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Title: Killing Blow: Errand of Vengeance Book Two (Star Trek The Original Series) by Kevin Ryan ISBN: 0-7434-4602-X Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (7 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: A bit of a disappointment.
Comment: This is a reasonably good novel, but not nearly as good as the first of the series. For one thing, it is less able to stand on its own merit without reading the rest of the series than the first was; for another, the writing/editing was sloppier. There are a few of the typical mass-market paperback errors, which I don't remember seeing in the first book, things like saying "seceded" when "succeeded" was intended, or "face" instead of "fact". Also, there is one place where Kell is referred to by his brother Karel's name, and one where Karel is referred to as Kell. These are minor quibbles, but still annoying, and when added to the fact that the book suffers from a mild case of "middle-book-itis", the bane of second books in trilogies, it keeps it from being rated quite so highly as the first. Still, it is an enjoyable read, and the characterization, plot, dialogue, and pacing are all quite good.
Rating: 5
Summary: and again...
Comment: Mr. Ryan has continued his fine saga in this book. A very good read, and if you're a hardcore Trek fan (and I can't stress this enough) the entire series is a MUST READ. Mr. Ryan masterfully ties in many stories from many original series episodes and characters. Trek fans always love a familiar reference, and Mr. Ryan passes out plenty. But more importanly, they're neatly giftwrapped in an extremely well-written book and finely crafted story lines.
Rating: 4
Summary: Let The Mayhem Begin
Comment: The second book in this trilogy is even more action packed than book one, with more exciting battles and heroic deeds, but the cracks also begin to show. While the continuity with the first book is maintained there are more technical and historical flaws in this work which to me weakens the plot slightly (*that's the trouble when you are an obsessed, nit-picking fan like me !!!). The Star Trek regulars are present but only Kirk and Spock make any significant contribution to the story, and there are fewer references to the original series events. The main character "Kell", is starting to lose his appeal which I suspect is to set up his end in the last book. It is ironic that as he becomes more "human" he becomes less interesting !!! However the thing that bothers me about this novel is the breakdown of logical storytelling elements, as this suggests the plot is being stretched too far. I have however rated this book the same as book one because although the first one had a more solid story base, this one pumps up the action to an even higher level. So if you're into Star Trek that gets the old pulse racing, this one is for you !!!
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Title: Present Tense: The Janus Gate Book One of Three (Star Trek The Original Series) by L.A. Graf ISBN: 0671036351 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Past Prologue: The Janus Gate Book Three [of Three](Star Trek The Original Series) by L.A. Graf ISBN: 0743445961 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Future Imperfect: Janus Gate Book Two (Star Trek The Original series) by L.A. Graf ISBN: 067103636X Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Last Roundup (Star Trek) by Christie Golden ISBN: 074344910X Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Gemini (Star Trek) by Mike W. Barr ISBN: 0743400747 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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