Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Star | 1991 | Dana Stabenow | Buy |
| 2 | A Handful of Stars | 1991 | Dana Stabenow | Buy |
| 3 | Red Planet Run | 1995 | Dana Stabenow | Buy |
The Star Svensdotter trilogy was Dana Stabenow’s first published fiction, appearing before she became known for Alaskan mysteries. The books follow Star Svensdotter through different stages of space exploration, from orbital construction to a run across the surface of Mars.
These early novels show Stabenow’s interest in strong female leads and frontier settings, themes she would later bring to her Alaska-based crime fiction. Fans of her mystery work may be surprised to find these science fiction titles in her catalog, but the practical problem-solving and adventure are consistent with the rest of her writing.