Collaborators

First-rate world-building from a writer gifted with soaring imagination and good old-fashioned Sense of Wonder. 

— C.J. Cherryh

A compelling tale of political intrigue, and well-meaning intentions creating disastrous tragedies. … and a romantic and intellectually sexy gender discussion wrapped up in a compelling novel.

— J. M. Frey, Lambda Literary Award reviews

The alien biology and first-contact dynamics are handled unusually deftly; the narrative polyphony weaves complex melodies and harmonies. [The] world is effortlessly immersive and teems with fully realized characters. 

— Starship Reckless

Keeps the reader’s interest with solid prose and…adventure.

— Publisher’s Weekly

Collaborators takes the familiar plot of "first contact" and makes something new of it. Its evocation of an alien species and culture is both fascinating and enlightening, and [Ross] uses that culture to draw parallels and contrasts to our own human behavior which are sobering and yet also hopeful. Do yourself a favor and read it!

— Kate Elliot

Collaborators tells a story that resonates deeply with our own history, yet at the same time evokes a culture and people unlike any on Earth.  [It] is not only a rousing good story, it is also the kind of thoughtful fiction that offers new insights with each reading.

— Catherine Asaro

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Collaborators. It's big, with a very effective overarching plot, supported by nice individual subplots, and a plethora of vibrant and dynamic characters.  It is excellent!

— Mary Rosenblum