Light From Other Stars by Erika Swyler

This is a book about the mysteries of time and space - how a machine can unlock the secrets of the Universe or it can lead to being trapped in time forever. Two timelines are key to the story. The first is about Nedda growing up with her science driven parents in Florida during the mid-'80s. Even after Nedda watches as the Challenger space shuttle blows up in front of her it doesn't deter her from wanting to be an astronaut. Her father's invention will change her life as well as that of her parents and friends but it still won't change her desire to go to space. The second timeline is of Nedda as a part of a NASA mission in space that has problems. LIGHT FROM OTHER STARS is a magical journey into the "what if" Universe. Erika Swyler expertly blends the light and dark side of human emotions and the fascination with searching for other worlds. Strikingly beautiful and clear, it reads like a summer night sky - endless and mysterious.