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Stargate SG-1 #26
Murder at the SGC
To catch a killer...
A civilian contractor has been murdered at Stargate Command. Colonel Mitchell and SG-1, off-world at the time of the crime, are tapped by General Landry to investigate the death before it draws unwelcome attention from the Pentagon.
While Mitchell, Vala and Teal’c return to the SGC, Daniel Jackson and Colonel Carter continue their search for the Sangraal. But when it becomes clear that SG-1 are not investigating a simple murder but a conspiracy that extends well beyond the SGC – and Earth – the whole team becomes ensnared in a complex and deadly mystery.
In this gripping adventure, SG-1 follows the tangled trail from victim to murderer and the team finds itself and the entire SGC in grave danger...
A civilian contractor has been murdered at Stargate Command. Colonel Mitchell and SG-1, off-world at the time of the crime, are tapped by General Landry to investigate the death before it draws unwelcome attention from the Pentagon.
While Mitchell, Vala and Teal’c return to the SGC, Daniel Jackson and Colonel Carter continue their search for the Sangraal. But when it becomes clear that SG-1 are not investigating a simple murder but a conspiracy that extends well beyond the SGC – and Earth – the whole team becomes ensnared in a complex and deadly mystery.
In this gripping adventure, SG-1 follows the tangled trail from victim to murderer and the team finds itself and the entire SGC in grave danger...
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2015
About the author
Amy Griswold
30 books37 followersAmy Griswold is the co-author of Death by Silver, Stargate Atlantis: The Lost, Stargate Atlantis: Allegiance, and Stargate Atlantis: Inheritors, as well as the author of Stargate SG-1: Heart's Desire and “Caden’s Death,” in Sword and Sorceress 25. She lives in Chapel Hill with her partner Jo, daughter Beth, and two opinionated cats.
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April 8, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. It was like watching the show again, and the characters voice came through clearly. The plot was enjoyable and I didn’t guess the culprit right away.
October 28, 2018
It was a fun read. Made me feel as if I was watching the show again, which was a treat when it was on. Was a good mystery too, I can usually figure out the mystery fairly quickly. This time it took a bit more to figure out. But still enjoyable.
November 4, 2018
Utterly forgettable plot. I was barely keeping up with it due to the lack of any engagement on my end. Could have done something interesting with the premise on hand, but it just ended up rather bland.
June 14, 2021
Really good. A lot happened but the character moments were still there. Really enjoyed seeing the characters together again, especially as we only had 2 seasons with Mitchell, Valla and Landry. It's always good to see more adventures about SG-1.
September 26, 2021
Based on the Stargate SG1 series, this book is set in the tenth season.
The author did a good job of managing both the mystery and scifi part of the story. She also did an excellent job of capturing the voices of the main characters, in particular Cam and Vala.
The author did a good job of managing both the mystery and scifi part of the story. She also did an excellent job of capturing the voices of the main characters, in particular Cam and Vala.
October 3, 2023
They need to write more like this one.
This was a fun and convoluted mystery with murder, poison, Ancient devices and plenty of action to keep things moving. It was a fun novel to read, and differed from the previous books in a pleasant way.
This was a fun and convoluted mystery with murder, poison, Ancient devices and plenty of action to keep things moving. It was a fun novel to read, and differed from the previous books in a pleasant way.
April 23, 2024
Captures the characters pretty well
A fun mystery with the later version of SG1. It captures the spirit and the characters well and is enjoyable even if you aren't up on all the lore of the latter seasons.
A fun mystery with the later version of SG1. It captures the spirit and the characters well and is enjoyable even if you aren't up on all the lore of the latter seasons.
August 4, 2025
took me ages to finish because it dragged a lot in the middle and there was an unnecessary b-plot with the cave stuff etc 😭 the character insights were interesting though and it definitely picked up the pace closer to the end of the book ❤️
September 16, 2019
Very well written. You can "hear" all the TV characters voices.
January 26, 2020
Adventure mixed with intrigue. I loved this from start to finish - which is rare for a Stargate novel!
February 4, 2024
Really good story that utilizes all the characters well!
November 26, 2024
Delightful. Really nailed the characters and the tone of the show, fun mystery and pleasant diversion. Will look for more from this author.
February 20, 2016
Murder At The SGC is a companion book to the Stargate SG-1 TV series and is penned to fall between the TV episodes titled "Insiders" and "Uninvited" in Season 10. Colonel Cameron Mitchell leads SG-1, Vala Mal Doran is currently part of the team and General Landry heads up the SGC with Dr Carolyn Lam in charge of the infirmary.
There is quite a lot going on in this story. Daniel is searching for Sangraal a legendary weapon linked to Camelot and Merlin. A weapon which they might be able to use against the Ori threat.
The team are called back when Dr Vincent Oliver, a civilian archaeologist is found dead. Poisoned from ingesting a toxin on a primitive weapon he was studying. The team have 72 hours to solve the crime before the NID come crawling over the SGC for answers. Investigations reveal that he didn't get on well with the three other archaeologists that he worked with and suspicions grow when Vala discovers fake Goa'uld artefacts replacing genuine pieces.
