Double Contact (The Sector General Novels)

Name: Double Contact (The Sector General Novels)
Price: 17.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (122 reviews)
Author: James White

by James White

Literary Fiction Science Fiction

4.7 (122)

4.7 stars from 122 reviews

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Last checked: Jul 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy hard sci-fi that treats alien biology and medicine seriously, with genuine problem-solving at its heart.
You appreciate ensemble casts where characters from wildly different species work together with mutual respect and occasional dry humour.
You want adventure that doesn't rely on conflict between humans and aliens, but on collaborative detective work across species barriers.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer human-centric stories where Earth or humanity plays the central role in galactic affairs.
You want fast-paced action and combat. This is procedural and contemplative, focused on diagnosis rather than violence.
You're looking for standalone novels. This is book five in an ongoing series with established characters and relationships you'll want to know.

About this book

Dr. Prilicla, an empathic insectoid surgeon with years of experience at the galaxy's premier hospital, is assigned to lead an expedition responding to three distress beacons. His investigation reveals two previously unknown intelligent species, one of which has nearly destroyed the other. He also discovers evidence of a failed first contact and an opportunity to correct it. Drilicla must determine an accurate diagnosis to prevent one of the species from extinction. The novel is part of the Sector General series.

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Currently 4.7★ from 122 reviews

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