The Third Lynx

Description

Former agent Frank Compton races across the galaxy to prevent an evil group mind from acquiring powerful alien artifacts in the action-packed second installment of the Quadrail series from Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn Frank Compton saved the universe once-and for that he must die. Having temporarily stalled the Modhri, a sinister alien group intelligence, in its evil schemes for universal domination, the former Western Alliance Intelligence operative just wants to relax in first class with his stunning, half-human partner, Bayta, aboard the worlds-linking intra-galactic transportation system, the Quadrail. But when their peace is disturbed by an annoying human passenger spinning wild tales of alien art objects, and the pest is discovered dead soon after, Compton and Bayta realize there can be no rest. The galaxy remains in grave danger. Now on a mission to find ancient sculptures, relics of a long-extinct alien civilization, Compton must elude a relentless special agent who believes him to be a murderer. But that's only the tip of the iceberg, for everything ties into the Modhri's secret war against all the planets along the Quadrail lines-and the enemy's unique ability to enslave the minds of every creature it comes into contact with means an assassin could be anywhere . . . or anyone.

Timothy Zahn is the New York Times-bestselling science fiction author of more than forty novels, as well as many novellas and short stories. Best known for his contributions to the expanded Star Wars universe of books, including the Thrawn trilogy, Zahn also wrote the Cobra series and the young adult Dragonback series-the first novel of which, Dragon and Thief, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Zahn currently resides in Oregon with his family.

Hang on! Hugo-winner Zahn takes off on a rip-roaring interstellar train ride with hard-boiled hero Frank Compton tough-guy PI fiction and characters straight out of Dick Tracy make this night train a juicily familiar joyride. "Publishers Weekly on Night Train to Rigel" An inventive plot Zahn's strength is hard science fiction, and he excels at technical description. The comic-book-like nonstop action will attract fans of the genre. "Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Night Train to Rigel" Zahn plays out his suspense as deftly as always, building a tense situation and ultimately defusing it in believable and pleasing ways. "Locus on Manta's Gift" Zahn paints every futuristic detail with gleamy realism and mock-scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk. Immensely appealing. "Kirkus Reviews on Angelmass" Through in-depth characterization, as well as toothsome scientific and political mysteries, Zahn unfolds an intricate tale of adventure sure to please his many fans. "Publishers Weekly on Angelmass"" "Hang on! Hugo-winner Zahn takes off on a rip-roaring interstellar train ride with hard-boiled hero Frank Compton...tough-guy PI fiction and characters straight out of Dick Tracy make this night train a juicily familiar joyride." --"Publishers Weekly" on "Night Train to Rigel" "An inventive plot...Zahn's strength is hard science fiction, and he excels at technical description. The comic-book-like nonstop action will attract fans of the genre." --"Romantic Times BOOKreviews" on "Night Train to Rigel" "Zahn plays out his suspense as deftly as always, building a tense situation and ultimately defusing it in believable and pleasing ways." --"Locus" on "Manta's Gift" "Zahn paints every futuristic detail with gleamy realism and mock-scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk. Immensely appealing." --"Kirkus Reviews" on "Angelmass" "Through in-depth characterization, as well as toothsome scientific and political mysteries, Zahn unfolds an intricate tale of adventure sure to please his many fans." --"Publishers Weekly" on "Angelmass" "Hang on! Hugo-winner Zahn takes off on a rip-roaring interstellar train ride with hard-boiled hero Frank Compton...tough-guy PI fiction and characters straight out of Dick Tracy make this night train a juicily familiar joyride." -"Publishers Weekly" on "Night Train to Rigel" "An inventive plot...Zahn's strength is hard science fiction, and he excels at technical description. The comic-book-like nonstop action will attract fans of the genre." -"Romantic Times BOOKreviews" on "Night Train to Rigel" "Zahn plays out his suspense as deftly as always, building a tense situation and ultimately defusing it in believable and pleasing ways." -"Locus" on "Manta's Gift" "Zahn paints every futuristic detail with gleamy realism and mock-scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk. Immensely appealing." -"Kirkus Reviews" on "Angelmas " Hang on! Hugo-winner Zahn takes off on a rip-roaring interstellar train ride with hard-boiled hero Frank Compton ... tough-guy PI fiction and characters straight out of Dick Tracy make this night train a juicily familiar joyride. " -- Publishers Weekly on Night Train to Rigel & nbsp; " An inventive plot ... Zahn ' s strength is hard science fiction, and he excels at technical description. The comic-book-like nonstop action will attract fans of the genre. " -- Romantic Times BOOKreviews on Night Train to Rigel & nbsp; " Zahn plays out his suspense as deftly as always, building a tense situation and ultimately defusing it in believable and pleasing ways. " -- Locus on Manta ' s Gift & nbsp; " Zahn paints every futuristic detail with gleamy realism and mock-scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk. Immensely appealing. " -- Kirkus Reviews on Angelmass & nbsp; " Through in-depth characterization, as well as toothsome scientific and political mysteries, Zahn unfolds an intricate tale of adventure sure to please his many fans. " -- Publishers Weekly on Angelmass " Hang on! Hugo-winner Zahn takes off on a rip-roaring interstellar train ride with hard-boiled hero Frank Compton... tough-guy PI fiction and characters straight out of Dick Tracy make this night train a juicily familiar joyride." -- "Publishers Weekly" on "Night Train to Rigel" " An inventive plot... Zahn' s strength is hard science fiction, and he excels at technical description. The comic-book-like nonstop action will attract fans of the genre." -- "Romantic Times BOOKreviews" on "Night Train to Rigel" " Zahn plays out his suspense as deftly as always, building a tense situation and ultimately defusing it in believable and pleasing ways." -- "Locus" on "Manta' s Gift" " Zahn paints every futuristic detail with gleamy realism and mock-scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk. Immensely appealing." -- "Kirkus Reviews" on "Angelmass" " Through in-depth characterization, as well as toothsome scientific and political mysteries, Zahn unfolds an intricate tale of adventure sure to please his many fans." -- "Publishers Weekly" on "Angelmass"