The story goes back and forth between the search for Merlin's weapon and the search for a murderer at the SGC. On two different occasions SG-1 members are chased and attacked by those they suspect are from The Trust, a dangerous power hungry group. It looks like the closer they get to answers, the more nervous The Trust are getting.
The storyline was quite long and drawn out which reflected lower key less memorable TV episodes. The book would benefit from another sweep through editing, on at least 3 occasions key player names were incorrect in the version I was reading. The best character for me was Vala, I felt they author was spot on with her character.
There is quite a lot going on in this story. Daniel is searching for Sangraal a legendary weapon linked to Camelot and Merlin. A weapon which they might be able to use against the Ori threat.
The team are called back when Dr Vincent Oliver, a civilian archaeologist is found dead. Poisoned from ingesting a toxin on a primitive weapon he was studying. The team have 72 hours to solve the crime before the NID come crawling over the SGC for answers. Investigations reveal that he didn't get on well with the three other archaeologists that he worked with and suspicions grow when Vala discovers fake Goa'uld artefacts replacing genuine pieces.
The story goes back and forth between the search for Merlin's weapon and the search for a murderer at the SGC. On two different occasions SG-1 members are chased and attacked by those they suspect are from The Trust, a dangerous power hungry group. It looks like the closer they get to answers, the more nervous The Trust are getting.
The storyline was quite long and drawn out which reflected lower key less memorable TV episodes. The book would benefit from another sweep through editing, on at least 3 occasions key player names were incorrect in the version I was reading. The best character for me was Vala, I felt they author was spot on with her character.
May 24, 2015
This is quite frankly the best SG-1 novel i've read so far. I never felt like Griswold was just fubbing her way through, she felt like a genuine fan given the chance to write for a series she actually loved. That is always something to look for when you're reading a tie-in novel. The fun combination of bumbling murder mystery and Stargate science was fun and i really liked the insight we got into the characters. It certainly felt like we were getting a look at their thoughts and not just reading a shallow impression. I especially liked the way Vala was perceived by each of the members of SG-1, it was great seeing how they viewed her history and her role with them. This one was definitely worth a read.
December 20, 2015
Vala was the best part
This was a fun read and Vala got to shine a bit. Sam was also in good form as was Teal'c. Mitchell and Daniel kept getting lost in introspection almost to the point of being whiny. And for some inexplicable reason there were numerous times when Jack was referred to in the present tense as Colonel O'Neill. He's already in Washington with his second star by this time. Sloppy editing.
This was a fun read and Vala got to shine a bit. Sam was also in good form as was Teal'c. Mitchell and Daniel kept getting lost in introspection almost to the point of being whiny. And for some inexplicable reason there were numerous times when Jack was referred to in the present tense as Colonel O'Neill. He's already in Washington with his second star by this time. Sloppy editing.
June 30, 2015
This is a fun read and as a fan of the series I had all of the sights and sounds of that universe already in mind. I'm not sure how it would stand up to someone unfamiliar with the characters, timeline or premise, nor would it satisfy someone looking for a literary novel. It's what I call a popcorn read, and it was the tasty movie kind that isn't necessarily nutritional but deeply satisfying to consume nonetheless.
January 5, 2016
an SG1 story for fast reading, no hard brain.
fits into the show plot, story line makes sense. characters are recognizable and have more voice than they had on the show.
murder and mystery not clear till the last minute.
I am one of minority who likes Colonel Mitchell and will welcome more books with this character
Recommend it for passing time and SG fans.
fits into the show plot, story line makes sense. characters are recognizable and have more voice than they had on the show.
murder and mystery not clear till the last minute.
I am one of minority who likes Colonel Mitchell and will welcome more books with this character
Recommend it for passing time and SG fans.
June 5, 2015
Good who dunnit
While SG-1 begin search for the Sangraal,there's a murder at the base. Interwoven with the Sangraal mystery is the mystery of a murder involving NID, suspecting even Dr. lam. Zats, gunshots, and bombs, and a ticking clock make a fun read to the end.
While SG-1 begin search for the Sangraal,there's a murder at the base. Interwoven with the Sangraal mystery is the mystery of a murder involving NID, suspecting even Dr. lam. Zats, gunshots, and bombs, and a ticking clock make a fun read to the end.
October 17, 2015
Another fantastic SG-1 adventure. A archaeologist has been murdered while Jackson and Carter are stuck offworld searching for a ancient weapon the others have to find out why and who has struck at the core of Stargate Command. Faithful to the hit 10 season TV series.
August 7, 2016
An SG-1 Detective Novel
I liked this book. It started out a bit slow with a usual detective story plotline but then evolved into an adventure involving all the characters I love from season 9 and 10 of the TV show.
I liked this book. It started out a bit slow with a usual detective story plotline but then evolved into an adventure involving all the characters I love from season 9 and 10 of the TV show.
May 9, 2015
Meh.
April 6, 2016
I really wasn't expecting much form this entry in the SG series - a murder mystery? Yawn. But I read it anyway, and it was pretty good. Integrated a lot of SG1 'mythology' into the story.
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