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Summary: a little slow, but good
Review: After the incident with the Ontailians, the Enterprise is sent to a far away part of the galaxy to determine what happened to a race that was presumed destroyed centuries before. Not to my surprise, they found a civilization that survived after all that time. There's some good character moments, but one of the reasons I don't give this five stars is because it's hard to keep up with the dialogue. Two lines of dialogue are written and then you get two pages of what the characters are thinking about, and then you get a few more lines and have to flip back to see where the conversation had left off before the lengthy explinations.The book also explains everything in detail over and over again, but at least that way you never forget what's going on because if you set the book down for a week and go back to it, the whole situation will be mentioned again - in detail. It's much better than A Time to Die, specially since there's no Wesley in this book.
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Summary: Another Hit
Review: Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore continue with there winning writing with a Time to Sow. This story picks up where John Vornholts "A Time to" books leave off. The opening set during the time of Archers Enterprise and we see some nicely written scenes involving characters from that era and it sets up the rest of the book. Jump to 2378 and Picards time and we find he and the crew of the Enterprise E sent into relatively uncharted space to investigate message probes sent from a civilization whos world was about to be destroyed. They arrive there without incident and find the survivors living on asteroids. The Enterprise capabilities are hampered by extreme radiation so the crew must do more on site work to find out how things work for the survivors. They encounter opposition who much to their surprise are using pre federation weapons and Klingon weapons. There is also a spy on the Enterprise. There are nice continuity bits through out the book. The characters ring true. It is easy to visualize them when reading the book. I look forward to the remaining book that will finish the story. Its easy to see these authors are fans as well as good story tellers.
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Summary: Another Hit
Review: Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore continue with there winning writing with a Time to Sow. This story picks up where John Vornholts "A Time to" books leave off. The opening set during the time of Archers Enterprise and we see some nicely written scenes involving characters from that era and it sets up the rest of the book. Jump to 2378 and Picards time and we find he and the crew of the Enterprise E sent into relatively uncharted space to investigate message probes sent from a civilization whos world was about to be destroyed. They arrive there without incident and find the survivors living on asteroids. The Enterprise capabilities are hampered by extreme radiation so the crew must do more on site work to find out how things work for the survivors. They encounter opposition who much to their surprise are using pre federation weapons and Klingon weapons. There is also a spy on the Enterprise. There are nice continuity bits through out the book. The characters ring true. It is easy to visualize them when reading the book. I look forward to the remaining book that will finish the story. Its easy to see these authors are fans as well as good story tellers.
Rating:
Summary: Another Hit
Review: Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore continue with there winning writing with a Time to Sow. This story picks up where John Vornholts "A Time to" books leave off. The opening set during the time of Archers Enterprise and we see some nicely written scenes involving characters from that era and it sets up the rest of the book. Jump to 2378 and Picards time and we find he and the crew of the Enterprise E sent into relatively uncharted space to investigate message probes sent from a civilization whos world was about to be destroyed. They arrive there without incident and find the survivors living on asteroids. The Enterprise capabilities are hampered by extreme radiation so the crew must do more on site work to find out how things work for the survivors. They encounter opposition who much to their surprise are using pre federation weapons and Klingon weapons. There is also a spy on the Enterprise. There are nice continuity bits through out the book. The characters ring true. It is easy to visualize them when reading the book. I look forward to the remaining book that will finish the story. Its easy to see these authors are fans as well as good story tellers.
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Summary: An Intriguing Mystery in the "A Time To" series
Review: Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore have contributed a fascinating mystery as the third installment in the "Star Trek: A Time To" series, taking readers up to the epic battle with Shinzon and his Reman allies depicted in the latest "Star Trek" film. The book opens with a discovery of a probe - a distress signal sent by the ruler of a dying planet - retrieved by a Vulcan starship which is monitoring the activities of Captain Jonathan Archer's Enterprise. Then it jumps two centuries later as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC 1701-E) are ordered to investigate the origins of a second probe sent from an uncharted region of space; the twin of the one retrieved by the Vulcan starship.
