Rating: 
Summary: Weak, but not unreadable.
Review: Let me start by saying it would be just plain impossible for me to give a bad review to Christie Golden. Sorry, but I just can't do it. As an added bonus, she used the word "gibe" correctly. This alone was worth the read. (An inside joke, to be sure, but it still counts for me.)Unfortunately, I could give this one only three stars because the story itself is pretty watery, though I don't necessarily blame Christie for it. She wrote a VOY novel set prior to the series end, as part of a crossover series of stories. I wouldn't wish for a worse set of parameters! No way can a VOY story with these kinds of limitations ever hope to be anything more than a swift ride with Janeway at the helm. And that's just what this one is. Strange gateways open in Delta Quadrant space, spilling out all manner of ships, containing friend and foe alike. Janeway herds and leads. Things happen. Up pops a dangerous nebula. Janeway leads the caravan through. More things happen. In the end, we find Janeway herself going through a gateway on a planet and disappearing - thus the set-up for the conclusion, contained, together with conclusions of the other five books in this series, in Book Seven of the Gateways series. One thin thread keeps this story bound together, but it seems a bit far-"fetched."
Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable but not Outstanding
Review: Often when a Voyager novel is included in a crossover series it falls flat. Seemingly just along for the ride. "No Man's Land" certainly did not fall flat. It's an enjoyable, if not outstanding read. But it as far as placing it among the other Gateways books it does feel as if it's just along for the ride. Perhaps because the plot is so far removed from the main story line of the series. Author Christie Golden always captures the Voyager crew members very well. Her characterizations in "No Man's Land" are one of the books highlights. With a deft touch she brings the crew and factious aliens to life, leaving you despising some while admiring others. Set during the sixth season of Voyager, the crew is beginning to feel like they will actually be getting home someday. The recent contact with Starfleet has raised hopes and spirits. But directly in their path lies an extremely hazardous region of space that the crew dubs 'No Man's Land'. After deciding that traveling around the region is not an option, Janeway concludes that they could all benefit from a little R & R on a nearby uninhabited class-M planet before the ship undertakes this
latest challenge. Shore leave is cut short when a mysterious portal opens on the planet depositing one very lost and confused alien canine. Investigation of the portal provides no answers and the crew seems to have acquired a grateful mascot when suddenly large portals begin to open all around Voyager in the surrounding space. Voyager soon finds itself overwhelmed and outnumbered by ships from all over the galaxy that have suddenly found themselves displaced. 62 vessels, representing 48 different
races, most previously unknown, all lost along with Voyager in the Delta Quadrant. By now the crew has realized that these portals are some kind of Gateways. Gateways which seem to have closed, at least for the moment. Janeway decides to extend Voyager's companionship, protection and assistance to any of the vessels that wish to accompany them on their travels. Hoping that by working together they can solve the mystery of the Gateways, share resources and all somehow arrive home. A number of the ships, representing very diverse species decide to take Janeway up on her offer. Some of these species are obviously peaceful. Others arrogant or hostile. As this ragtag fleet of disparate ships sets out they have no way of knowing what dangers lie ahead as they attempt to traverse 'No Man's Land'. Or if they can truly trust each other. One thing after another goes wrong with the situation quickly becoming even more tense and desperate. The Gateways keep reappearing and disappearing. Each contact draining the ships of power. Just as it seems that they may all be forced to abandon their vessels Janeway makes the decision to step through a Gateway and try to discover if the answer to finding a way home can be found in what lays beyond. "No Man's Land" is a very short, light and fast read. The plot moves quickly. While there is nothing particularly outstanding about the story it is filled with interesting characters and has nice touches of humor. The story never really develops a sense of urgency, although it does present a number of small mysteries and subplots.
Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable but not Outstanding
Review: Often when a Voyager novel is included in a crossover series it falls flat. Seemingly just along for the ride. "No Man's Land" certainly did not fall flat. It's an enjoyable, if not outstanding read. But it as far as placing it among the other Gateways books it does feel as if it's just along for the ride. Perhaps because the plot is so far removed from the main story line of the series. Author Christie Golden always captures the Voyager crew members very well. Her characterizations in "No Man's Land" are one of the books highlights. With a deft touch she brings the crew and factious aliens to life, leaving you despising some while admiring others. Set during the sixth season of Voyager, the crew is beginning to feel like they will actually be getting home someday. The recent contact with Starfleet has raised hopes and spirits. But directly in their path lies an extremely hazardous region of space that the crew dubs 'No Man's Land'. After deciding that traveling around the region is not an option, Janeway concludes that they could all benefit from a little R & R on a nearby uninhabited class-M planet before the ship undertakes this
latest challenge. Shore leave is cut short when a mysterious portal opens on the planet depositing one very lost and confused alien canine. Investigation of the portal provides no answers and the crew seems to have acquired a grateful mascot when suddenly large portals begin to open all around Voyager in the surrounding space. Voyager soon finds itself overwhelmed and outnumbered by ships from all over the galaxy that have suddenly found themselves displaced. 62 vessels, representing 48 different
races, most previously unknown, all lost along with Voyager in the Delta Quadrant. By now the crew has realized that these portals are some kind of Gateways. Gateways which seem to have closed, at least for the moment. Janeway decides to extend Voyager's companionship, protection and assistance to any of the vessels that wish to accompany them on their travels. Hoping that by working together they can solve the mystery of the Gateways, share resources and all somehow arrive home. A number of the ships, representing very diverse species decide to take Janeway up on her offer. Some of these species are obviously peaceful. Others arrogant or hostile. As this ragtag fleet of disparate ships sets out they have no way of knowing what dangers lie ahead as they attempt to traverse 'No Man's Land'. Or if they can truly trust each other. One thing after another goes wrong with the situation quickly becoming even more tense and desperate. The Gateways keep reappearing and disappearing. Each contact draining the ships of power. Just as it seems that they may all be forced to abandon their vessels Janeway makes the decision to step through a Gateway and try to discover if the answer to finding a way home can be found in what lays beyond. "No Man's Land" is a very short, light and fast read. The plot moves quickly. While there is nothing particularly outstanding about the story it is filled with interesting characters and has nice touches of humor. The story never really develops a sense of urgency, although it does present a number of small mysteries and subplots.
Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable but not Outstanding
Review: Often when a Voyager novel is included in a crossover series it falls flat. Seemingly just along for the ride. "No Man's Land" certainly did not fall flat. It's an enjoyable, if not outstanding read. But it as far as placing it among the other Gateways books it does feel as if it's just along for the ride. Perhaps because the plot is so far removed from the main story line of the series. Author Christie Golden always captures the Voyager crew members very well. Her characterizations in "No Man's Land" are one of the books highlights. With a deft touch she brings the crew and factious aliens to life, leaving you despising some while admiring others. Set during the sixth season of Voyager, the crew is beginning to feel like they will actually be getting home someday. The recent contact with Starfleet has raised hopes and spirits. But directly in their path lies an extremely hazardous region of space that the crew dubs 'No Man's Land'. After deciding that traveling around the region is not an option, Janeway concludes that they could all benefit from a little R & R on a nearby uninhabited class-M planet before the ship undertakes this
latest challenge. Shore leave is cut short when a mysterious portal opens on the planet depositing one very lost and confused alien canine. Investigation of the portal provides no answers and the crew seems to have acquired a grateful mascot when suddenly large portals begin to open all around Voyager in the surrounding space. Voyager soon finds itself overwhelmed and outnumbered by ships from all over the galaxy that have suddenly found themselves displaced. 62 vessels, representing 48 different
races, most previously unknown, all lost along with Voyager in the Delta Quadrant. By now the crew has realized that these portals are some kind of Gateways. Gateways which seem to have closed, at least for the moment. Janeway decides to extend Voyager's companionship, protection and assistance to any of the vessels that wish to accompany them on their travels. Hoping that by working together they can solve the mystery of the Gateways, share resources and all somehow arrive home. A number of the ships, representing very diverse species decide to take Janeway up on her offer. Some of these species are obviously peaceful. Others arrogant or hostile. As this ragtag fleet of disparate ships sets out they have no way of knowing what dangers lie ahead as they attempt to traverse 'No Man's Land'. Or if they can truly trust each other. One thing after another goes wrong with the situation quickly becoming even more tense and desperate. The Gateways keep reappearing and disappearing. Each contact draining the ships of power. Just as it seems that they may all be forced to abandon their vessels Janeway makes the decision to step through a Gateway and try to discover if the answer to finding a way home can be found in what lays beyond. "No Man's Land" is a very short, light and fast read. The plot moves quickly. While there is nothing particularly outstanding about the story it is filled with interesting characters and has nice touches of humor. The story never really develops a sense of urgency, although it does present a number of small mysteries and subplots.
