crafting a very intriguing mystery, as well as crafting a very captivating future history.

This story started off with just as much promise as the others, and while the story was just as intriguing, in the end it just wasn’t quite as  good as the last few. McDevitt raises the stakes in this novel, as far as who is affected by the outcome of Alex and Chase’s investigation. I did enjoy the fact that Chase became something of a celebrity due to her role in the final outcome…(but I will say no more to avoid spoiling what happens).

You do not have to have read the other novels in this series to enjoy this one, though you will recognize some characters, and having read the other novels will help you with some deeper character development.

I guess overall it was good, but just not as good as other stuff by McDevitt.

Worldview: Secular

Age Recommendation: Most of the subject matter is appropriate for children as young as middle school, though there are a few themes which make me hesitant to recommend it for any age below high school.