Scientists travel to a distant planet to sift through the stunning remains of a lost civilization... The beautiful thing about this story is that it's so easy to read. It's a page-turning 'X-Files in space' with likeable characters, gripping scenes and a truly strange mystery. If you like science fiction that plays like a vivid movie in your head, try this one. Jack McDevitt is a master storyteller. And I love the classic cover artwork from Jim Burns.
9/10