SOLVED. Sci/Fi; A group of friends scientist go on an expedition to another planet after intercepting a song. There's a 20+ year travel time. [s]

[Yvonne]

Read a series at least 6 years ago. A group of friends scientist go on an expedition to another planet after intercepting a song. There's a 20+ year travel time. I remember there's a minister, a older childless couple, and another guy who is really tall. The first beings they meet are furry with tails, they are able to live with and communicate with them for a while teaching them how to better grow their harvest.

Eventually another being come to the colony/village and all hell breaks loose.

There is a second book of a new crew that followed and rescue the first crew.

I don't know the name, and I want to add it to my read list.

Thanks.

[Kate]

I'm moving this thread to the Unsolved folder, since that is where the seekers and curious look.

[Joseph]

You're not thinking of The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, are you?

[Yvonne]

not the Martian Chronicles, Thanks Joseph it was a good try.

[Andy]

"The Sparrow" The Sparrow and its sequel "Children of God"

[Mawgojzeta]

I would second Andy's suggestion.

[Zoe's Human]

I will third Andy's suggestion.

[Kate]

Definitely The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. I highly recommend it. Sections of it are lyrical and other sections are how horrifying lack of cultural understanding can be.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Yvonne, can you confirm that "The Sparrow" was your book?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

No response but 3 members agree. Moving to Solved.