Not only does Enterprise reach the probe's point of origin, but makes first contact with the surviving Dokaalans living in their solar system's asteroid belt. The authors do a fine job showing tension amongst the Dokaalans as they cope with their benevolent alien visitors from the United Federation of Planets. They also excel in developing some of the minor characters, most notably Engineering Lieutenant Taurik and Lieutenant Christine Vale, the head of security. Picard and Riker and the rest of the crew must contend with several fatal accidents - which may or not may not be accidental - and a serious injury to Data by the novel's end. Without question, this novel will be appealing to diehard "Star Trek" fans, especially those who are fans of the cast of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".
Rating:
Summary: a little slow, but good
Review: In actuality I give this one 4 1/2 stars. In the third installment of the A TIME TO... series, A TIME TO SOW, Ward and Dilmore have created an even better book that the first two in the series. Regulated to unglamorous duty, Captain Picard and the Enterprise must answer a centuries old distress call. What they find there is both unexpected and potentially dangerous.This book is excellent in that it deals with the internal struggles of the main characters. Entire chapters are devoted to the thoughts of the main crew. Couple this insight with the exciting plot, and this novel is a winner. It has elements of mystery and intrigue that move wonderfully. Not to be missed.
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Summary: FUN TO THE THIRD POWER
Review: In actuality I give this one 4 1/2 stars. In the third installment of the A TIME TO... series, A TIME TO SOW, Ward and Dilmore have created an even better book that the first two in the series. Regulated to unglamorous duty, Captain Picard and the Enterprise must answer a centuries old distress call. What they find there is both unexpected and potentially dangerous. This book is excellent in that it deals with the internal struggles of the main characters. Entire chapters are devoted to the thoughts of the main crew. Couple this insight with the exciting plot, and this novel is a winner. It has elements of mystery and intrigue that move wonderfully. Not to be missed.
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Summary: ST: TNG A Time to Sow
Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation "A Time to Sow" written by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore is an action-adventure story with a sprinkle of mystery and intrigue but most importantly there is character interation and development. "A Time to Sow" is the third book in a series of nine to be releasd by Pocket Books this year with "A Time to Be Born and A Time to Die" coming out first and second respectively. This is a continuing story as we discover what was happening between Star Trek: "Insurrection" and Star Trek: "Nemesis." Now the untold story of events is being revealed. I would suggest that you read the first two books in this series first as "A Time to Sow" builds from the telling of the story in those two books and "A Time to Sow" builds the story to continue in the fourth book in the series "A Time to Harvest" which comes on next mouth and is written by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore. I must say that I was anticipating an interesting story from this writing duo and I wasn't disappointed to say the least. This book leads us further into the story of the events that happen in the first two books of the series and the writing style was easy to follow and it was a very fast read. The book starts out a little slow and we get further involved with the story of Jean-Luc Picard and his presumed milkrun for the flagship of the fleet the U.S.S. Enterprise as it is sent out to an unexplored section of space called the Dokaalan sector. As we read on, the book starts out in 2151 when a Vulcan ship intercepts a probe with a message of doom and gloom for the Dokaalan people and their planet Dokaa. But these are times when early exploration of the universe is just getting started and the NX-01 in not sent on the mission. Now, two hundred years later, Admiral Alynna Nechayev sends the NCC 1701-E on a months long space voyage to the Dokaalan Sector when a second probe is found. Picard does a lot of second guessing of himself and an introspective look into the workings of Picard's mind is evident. I thoroughly enjoyed this look into what makes Picard tick and the thoughts that make Picard who he is. This is the first part of the book but the most interesting part of the book comes when first contact is made with the Dokaalan people. As things heat up a nuclear reactor is about ready to blow up and the U.S.S. Enterprise is now on a mission of mercy and is set on rescuing 400 people from a doomed asteroid base. We read about the whole crew getting involved from Picard on down as the story keeps you reading to find out what happens next and how will the crew solve the next set of events that crop up. There is really good description in the book and you can visualize the events as you read them in the book in your mind. You say, are there any twists and turns in the book and I say, Oh Yes there are plenty. Just when you think you can pridict what is going to happen next they writers throw in a curveball and shake things up for the Enterprise crew. I mentioned that there is some mystery and intrigue sprinkled within the pages of this book and there is. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew are stunned to discover the last of the Dokaalan there are things going amiss, whether from sabotage or terrorism or just plain decrepitness the crew is now investigating. I can't tell you everything that happens in this book, that would be unfair to you the reader, but believe me there are some real twists that I'm sure will be resolved in the next book. I gave this book a solid 5 stars as it was a pleasant and fun read with action-adventure mystery and intrigue making this book one of the better books so far in this series. Also, this book draws on past adventures throughout the book as there are references to them and they do bring back memories of reading them in the past.
