Deceptions

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy #14

by Bobbi J.G. Weiss, David Cody Weiss

Sent to the planet Arunu as part of a class research team, Starfleet Academy cadet Data must use his relentless logic to save his friends and the entire galaxy from a determined saboteur. Original.

Genres: Star Trek, Science Fiction, Star Trek The Next Generation, Young Adult, Childrens

116 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

About the author

Hi! Bobbi here.

I specialize in media creative writing: developing/writing online games and MMORPGs, books, comics, animation, and other products that tie into film and television shows, as well as the development and creation of new tie-in products. I've written everything from Nickelodeon’s RIDE novelizations and Disney's PIXIE HOLLOW MMO to interactive ebooks based on the Mooshka doll line and an original non-fiction text published by Heinemann entitled WRITING IS ACTING: HOW TO IMPROVE THE WRITER’S ONPAGE PERFORMANCE. I've also self-published—an original horror novel that involves the Peter Pan mythos entitled HOOKED (Publishers Weekly gave it a great review!).

You can find my entire resume and cover gallery at http://www.BobbiJGWeiss.com. I also post Facebook, tumblr, twitter and other social media sites. Find links to my social profiles on my website.

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good at the Troi book, better than the Riker and Geordi one. Being in Data’s head was fun and relatable and I liked the archeology aspect, but I think evil bug aliens are overplayed. Could have used more editing, specifically in relation to inconsistent use of Zhu’s struggles using verbs that aren’t infinites, but I liked the ambition behind that gimmick even if the execution wasn’t all there.

[Crystal Bensley · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting Academy book centred on Data on a cool archaeological dig.

[Mikayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love all things related to Data, and this book did a decent job of capturing pre-enterprise Data. But I found the whole thing about batteries really confusing. It didn't make any logical sense how they worked, much less how they were a weapon. Still a cute book, but not one of the best.

[Scott Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid Data story with great interior illustrations by Jason Palmer.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Data goes on an archaeological dig and discovers a plot. This is a decent story that sees Data trying to understand human behaviour. The main plot is a good idea, and the artwork is really good. A good story.

[Nathaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

possibly the best in the series in terms of originality of plot, and easily on par with Capture the Flag for pacing. combine that with an intriguing cast of characters and you've got a great book.