Avenger
by William Shatner, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Judith Reeves-Stevens
Shatner/Reeves-Stevens series (Star Trek) (First Trilogy 3), Star Trek: The Next Generation (Shatner/Reeves-Stevens series — 3), Star Trek: The Original Series (Shatner/Reeves-Stevens series — 3), Star Trek (novels) (1997.05), Star Trek (1997.05)
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Although Kirk appeared to perish at the conclusion of Star Trek Generations, the big national bestseller, The Return, revealed the amazing story of Kirk's resurrection. Now, William Shatner brings his distinctive blend of talents as an actor, writer, director, and producer to continue the saga of Jim Kirk's second life -- and to reunite one of the greatest teams of any future century...Star Trek: Avenger. A lethal virogen, inimical to all conventional forms of planet life, threatens the show more entire Federation with starvation and dissolution. In this moment of Starfleet's greatest need, Captain James T. Kirk, long believed dead, embarks on a desperate quest to find the true source of the mysterious virogen. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Ambassador Spock, his diplomatic efforts stalled by the spread of famine and chaos, returns to his native world of Vulcan to confront a mystery of a deeply personal nature -- an investigation that soon leads him to a reunion with a long-lost friend he never expected to see again. Kirk and Spock, together again, must join forces to save a new generation from an awesome menace unleashed by a ruthless interplanetary conspiracy. Full of high adventure and powerful drama, Star Trek: Avenger is an engrossing new Star Trek epic -- and a moving tale of past memories and new hope that only William Shatner could tell. show lessTags
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Yeah dude this book is weird. The villains and their scheme is interesting but hard to believe. Kirk has a super weird characterization where he thinks he’s Spock’s dads son. There is plenty that is enjoyable in this book though. When I started the Shatnerverse I wanted to see old Kirk, old Spock, and old Bones interacting and this book delivers on that. For fans of the original series this book is kind of a treat because of that. Also it references an episode of the Original Series that isn’t often referenced which is nice. Furthermore, there is a crew that they interact with which is clearly supposed to be a younger version of the original crew. I could see some readers finding them cheesy but I quite enjoyed them. The plot is show more weak, there’s some dumb places they go with Kirk, but I just think any original series fan will enjoy it. If you are one of those psychos that don’t like Star Trek The Original Series definitely don’t worry about missing this one. show less
A quite enjoyable trip into nostalgia. This time Kirk, Spock and McCoy save the universe again along with the help of the people of the Enterprise and the crew of a science vessel, the Tobias. There seems to be no right or wrong side to be on - only the methods used for getting the message across differs. A deadly virogen is sweeping the galaxy unchecked and demands sacrifices and renewal of old friendships to prevent the fall of the Federation as a result of the devastation. Only time will tell if this is only temporary or if the lessons have been learned to secure the future.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the other two in the trilogy, but it's very much of a piece with them. Kirk surprisingly defeats death again. Every (much-younger) lady swoons for him. There are mind-melds. Kirk, Spock and McCoy are reunited. They work in concert (though sometimes suspiciously) with the crew from TNG. I can't say I didn't like it, because the Reeves-Stevenses are lots of fun. Of course, it's all vastly in its own little canonical universe, not really connected even to any of the other books in the Star Trek canon - just its own little Shatnerverse.
The third in a sort-of trilogy by Shatner, sort-of (Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens are credited co-writers on the inside) featuring James T. Kirk, alive and well in Picard's time. This novel features the two captains' opposing approaches to solving a Federation-wide plant virus which threatens galaxy-wide famine. Aided by Spock and McCoy, the good guys triumph for now. A fairly mundane approach to what could be a highly enjoyable team of Kirk and Picard, no doubt considerably improved by the co-writers.
BOTTOM-LINE:
All abour renewal and cycles
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PLOT OR PREMISE:
This is the third in a Star Trek trilogy, with nanites, sentient Borg, and Vulcan terrorists.
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WHAT I LIKED:
The portrayal of the TNG crew is a little better in this book, perhaps reflecting the better portrayals seen in the TNG movies. It links Kirk, Spock, Picard, and the entire history of the various Enterprises together with Sarek.
