Symphony for Sitara

By Donald a Nolte

A large object collides with the star Altair, causing it to spew deadly levels of radiation. Beings on its third planet must find a new home. Their scout ship takes 80 years to reach the Solar System. All members of the crew die en route, leaving their artificially intelligent computer to negotiate with Earth authorities. Protagonists Tara and Jon meet at an astrophysics lecture. As mission specialist, Jon makes first contact. Media frenzy and paranoia ensue. With Earth authorities not keen on refugees, Alta prepares a settlement on Mars.At the conclusion, large vessels are observed coming from Proxima-b, and Altairians ally with Earth in preparing for second contact.This novel looks at technologies of the future while peering into human motivations. It highlights the need for world unity to confront catastrophic risks. It recognizes love as the unifying force.xxxMember of a New England writers group, Don Nolte presents this saga of first contact with a people in need of a home, wrapped in a century-long love story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731274408
• ISBN13: 9781731274403
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"