Star Trek: The Original Series
The Captain's Oath by Christopher L. Bennett
Release date: May 28th 2019
Read May 28th 2019
Previous book (The Original Series): The Face of the Unknown
Next book (The Original Series): The Antares Maelstrom
Publisher's description:
The Captain's Oath by Christopher L. Bennett
Release date: May 28th 2019
Read May 28th 2019
Previous book (The Original Series): The Face of the Unknown
Next book (The Original Series): The Antares Maelstrom
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Publisher's description:
The saga of James T. Kirk's historic command of the U.S.S. Enterprise is known throughout the galaxy. But one part of the legend has barely been touched upon until now: the story of Kirk's first starship command and the remarkable achievements by which Starfleet's youngest captain earned the right to succeed Christopher Pike as the commander of the famous Enterprise. From his early battles with the Klingons to the rescue of endangered civilizations, Kirk grapples with difficult questions: Is he a warrior or a peacemaker? Should he obey regulations or trust his instincts? This thrilling novel illustrates the events and choices that would shape James T. Kirk into one of the most renowned captains in Starfleet history.
My thoughts:
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Final thoughts:
A strong novel showcasing Kirk's career as a captain before The Original Series, as well as the events that led him to take command of the Enterprise. Christopher Bennett does his usual awesome job of connecting various bits of canon and crafting a terrific story that fills in some of the missing bits. Great character work in this novel, and fascinating problems for Kirk and his crews to overcome. I always enjoy Bennett's world-building, and the more-alien-than-usual Agni are a great addition to the Trek gallery of lifeforms. Highly recommend this novel, which gives great insight into the man James T. Kirk was, as well as informing the man he would become.
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My next review is for the Star Trek: Titan novel, Orion's Hounds, by Christopher L. Bennett!
Click here to watch my video review of The Original Series: The Captain's Oath, or click play on the embedded video below!
Final thoughts:
A strong novel showcasing Kirk's career as a captain before The Original Series, as well as the events that led him to take command of the Enterprise. Christopher Bennett does his usual awesome job of connecting various bits of canon and crafting a terrific story that fills in some of the missing bits. Great character work in this novel, and fascinating problems for Kirk and his crews to overcome. I always enjoy Bennett's world-building, and the more-alien-than-usual Agni are a great addition to the Trek gallery of lifeforms. Highly recommend this novel, which gives great insight into the man James T. Kirk was, as well as informing the man he would become.
More about The Captain's Oath:
Also by Christopher L. Bennett:
- Star Trek: Ex Machina (2005)
- Star Trek: Titan: Orion's Hounds (2006)
- Star Trek: Mere Anarchy: The Darkness Drops Again (2007)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Buried Age (2007)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation: Greater Than the Sum (2008)
- Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations: Watching the Clock (2011)
- Star Trek: Typhon Pact: The Struggle Within (2011)
- Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations: Forgotten History (2012)
- Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: A Choice of Futures (2013)
- Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: Tower of Babel (2014)
- Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations: The Collectors (2014)
- Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: Uncertain Logic (2015)
- Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: Live By the Code (2016)
- Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations: Time Lock (2016)
- Star Trek: The Original Series: The Face of the Unknown (2017)
- Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations: Shield of the Gods (2017)
- Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: Patterns of Interference (2017)
- Star Trek: The Original Series: The Higher Frontier (2020)
My next review is for the Star Trek: Titan novel, Orion's Hounds, by Christopher L. Bennett!
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