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*This
review contains spoilers*
After
receiving a distress call, the Enterprise attempts to assist a Klingon vessel
that has become stranded in a strange storm in space. Upon beaming over to the
ship, Captain Kirk finds himself suddenly thrust into what seems to be the
future and under the control of the race that has been his mortal enemies for most
of his career. Can he trust his senses and help these New Klingons achieve
peace with the Federation?
In
the original Star Trek universe, I would put this at a time between the movies
Star Trek: The Voyage Home and Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country. Though
there is no mention of the original Enterprise’s destruction, there is a
reference to Kirk’s memories of being relegated to a desk job and vowing that
he would never go back. Though this was published in 1988 (before the sixth
film in the franchise was released), it is also somewhat problematic in that it
has Kirk having a close relationship with a Klingon woman, a member of a race
that the sixth film had him absolutely detesting due to the death of his son.
Even though it is later revealed that he is under the influence of some pretty
powerful drugs at the time, this is still somewhat unbelievable knowing the
character’s obtuseness in such matters.
However,
this is a well written and entertaining read. The author is obviously a fan,
shown by the references that he makes to episodes of the original series, and
he weaves a complex and exciting story. Any Star Trek fan will like this, even
with the continuum issues.
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