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
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DISCLOSURE:
I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow him on social media.
All abour renewal and cycles
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PLOT OR PREMISE:
This is the third in a Star Trek trilogy, with nanites, sentient Borg, and Vulcan terrorists.
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WHAT I LIKED:
The portrayal of the TNG crew is a little better in this book, perhaps reflecting the better portrayals seen in the TNG movies. It links Kirk, Spock, Picard, and the entire history of the various Enterprises together with Sarek.
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
n/a
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DISCLOSURE:
I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, nor do I follow him on social media.
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William Shatner is an actor and writer. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on March 22, 1931. He graduated from McGill University in 1952. Shatner made his acting debut at the Montreal Playhouse in 1952 and performed with the Canadian Repertory Theatre in Ottawa. From 1954 to 1956 he appeared in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario show more and in 1956 he made his Broadway debut in Tamburlaine the Great. In 1966, Shatner was cast as Captain James Tiberius Kirk in the TV series Star Trek. The TV show inspired several film spin-offs, the early ones starring the original cast. Shatner directed Star Trek V. He also co-starred in a law-related series on television called Boston Legal with James Spader. In addition to acting, Shatner began a career as a writer of science fiction novels. The first one, Tek War, was published in 1989. Shatner has also written his memoirs, Star Trek Memories. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as The Big Giant Head on the TV series 3rd Rock From the Sun. Shatner's title co-authored with David Fisher, Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man, was a New York Times betseller in 2016. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Along with his wife Judith, Garfield Reeves-Stevens writes science fiction and screenplays. They have written Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a behind-the-scenes look at the popular show, Star Trek: The Next Generation, a tribute to the TV series, and the thriller, Icefire. (Bowker Author Biography) Garfield is the author of William Shatner's show more bestselling Star Trek novels and are well-loved Star Trek authors in their own right--their hardcover Star Trek books include "Star Trek: Prime Directive", "Star Trek: Federation", and "The Art of Star Trek". (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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She is the author of William Shatner's bestselling Star Trek novels and are well-loved Star Trek authors in their own right--their hardcover Star Trek books include "Star Trek: Prime Directive", "Star Trek: Federation" and "The Art of Star Trek". (Bowker Author Biography)
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Shatner/Reeves-Stevens series (Star Trek)
9 works (First Trilogy 3)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
63 works (Shatner/Reeves-Stevens series — 3)
Star Trek: The Original Series
97 works (Shatner/Reeves-Stevens series — 3)
Star Trek (novels)
626 works (1997.05)
Star Trek
1004 works (1997.05)
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- Canonical title
- Avenger
- Original title
- Avenger
- Original publication date
- 1997-05
- People/Characters
- Jean-Luc Picard (Captain); James T. Kirk; Spock (Ambassador); Srell; T'Pring; Stonn (show all 27); Teilani; Barc; Leonard McCoy (Doctor); EMH; Sarek (Ambassador); William T. Riker; Beverly Crusher (Doctor); Data (Lieutenant Commander); Christine MacDonald (Captain); Ki Mendrossen; Amanda Grayson; Andrea M'Benga (Doctor); Hugh; Chiton Kincaid; Kodos; Geordi La Forge; Miko; Rolk; Stonn; Tarok; Deanna Troi
- Important places
- Vulcan; USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E; USS Tobias; Tarsus IV; Chal; Alta Vista (show all 12); Babel; Fal-lan-tral; Gamow Station; Plains of Gol; Starfleet Academy; Surak Memorial
- Dedication
- Three is a lucky number. This is the third of a trilogy of novels. And I also have three editors to whom I wish to dedicate this novel:
Kevin Ryan, John Ordover, and Margaret Clark.
Member... (show all)s of the illustrious clan of Simon & Schuster. All good things come in threes. Now just to louse things up, the publisher has asked for another two novels. I've got to find me a couple of editors.
Gar and Judith Reeves-Stevens deserve acolades, not acknowldegements.
What would I have done without them? - First words
- Kirk knew it was over ...
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)At least, until tomorrow ...
- Disambiguation notice
- Are we really counting sneak peak authors as authors of the current work?
That's going to make things MIGHTY confusing.
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