"Telepathic alien love and adventure story"

Dr. Mara Armand is an empath who has been in telepathic contact with an alien from another planet. Sander's people explore planets telepathically without any actual physical contact. As time goes on, the telepathic contact between Mara and Sander becomes more personal. They never expected to meet in person, but an accident in space leaves him no choice but to go to Earth. There have been aliens on the planet before and they proved to be Earth's enemies, so the World Federation is understandably wary of this latest alien. Mara has come to love Sander even before he lands on her planet and they work together to gain peace.

Generally I liked this book but I did have a bit of a problem in the beginning with her accepting an alien (one that actually looks like an alien) without even batting an eye. The secondary characters and plot help to round out this story.

Sensuality: Borderline NC17: some unusual (alien) sexual situations.

Reviewed by Emily Anne
Posted April 30, 2002

Also available in paperback (ISBN 1843604639).

Summary

Mara Armand, director of a foundation for the protection and study of humans with extrasensory abilities, has made telepathic contact with an alien starship captain orbiting the earth.

After weeks of nightly telepathic visits with Captain Sander, Mara develops an intimate mental relationship with her unseen alien lover. She experiences his need, his passion, and his sensual touch, but it is a bittersweet relationship for the laws of the Explorers forbid them to ever meet.

An accident in space changes everything and Mara and Sander are given the chance they never thought they'd have. Threatened by World Federation troops from without and jealous hatred from within, their survival now depends on the strength of their bond and a ragtag army of young Sensitives willing to risk their lives for an alien starship captain.