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Serpents Among the Ruins (Star Trek: The Lost Era)
THE YEAR IS 2311It is a year of infamy, a year that later generations will remember as one that altered the course of history at the cost of thousands of lives. It is the year of the Tomed Incident, and its tale can at last be told.
In the midst of escalating political tensions among the Klingons, the Romulans, and the Federation, Starfleet goes forward with the inaugural f...more
In the midst of escalating political tensions among the Klingons, the Romulans, and the Federation, Starfleet goes forward with the inaugural f...more
Mass Market Paperback, 371 pages
Published
September 1st 2003
by Star Trek
(first published August 25th 2003)
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This book had hooked me completely for the "Lost Era" idea. Restoring the honor and dignity of Captain John "not until tuesday" Harriman, telling the story of how the federation came to sign the infamous Treaty of Algeron AND why the Romulans kept to themselves for almost a century behind the limits of the Neutral Zone AND doing so in a simply enjoyable, funny and entertaining way is marvelous on it's own, but amongst the Star Trek books (of that time) Serpents was a giant by itself, almost a le...more
George's Star Trek novels are an exercise in frustration: he's an absolutely terrible writer, but tells a great story. Here, the first chapter or so is godawful, an overwritten, stilted mess. I'd given up twice there, but finally, stuck in an airport, persevered - and I'm glad.
George hits his stride after the first act, giving us a deeply twisted tale of covert ops within covert ops, a mature captain making peace with his father, growing into a relationship, and confronting the choice to settle...more
George hits his stride after the first act, giving us a deeply twisted tale of covert ops within covert ops, a mature captain making peace with his father, growing into a relationship, and confronting the choice to settle...more
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If you thought that John Harriman of the Enterprise-B made a poor Captain...then read this novel. Eighteen years have passed, and he has become a more seasoned, more taciturn human being...with one hell of a steel will. A very exciting thriller, that sheds terrifying light on a moment in Star Trek history only briefly mentioned on TV.
A prime example of a Pre-quel done right. Characterisations are sharp, with the story focused on them, not the plot. A wonderfully thrilling read-- quick too!
OK.. so for some reason the cover image is not right here, but Serpents Among the Ruins is absolutely brilliant.
I always like the untold stories from the series/movies. It's nice to know exactly what the infamous "Tomed Incident" was, other than a macguffin. It's also interesting to see Captain Harriman and Demora Sulu's backgrounds.
Daavid R. George III has packed his novel with loads of potential, magnificent cloak and dagger politics and diplomatic games. It has a somewhat off key pacing, especially near the end, though.
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