Half a decade after the Dominion War and more than a year after the rise and fall of Praetor Shinzon, the galaxy's greatest scourge returns to wre...
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Nov 14, 2010
Terence
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David Mack continues to show his strength as a ST author – fast paced adventures, good characterizations, well described space battles. The only complaint I would have in this first book of the Star Trek Destiny trilogy is that there’re too many dramatis personae – we’re following the crews of four starships, Enterprise, Titan, Aventine and Columbia. While Mack ably distinguishes most of his people, he still can’t develop them enough to make you care overmuch about them. Often he’s saved by the
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Mar 10, 2009
Scott
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In anticipation of the forthcoming new Star Trek movie this summer and since I can’t wait for the new movie to open, I decided to revisit the Star Trek universe. Star Trek Destiny is a trilogy, which I found disappointing. I had this series figured out after the first one hundred pages of the first book but I read all three to see if I was right, which I was.
Star Trek Destiny takes place in the Star Trek the Next Generation universe and the plot centers around three captains — Jean-L More...
Star Trek Destiny takes place in the Star Trek the Next Generation universe and the plot centers around three captains — Jean-L More...
Apr 07, 2010
Nuadha
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I wish Goodreads allowed me to give a 4-1/2 star rating. This book was almost perfect. I could not put it down and only had a few small complaints that would keep me from giving it a 5 star rating.
After reading a few of his books, I would say that Mack is one of the best Star Trek writers. He gives his stories a very human element and manages to make large casts very exciting. (I usually prefer smaller casts allowing you to focus on a few characters.)
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After reading a few of his books, I would say that Mack is one of the best Star Trek writers. He gives his stories a very human element and manages to make large casts very exciting. (I usually prefer smaller casts allowing you to focus on a few characters.)
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Apr 06, 2010
Mike
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A great story that doesn't pull punches. Now that the books have been freed from the need to maintain the status quo of the TV shows on air and have become the de-facto maintainers of Trek continuity the books have all taken on a much more interesting turn. The fact that storylines are being coordinated and characters cross over, change and/or even die makes them all the more compelling.
Volume 1 of this trilogy that showcaes the final showdown between the Borg and The Federation is g More...
Volume 1 of this trilogy that showcaes the final showdown between the Borg and The Federation is g More...
Jul 13, 2009
Zoidberg
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It's been a while since I visited the Star Trek novel universe. My biggest beef and the reason why I stopped was because at the end of every novel, it felt like there was a giant reset button that was pressed, and none of the characters would remember any of the events in the novel within the regular continuity of the series. Apparently that's been left behind, and I quite enjoy that point.
The book picks up with Captain Ezri Dax commanding her very own starship (how cute!! Last ti More...
The book picks up with Captain Ezri Dax commanding her very own starship (how cute!! Last ti More...
Aug 21, 2010
Matt
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Apr 22, 2009
Jacen
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In eager anticipation of this years Star Trek movie, I thought I'd catch up on my Trek EU and what better time and place to start than Destiny. I'm sure you all know that it takes place in different eras and is split between 4 different stories. I'm not going to go into that so if you don't know, read the jacket.
I liked Gods of Night. There were some solid sci-fi ideas set up here backed up with brisk momentum. I haven't grown insanely tired of the Borg as I have never read a pos More...
I liked Gods of Night. There were some solid sci-fi ideas set up here backed up with brisk momentum. I haven't grown insanely tired of the Borg as I have never read a pos More...
