Big differences between the two!! As the trouble builds, the surviving crew members end up on Earth, hoping for rescue by their Martian colonies. We find that some descendants are living on Mars, but there are some on Earth. How big these issues are come to light when troubles arise soon after they enter Earth orbit. What we learn when the crew first awakens is that the members were not screened well psychologically and that has created issues between the surviving crew members. Their first indication that something might be wrong is the lack of activity in the solar system as well as the lack of communication from Earth. Surprise! They are coming home to an Earth that is 800 years older in real time. You have a group of interplanetary explorers that awaken on their return to Earth and prepare to be welcomed home as heroes. I took a chance on this book since it was included in Audible Plus.

Paul Heitsch gives his usual stellar interpretation of the characters. Reality notwithstanding, this was one novel I could have done without. The brutal and dark side of human behavior which kept emerging as the story progressed was not how I like devote my mental real estate. While some may feel the examination of group dynamics when put in the unique circumstances found in BLUESHIFT to be a worthwhile endeavor, I did not. I did NOT find this to be the case with BLUESHIFT. THE BLACKFLEET TRILOGY, THE EXPANSION WARS TRILOGY, the entire OMEGA FORCE SERIES - they are all full of characters you can develop a real kinship with. He has a wonderful way of introducing me to characters whom I like, can often identify with, and who make me feel like I am maybe a little better person after getting to know them. Let me start by saying that I am an inveterate Joshua Dalzelle fan.

Blueshift by Joshua Dalzelle