The Stars Blue Yonder

Third in the series by Sandra McDonald, this book stands well on it's own, and leaves space for a continuation in another volume. The weaving of aboriginal myth with science fiction makes this series one of the most original in recent memory. The author has done a wonderful job of creating characters that you care about, a plot line that is interesting and takes you on a fascinating journey through both space and time. Hard SF mixed with a bit of romance, military conflict with a hostile alien culture, and an engaging narrative that holds it all together. Highly recommended.

This is the third book in the trilogy begun with The Outback Stars. I loved this trilogy from start to finish and this final book didn't disappoint. Impossible to summarize without spoiling things, but everyone I loved in the first and second books are here to finish things off. And there are new characters to love, ones I hope will find books of their own. I recommend this trilogy highly. It's ironic, since I resisted reading The Outback Stars for some time. I thought it was military sf, which I don't particularly care for. It is set in the military, but it's so much more than that: a touching love story, a mystical journey through Aboriginal myth, a mystery, and a confrontation with alien technology. Just a great read.