Feb 10, 2010
Tripp
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This is my first foray into the Star Trek Universe that wasn't a T.V show, movie or video game, and I have to admit I am pleasantly surprised. Most of the characters are engaging, each with their own unique history, motives etc. One of the things that bothered me with this read, however, was how the author introduced a whole cast of characters in rapid fire succession. At times it felt like I was reading a roster for an intergalactic baseball game rather than a story. First name, last name,
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Jul 30, 2011
Paul
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So, I'm at the airport. I have several books with me, but they are all heavy and I just can't wrap my head around them. One of my friends has introduced me to this entire genre of books that find their genesis in the mind of Gene Roddenberry. So, why not? Now, I used to watch the TV shows and I've seen the movies, so most of the characters in Gods of Night were familiar. Warp engines. Time travel. First contact. All concepts I've been exposed to before. Just enough actual story to make the chara
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Jul 27, 2011
John
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Excellent starting book in a new "Crossover" trilogy involving the crews of Enterprise, Titan (Riker as Captain) and Aventine (DS9's Dax as Captain). A LOT of characters here, including Seven from Voyager and others. It takes a bit of patience to get through this book, due to the sheer number of characters! There is also a very interesting storyline concerning Erika Hernandez, Captain of the NX-02 Columbia (sister ship to her boyfriend Jonathan Archer's NX-01 Enterprise from the TV
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Jul 04, 2011
Mike
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In honour of the 2260's (cause that's how many star reviews I've handed out on goodreads) I'm adding some Star Trek. This is amazing stuff: all right, I admit, I lost touch with Trek novels. Picard and Crusher- married! Janeway- passed on! Ezri Dax- a starship Captain!
That said, this is neat: Borg have seemingly given up on assimilating the Federation and have switched to annihilation. Planets and starbases rendered lifeless, Starfleet desperate, and three starships full of old friends More...
That said, this is neat: Borg have seemingly given up on assimilating the Federation and have switched to annihilation. Planets and starbases rendered lifeless, Starfleet desperate, and three starships full of old friends More...
Aug 18, 2009
John
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I try to shy away from Star Trek books, since most are just so poorly written, but I tried my luck and was richly rewarded!
This entire trilogy is just awesome! It's Trek at it's best. Besides the typical trek writing, my other fear was "Oh great, another book about the borg, the Enterprise narrowly escaping and saving the day" but was pleasantly surprised that that wasn't the case (well of course to some degree it was LOL), and along the way, huge things happened that were More...
This entire trilogy is just awesome! It's Trek at it's best. Besides the typical trek writing, my other fear was "Oh great, another book about the borg, the Enterprise narrowly escaping and saving the day" but was pleasantly surprised that that wasn't the case (well of course to some degree it was LOL), and along the way, huge things happened that were More...
Jul 06, 2009
Mark
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I'm not usually a fan of "expanded universe" books but I thought I'd give the destiny trilogy a whirl as I'd heard good things.
It must be said I found this book to be incredibly enjoyable and would recommend it to any star trek fan.
The book takes place after Nemesis and in the Enterprise era. These two time periods are sewn flawlessly together and you really believe that there are from the same universe.
The characters are very well written and believable, it never fee More...
It must be said I found this book to be incredibly enjoyable and would recommend it to any star trek fan.
The book takes place after Nemesis and in the Enterprise era. These two time periods are sewn flawlessly together and you really believe that there are from the same universe.
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Jul 09, 2009
Michael
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The first in a trilogy of novels set in the post "Nemesis" "Trek" universe, "Destiny: Gods of Night" is one of the more entertaining and page-turning "Trek" novels I've read in a while. Credit a lot of that to author David Mack who in the course of the novel juggles at least four separate plot threads over several different eras of "Trek" history. If you've been wondering why the last Enterprise novel was advertised as part of the previous book
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Jan 26, 2012
Krista
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I really enjoyed this. It took a bit to get into, simply because there are a lot of names and not all of them are from the shows. It's been a while since I've read any of the Star Trek books, so there were plenty of new characters.
However, once I got into the swing of things, this story really took off. There was a fair bit of scene and context setting for the first third of the book. Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger, but at least the others are out so you can dig right into Book 2.
However, once I got into the swing of things, this story really took off. There was a fair bit of scene and context setting for the first third of the book. Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger, but at least the others are out so you can dig right into Book 2.
May 23, 2010
Joy
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Level: Adult
I was a bit skeptical when I started the Destiny series, having read the previous TNG book (Greater than the Sum) which had turned a bit soap opera mixed with Borg. But, I was told by a rather reliable source that New Frontier was going to make it into Destiny. I used to be big into the novels but my interest has dropped off since Trek went off the air and now I only read New Frontier religiously. I did, however, read TNG starting with Resistance because I was told tha More...
