If you were captivated by the archaeological quest and the desperate race to uncover the secrets of the Monument Makers in The Engines of God, you'll love Rendezvous with Rama. Clarke's classic follows a team of explorers as they investigate a mysterious alien cylinder entering the solar system, with the future of humanity hanging in the balance. The clear mission, escalating stakes, and scientific problem-solving will feel instantly familiar and thrilling.

If you enjoyed the way Priscilla Hutchins navigates a complex web of colleagues, rivals, and crewmates, you’ll appreciate the diverse cast in Leviathan Wakes. From detective Miller to officer Holden and their eclectic crews, the narrative follows multiple perspectives as they unravel a mystery with galaxy-shaking implications, echoing the teamwork and tensions found in McDevitt's novel.

If you were drawn to the plausible science, careful attention to technology, and the realistic approach to alien discovery in The Engines of God, Contact will resonate with you. Ellie Arroway’s journey to decode an extraterrestrial message is grounded in rigorous science, mirroring McDevitt’s detailed approach and making the stakes feel both wondrous and credible.

If the enigmatic Monument Makers and the ancient alien ruins fascinated you in McDevitt's novel, Children of Time will be a delight. Tchaikovsky’s epic traces humanity’s encounters with a startlingly original alien species, weaving together the rise of civilizations and the mysteries of an ancient world with the same sense of awe and surprise.

If you found yourself immersed in the detailed cosmic archaeology and grand scale of McDevitt’s universe, you’ll be swept away by the sprawling, meticulously crafted future in Revelation Space. Reynolds crafts a galaxy full of ancient mysteries, forgotten technologies, and cultures with deep histories, allowing you to lose yourself in worldbuilding as rich and evocative as McDevitt’s.