A really great book. Well paced, though it drags just a bit towards the end.
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Spectre (Star Trek)
Spectre - Star Trek
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Retired and happily in love, James T. Kirk believes his adventuring days are over. But as he returns to Earth for the first time since his apparent "death" upon the Starship Enterprise™ NCC-1701-B, events elsewhere in the galaxy set in motion a mystery that may provide Kirk with his greatest challenge yet. The U.S.S. Enter... more » under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, is exploring an unstable region of space on a scientific mission of vital concern to Starfleet when they discover the last thing they ever expected to find: a lonely, battle-scarred vessel that is instantly recognizable to every member of Picard's crew. Five years after being lost with all hands in the Delta Quadrant, the Starship Voyager™ has come home! The commander of Starship Voyager, one Tom Paris, explains that Captain Kathryn Janeway and half of the original crew is dead, but if that is true, who is the mysterious woman who has kidnapped Kirk back on Earth, pleading with him to assist her against a threat to the entire Federation? All is not as it seems, and soon Kirk is forced to confront the hideous consequences of actions taken over thirty years before, as well as his own inner doubts. After years of quiet and isolation, does he still have what it takes to put things right -- and save the lives of everyone aboard a brand new Starship Enterprise? Can he still become the man he used to be? An unforgettable saga peopled by old friends and ancient enemies, Star Trek® Spectre propels Kirk on a journey of self-discovery every bit as harrowing as the cataclysmic new adventure that awaits him.
Author:
Retired and happily in love, James T. Kirk believes his adventuring days are over. But as he returns to Earth for the first time since his apparent "death" upon the Starship Enterprise™ NCC-1701-B, events elsewhere in the galaxy set in motion a mystery that may provide Kirk with his greatest challenge yet. The U.S.S. Enter... more » under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, is exploring an unstable region of space on a scientific mission of vital concern to Starfleet when they discover the last thing they ever expected to find: a lonely, battle-scarred vessel that is instantly recognizable to every member of Picard's crew. Five years after being lost with all hands in the Delta Quadrant, the Starship Voyager™ has come home! The commander of Starship Voyager, one Tom Paris, explains that Captain Kathryn Janeway and half of the original crew is dead, but if that is true, who is the mysterious woman who has kidnapped Kirk back on Earth, pleading with him to assist her against a threat to the entire Federation? All is not as it seems, and soon Kirk is forced to confront the hideous consequences of actions taken over thirty years before, as well as his own inner doubts. After years of quiet and isolation, does he still have what it takes to put things right -- and save the lives of everyone aboard a brand new Starship Enterprise? Can he still become the man he used to be? An unforgettable saga peopled by old friends and ancient enemies, Star Trek® Spectre propels Kirk on a journey of self-discovery every bit as harrowing as the cataclysmic new adventure that awaits him.
ISBN-13: 9780671008802
ISBN-10: 0671008803
Publication Date: 4/1/1999
Pages: 372
Rating: 29
ISBN-10: 0671008803
Publication Date: 4/1/1999
Pages: 372
Rating: 29
3.8 stars, based on 29 ratings
Publisher: Star Trek
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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Captain Kirk pretty much attains "superman" status in this novel. Adventure encompassed the Next Generation, Voyager and the original crew. Good story BUT I didn't appreciate the cliff hanging ending. tsk tsk.
A wonderful read.
The first Shatner Star Trek book I read was The Return, which was fantastic. So, I decided to pick up a few more of his books.
This book is Book 1 in Shatner's Mirror Universe Saga. It is followed by Dark Victory and then Preserver.
Overall, this book is only okay, but it is a setup book for a trilogy. The first 200 pages are a little slow. Kirk is not the Kirk of old. He keeps pining for his girlfriend Teilani over and over and over until you want to tear the book in two and burn it.
Then, somewhere around page 200, something clicks for Kirk and the book becomes fantastic for about the last 100-150 pages. High action, great Kirk-tastic moments, just a lot of fun. Really made me excited to read the second book, Dark Victory. Plus, of course, there is a big subplot about the Mirror Universe throughout which makes this a lot of fun.
Overall, I recommend it, but it's the beginning of a trilogy, so be prepared for that. And be prepared for Kirk to be a bit whiny the first 150-200 pages. It's still fun because you have characters like Picard, Bones and Scotty, but Kirk isn't really fun Kirk until about page 200.
Both Book 1 and Book 2 of this Mirror Universe trilogy have high action endings that leave you breathless for the next book.
This book is Book 1 in Shatner's Mirror Universe Saga. It is followed by Dark Victory and then Preserver.
Overall, this book is only okay, but it is a setup book for a trilogy. The first 200 pages are a little slow. Kirk is not the Kirk of old. He keeps pining for his girlfriend Teilani over and over and over until you want to tear the book in two and burn it.
Then, somewhere around page 200, something clicks for Kirk and the book becomes fantastic for about the last 100-150 pages. High action, great Kirk-tastic moments, just a lot of fun. Really made me excited to read the second book, Dark Victory. Plus, of course, there is a big subplot about the Mirror Universe throughout which makes this a lot of fun.
Overall, I recommend it, but it's the beginning of a trilogy, so be prepared for that. And be prepared for Kirk to be a bit whiny the first 150-200 pages. It's still fun because you have characters like Picard, Bones and Scotty, but Kirk isn't really fun Kirk until about page 200.
Both Book 1 and Book 2 of this Mirror Universe trilogy have high action endings that leave you breathless for the next book.
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- Science Fiction & Fantasy >> Authors, A-Z >> ( S ) >> Shatner, William
- Science Fiction & Fantasy >> Media >> Star Trek >> General
- Science Fiction & Fantasy >> Science Fiction >> General
