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Title: The Left Hand of Destiny, Book 1 (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) by J. G. Hertzler, Jeffrey Lang ISBN: 0-671-78493-5 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: ST-DS9: The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One
Comment: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine: The Left Hand of Destiny: Book One written by J.G. Hertzler and Jeffrey Lang is a book about Klingons and their vengence. This book is a very well-written novel giving the reader a good look into one character known as General Martok. The character development is excellent starting out with a dream sequence and working its way to the set-up for book two.
I found this book to be an enjoyable read with plenty of action-adventure, mystery and intrigue... only Klingon style to keep the readers interest engrossed to the ending. If you like books about Klingons and their ways of life this is the book for you will love this book. As Martok returns to the Klingon homeworld things aren't as they should be and this is where the adventure kicks into full throttle and doesn't disappoint the reader.
There is great character development with General Martok and his life as a Klingon soldier, also we get a glimpse into Martok's family both present and past. This is where the revenge takes off and doesn't end as Martok seeks to rectify the situation the only way he can... by himself. But, Martok has an ally on the planet in Lieutenant Commander Worf and together they take on Martok's bastard son who is in temporary control of the government and wants to see his father fail.
This is solid 5 star TREK adventure albeit Klingon style but nevertheless, this is a great look into one of the greatest war heros of the Klingon Empire... General Martok. Action-adventure is high, mystery and intrigue is high readability excellent... this is an adventure that is told well, a must enjoyable read.
Rating: 4
Summary: Klinfans will like it!
Comment: It was with great anticipation but subdued expectations that I opened this book. From "Kahless" to the "Day of Honor" series, Pocket's occasional Klingon-themed novels have been largely disappointing. But "The Left Hand of Destiny" pleasantly surprised me! Not since "The Final Reflection" has there been such an impressive, truly KLINGON story, in which the reader actually feels immersed in that alien world. The authors were apparently permitted freer rein to develop the established Trek Klingon culture and characters for this dual-book series, even to the point of killing off one of them! Supporting characters from the TV series, such as Martok, the Kahless clone, and Alexander Rozhenko, get a chance to grow and shine. Federation favorites Worf and Ezri Dax get supporting roles, but also develop beyond their characterizations in canon. In my opinion the most favorably changed character is that of Martok's Mistress, Sirella. In her single DS9 appearance, Sirella was a petulant shrew who amused herself by inflicting passive-aggressive torment on her mate, whether by denying him her bed or "accidentally" allowing his favorite targh to escape. With little authority in Martok's House except over subordinate female members, she nagged her husband like a fishwife and bullied Jadzia Dax like a petty tinplated tyrant. She was seemingly lacking in Klingon honor (in attempting to impress Dax with her falsified "royal" pedigree), fighting-skill (in assaulting Dax with a knife and quickly finding herself disarmed and decked by the staggering-drunk Trill), or respect (in whining that Dax had attacked *her*)! But here, in "The Left Hand of Destiny", Sirella is transformed into a strong, even admirable character. In fact, the authors have taken extra care to imbue her with worthy traits. At first I found this departure from canonic continuity jarring, but I soon found myself appreciating this improved Sirella! Abducted from her guilded cage within the Chancellor's House, the Mistress emerges as a warrior in her own right. My gratitude to the authors for elevating the abysmal position of the Klingon Housewife! As Martok and his allies strike forth to rescue Sirella and avenge their fallen House, they swiftly realize they are embroiled in a heinous plot to conquer the entire Empire. And an epic saga unfolds which will take the heroes and the reader from the Imperial City to the Borath Monastery to the Cold of Space. Martok's challenge is as much an internal struggle with his own leadership capability as with his formidable foe. To prevail, he will need to trust in his sword arm, the power of Legend, and the aid of an ancient undefeated Goddess. I recommend purchasing this novel, together with its sequel, "The Left Hand of Destiny" Book Two. You won't want to wait overlong for the riveting conclusion.
Rating: 4
Summary: Klingon action!
Comment: Wouldn't it be great if the next Star Trek incarnation was a Klingon series, and the premier episode this story! This is great Klingon action. One of the best things I liked about it, the Klingon women get a lot more respect than on the past TV series. Besides the evil Gothmara, Martok's wife is much better written here than the TV script. On DS9, she was such a, LOL, how do you say "female targ" in klingonase? IThe novel is a two part, and the second one is great too. I deduct a point, because parts of it seem a copy of John Ford's "The Final Reflection", and others seem word for word out of Kat Ramo's "Citizen Of The Empire". Not that that would be a disappointment to true fans of the Klingons! I recommend this highly!
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Title: Rising Son (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) by S. D. Perry ISBN: 0743448383 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 31 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Homecoming, Book 1 (Star Trek: Voyager) by Christie Golden ISBN: 074346754X Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Unity (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) by S. D. Perry ISBN: 0743448405 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Cathedral (Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Mission Gamma, Book 3) by Michael A. Martin, Andy Mangels ISBN: 0743445643 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Twilight (Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Mission Gamma, Book 1) by David R. George III ISBN: 0743445600 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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