Rating: 
Summary: Decent but not great Trek
Review: This book is easily the weakest of the Gateways series so far. Part of it can be blamed on the fact that the Voyager is simply too far away from the events that are taking place in the Alpha Quadrant to get the reader to care much (whereas the TNG, DS9 and NF appear to share a common linking thread of seeing the various crews work toward the same goal and getting three different perspectives on that, the Voyager book finds the crew outside the loop and thus, clueless as to what is going on, which is frustrating. Had this book been the first of the series, it might have been better). Another problem with the book is that the characters are too one-dimensional--including the new aliens we meet. It's obvious who the good and the bad guys are from the beginning. Finally, the ending of the novel is far too forced to be believed. I found myself wanting to throw the book aside in frustration several times in the final 50 or so pages. The book is very loosely linked to the Gateways saga. There are times when the Gateways concept seems forced upon the book--almost as if the author had a good idea for a story but was forced to make it fit into the current series. Overall this leads to a lot of my dissatisfaction with this book.
Rating: 
Summary: Least A Part of Gateway Series
Review: This book stands alone as much as any of the 5 Gateways I've read, except that like the others, it says "to be continued" in book 7. However, the story to this point does have some partial conclusion. It is a good Voyager story and involves all the crew, but a lot of focus is on Janeway's dilemas leading the caravan. I must say it isn't totally clear why ships from all over the galaxy would want to follow Voyager the direction they are going, especially since danger lies that way. But once you get past that, OK.
Rating:
Summary: Least A Part of Gateway Series
Review: This book stands alone as much as any of the 5 Gateways I've read, except that like the others, it says "to be continued" in book 7. However, the story to this point does have some partial conclusion. It is a good Voyager story and involves all the crew, but a lot of focus is on Janeway's dilemas leading the caravan. I must say it isn't totally clear why ships from all over the galaxy would want to follow Voyager the direction they are going, especially since danger lies that way. But once you get past that, OK.
Rating:
Summary: Very Good book.....
Review: This is a very good book. It has Captain Janeway in a very sticky stitution. She must lead a fleet of alien ships through a dangerous sector of space and most don't trust or even like her! This book is good on how it has Janeway and the crew deal with slavery, greed and just plain rotten people. Seven has some interesting sceens in this book which makes it even better. The books first two chapters are a little slow but it picks up. An all around good Star Trek adventure.
Rating:
Summary: Very Good book.....
Review: This is a very good book. It has Captain Janeway in a very sticky stitution. She must lead a fleet of alien ships through a dangerous sector of space and most don't trust or even like her! This book is good on how it has Janeway and the crew deal with slavery, greed and just plain rotten people. Seven has some interesting sceens in this book which makes it even better. The books first two chapters are a little slow but it picks up. An all around good Star Trek adventure.
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