Rating:
Summary: ST: TNG A Time to Sow
Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation "A Time to Sow" written by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore is an action-adventure story with a sprinkle of mystery and intrigue but most importantly there is character interation and development. "A Time to Sow" is the third book in a series of nine to be releasd by Pocket Books this year with "A Time to Be Born and A Time to Die" coming out first and second respectively. This is a continuing story as we discover what was happening between Star Trek: "Insurrection" and Star Trek: "Nemesis." Now the untold story of events is being revealed. I would suggest that you read the first two books in this series first as "A Time to Sow" builds from the telling of the story in those two books and "A Time to Sow" builds the story to continue in the fourth book in the series "A Time to Harvest" which comes on next mouth and is written by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore. I must say that I was anticipating an interesting story from this writing duo and I wasn't disappointed to say the least. This book leads us further into the story of the events that happen in the first two books of the series and the writing style was easy to follow and it was a very fast read. The book starts out a little slow and we get further involved with the story of Jean-Luc Picard and his presumed milkrun for the flagship of the fleet the U.S.S. Enterprise as it is sent out to an unexplored section of space called the Dokaalan sector. As we read on, the book starts out in 2151 when a Vulcan ship intercepts a probe with a message of doom and gloom for the Dokaalan people and their planet Dokaa. But these are times when early exploration of the universe is just getting started and the NX-01 in not sent on the mission. Now, two hundred years later, Admiral Alynna Nechayev sends the NCC 1701-E on a months long space voyage to the Dokaalan Sector when a second probe is found. Picard does a lot of second guessing of himself and an introspective look into the workings of Picard's mind is evident. I thoroughly enjoyed this look into what makes Picard tick and the thoughts that make Picard who he is. This is the first part of the book but the most interesting part of the book comes when first contact is made with the Dokaalan people. As things heat up a nuclear reactor is about ready to blow up and the U.S.S. Enterprise is now on a mission of mercy and is set on rescuing 400 people from a doomed asteroid base. We read about the whole crew getting involved from Picard on down as the story keeps you reading to find out what happens next and how will the crew solve the next set of events that crop up. There is really good description in the book and you can visualize the events as you read them in the book in your mind. You say, are there any twists and turns in the book and I say, Oh Yes there are plenty. Just when you think you can pridict what is going to happen next they writers throw in a curveball and shake things up for the Enterprise crew. I mentioned that there is some mystery and intrigue sprinkled within the pages of this book and there is. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew are stunned to discover the last of the Dokaalan there are things going amiss, whether from sabotage or terrorism or just plain decrepitness the crew is now investigating. I can't tell you everything that happens in this book, that would be unfair to you the reader, but believe me there are some real twists that I'm sure will be resolved in the next book. I gave this book a solid 5 stars as it was a pleasant and fun read with action-adventure mystery and intrigue making this book one of the better books so far in this series. Also, this book draws on past adventures throughout the book as there are references to them and they do bring back memories of reading them in the past.
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Summary: New world....and old rocks
Review: This is the next book in the series of books showing the crew of the starship Enterprise as they struggle to deal with the problems from the previous two novels. After the sticky situation that Captian Picard got into with the demon ship, he struggles to deal with Starfleet Command and the backwater missions his ship is sent on. This book sends the Enterprise to a remote sector of space to follow up on a message sent years ago by a dying world. Their wildest hopes are realized when they find the surviving members of the doomed world. Unfortunately this proud race, struggling to survive, is manipulated by an old enemy of the Enterprise. This was a wonderful book and I waited until the second part to come out. I wanted to know who this enemy is and what role they are playing.
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