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McCaffrey again explores the effects of institutionalized memory loss on a culture in the third volume of a series that began with Crystal Singer . Killashandra Ree, one of the rare individuals with perfect pitch who can find and cut the Ballybran crystals on which much of the galaxy's economy is based, turns away from her lover and partner Lars Dahl when he becomes head of the Heptite Guild and, to her discomfort, moves to bring some order into the workings of the organization that controls the crystal trade. In order to work with crystal one must adapt to a symbiotic organism that heals humans rapidly and prolongs life; as a side effect, those who handle crystal lose their memories, forgetting the locations of good mining sites as well as the identities of their friends and lovers. While Lars undertakes various projects to overcome this disability, Killashandra has an off-planet fling. Eventually she reconciles herself to change, finding possible salvation for them all. As lacking in coherence as a crystal singer's life and bereft of interesting characters, this episodic McCaffrey effort is a major disappointment.
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"A treat for long-time McCaffrey fans, a good read and a satisfying look at one of the most haunting facets of the crystal singers' profession."
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When Killashandra Ree joined the mysterious Heptite Guild, she knew that she would be forever changed. Crystal singing brought ecstasy and pain, near-eternal life...and gradual loss of memory. What she hadn't counted on was the loneliness she felt when her heart still remembered what her mind had forgotten. Fortunately, someone still cared enough to try to salvage what was left of Killashandra's mind. But she would have to learn to open herself--to another person, and to all her unpleasant memories.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey; 1st THUS edition (March 22, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345384911
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345384911
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars In Sci-Fi, there is intelligent life over 40, August 15, 1999
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I read McCaffrey when I want to be comforted by the presence of basically decent people. The plots don't matter to me much and the attempts at true sci-fi technology are something to skipped over as quickly as possible (eg. the workings of a Hive ship.) For that reason, I have also enjoyed McCaffrey's non-Sci-fi books, in particular "A Stitch in Snow".

The Crystal Singer series is my favorite sci-fi trilogy and Crystal Line is my favorite of the three books. In Crystal Singer, we have the usual angry and mis-treated teenager who strikes out on her own and is attracted to the domineering macho types. In Killashandra, we have a woman who has matured enough to change her taste in men. But in Crystal Line we have one of the very few "middle-aged" (I know she's actually several hundred years old according to the plot) heroines in sci-fi. Her decisions about what she will do with her life, and who she will do it with, are long over. But she still has decisions to make about how she will deal with both the choices that she has made and the things that life has done to her.

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4.0 out of 5 stars the best book in the trilogy, October 24, 1998
I was less than inspired by the first two Crystal Singer books. Killashandra was a fun heroine, but not too appealing, and her adventures were somewhat...silly. However, I hate leaving loose ends, so I started reading "Crystal Line"...and was quite pleasantly surprised! Oh, the adventures here are still rather irrelevant. Killa and Lars could have been doing anything, that's not really the point. The point is, in THIS book, the profession of Crystal Singing, the joys and triumphs it brings and the hazards of the job are finally explored, and it's...haunting. Lars is sweet, though he still doesn't do much for me. Killa, however, finally stops being the diva and faces the past she struggled for so long to suppress and has to find what her heart is searching for. Through the course of the book, several loose ends are tied up (it's recommended that the reader not wait too long between reading "Crystal Singer" and "Crystal Line"), and the ending is...perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The third in the Crystal Trilogy --sci fi at its very best, February 24, 2001
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Killashandra, Crystal Singer, returns for a third novel in the Crystal Series. I recommend you read these in order as the events in the first two lead up to this novel.

Killashandra is now a mature Crystal Singer. She enjoys the benefits of life on Ballybran as one of the rare and valuable miners of Crystal. The career of a Singer brings wealth, long life and a certain cachet in the Galaxy. But it comes at a heavy price; loss of memory and thus an inability to maintain any meaningful relationships. Singers are encouraged to document their lives with a recorded journal so they can pick up the pieces of their personality and not become shallow and venal.

Killashandra and Lars Dahl, her new-found love from the previous novel, face new challenges for the Heptite Guild. But their relationship is threatened by forces behind the scenes. Is Lars working for or against Killashandra?

This is a fine conclusion to the two previous novels and one of my favorite series.

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4.0 out of 5 stars good fluff
This is another McCaffrey book. If you're into her writing and her style this is typical. The storyline is basic the difference is there's a few surprises. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Cottrell

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Line
A great read, wrapping up the story started in Crystal Singer and continued in Killashandra.
Published 7 months ago by Ms. Torun Almer

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Singer Series
I love these characters, and I am glad this book gave me a chance to see them evolve. New ideas for the series are presented, so I hope we get another book soon about the Junk... Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. A. Innerarity

4.0 out of 5 stars A fitting ending for the series
A must read for those who liked the first two books. Somewhat slow at some points, but quite interesting. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Leo F. Fernandes

2.0 out of 5 stars Barely makes the grade
This book does not live up to first two books in the trilogy.This book was poorly written, although the ending is somewhat satisfying. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by Kayla P.

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Line
Just filling out my library with a good read. I like McCaffrey, not deep, but well written.
Published on January 9, 2007 by Scott Moulton

3.0 out of 5 stars Words McCaffrey is not allowed to use anymore:
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"good brew"
"Jewel Junk"
"Lanzecki"

Though I greatly enjoyed Crystal Singer, and thought Killashandra, though flawed and not up to the... Read more
Published on January 4, 2007 by T.F.

3.0 out of 5 stars Great ending to the trilogy;
I love the CRYSTAL SINGER trilogy----KILLASHANDRA is my favorite of the three, although I like this one as well. Read more
Published on April 28, 2005 by Jamaica Layne

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice finale to a wonderful trilogy
While Crystal Line is NOT my favorite book in this trilogy, it is still a good read. It is great to go back to Ballybran and cut crystal with Lars and Killashandra. Read more
Published on March 23, 2005 by J. Black

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine end to a great serise
Killasandra and the love of her life, Lars, have both become experienced crystal singers. They enjoy all the perks of the job, lots of credit and long life, but they also suffer... Read more
Published on March 19, 2003 by Michelle Davis

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