Need help regard Jack McDevitt's books

[Mary JL]

I have previously read two of McDevitt's stand-alone novels--Eternity Road andAncient Shores and really enjoyed his work.

Now I have found a copuple of books in his Alex Benedict series. Can anyone tell me if these will stand alone or must they be read in order?

Thank you for any infor you can provide!

[Deedee]

Hi - the Alex Benedict series is stand-alone. There is an occasional one-sentence reference to a previous book in the series, but it is a throw-away sentence, not integral to the plot.

[Josh]

Which one would you say is one of the best (not just to start out with, but the best one in general)?

[Mary JL]

Thanks, Deedee, for the quick response!

[Bill]

I agree the Alex Benedict books are standalone. Bu, I think over the series both Alex and and esp, Chase have grown. Chase has really come into her own over the years.