I was a bit skeptical when I started the Destiny series, having read the previous TNG book (Greater than the Sum) which had turned a bit soap opera mixed with Borg. But, I was told by a rather reliable source that New Frontier was going to make it into Destiny. I used to be big into the novels but my interest has dropped off since Trek went off the air and now I only read New Frontier religiously. I did, however, read TNG starting with Resistance because I was told tha More...
Jan 12, 2010
Luaba
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I like this trilogy, very entertaining and good continuation of the series I miss. However Captain Ezri Dax? I just can't stomach that one, just don't care for the character and so can not buy her as a captain. And Diana, use to be one of my favorite character in the series, by the end of the trilogy, I've lost all respect and interest for her. She came across really weak. Other than that, good way to handle the origin and history of the Borg.
Feb 04, 2009
Jeremy
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This book takes place a decade after the Deep Space Nine series. It was interesting to see how the familiar characters were doing. The storyline behind Riker and Troi was so sad. Captain Ezri Dax is not my first choice in a aspiring leader as other Captains before her. She just lacks the “it” factor. The Borg drama is a little over done.
Overall, this book is a decent read for Star Trek/SciFi fans.
I am putting the next two books in the series on hold until I finish “The More...
Overall, this book is a decent read for Star Trek/SciFi fans.
I am putting the next two books in the series on hold until I finish “The More...
Jul 26, 2011
Nicolas
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I am so glad to see the Star Trek Expanded Universe finally starting to get some cohesion. The first entry in the Destiny Trilogy brings together the various relaunch titles of TNG, Voyager, DS9 and even a little Enterprise as the various crews deal with the continued onslaught of this new aggressive breed of the Borg. I'm looking forward to the next two in the series.
May 20, 2009
Sidhe1
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A pretty fun but standard Trek. I would maybe give it 3.5 stars if that was an option. It was fun and fast paced like a good Trek should be. I think the whole relaunch series, though, is a bit of a turn off. I'm having such a hard time getting past the lame "OMG everyone's married and having or trying to have babies!" teenage fan fiction angsty feel to the plot that it's hard to pay attention to the action of the plot itself. Oh well. It's still fun. Just not great.
Jul 30, 2011
Benjamin
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Well-written...I'm most impressed with the ability to write characters from across the ST Universe. I have to say, I'm getting tired of the Borg in these post-finale novels, though. There is also one plot point that I think has a big hole, but I can't say more without spoilers.
Sep 29, 2010
Cupcakencorset
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This is book 1 of the trilogy in which the Federation’s final defeat of the Borg is written and revealed. And, if that wasn’t a big enough project for the authors, there’s a whole new species and fun complications… and that’s just in book 1!
Jan 12, 2010
Carlissa
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Another good Star Trek story. This book has 3 ship's stories going (the Titan, Columbia, and the Enterprise) and sometimes it got confusing, but on the whole, it's a good story and I'm sure the 3 storylines will be tied together in books 2 and 3.
Aug 31, 2011
Alison
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I loved this book so much. It also helps that Ezri Dax is on the cover, and she and Jadzia Dax are just about my favorite Star Trek characters of all time. Worf and Picard are pretty cool to though.
Apr 23, 2009
Elizabeth *~EROB~*
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(sighing contently) That was an extremely good book. I got a little bit of everybody, from Riker and Troi on the Titan, Picard, Worf, Dr. Crusher, and Geordi on the Enterprise, to Ezri Dax on the Aventine. Very good plot and a nice cliff-hanger ending. Can't wait for the next one!!
Sep 20, 2011
Rex
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Haven't really read much Star Trek although I was an avid viewer of the shows and most of the movies. I felt a little lost in this book with all the non-canon things that already occurred, i.e., I had no clue about a certain canon character's death. Not the author or books fault that I haven't followed along. Only read the book because I picked up the Typhon Pact books and read that TP deals with the aftermath from the Destiny Trilogy. It was a decent read, nothing particular great about it o
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Feb 15, 2011
Trek books are starting to look interesting again from the plot summaries and I've read/enjoyed books by this author before so making a note to look into it.
Oct 27, 2011
Randy
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DESTINY was a great mini-series set after the various TV series had ended and before the ST universe was rebooted with the 2009 movie.
Feb 06, 2011
Reed
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Pretty good series. Enjoyed it even more the second time through as I could see the whole picture.
