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Summary: Very SOLID
Review: A very god book. Better than book 5 (Martyr). The sex scenes finnally subsided here, unlike the last book. The seemingly stupid plot about Leflers mother, was yes stupid - BUT, Peter David spiced it up to keep you interested. I used this book to decide if I want to read the next one, and I most definetly will!!!
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Summary: I liked it. It made me happy.
Review: For those of you who have not yet tried the "New Frontiers" series, I highly recommend it. Peter David is the master of combining wit, characterization and a true Trekker's knowledge of Star Trek errata into entertaining tales of Gene Roddenberry's legendary universe. This latest volume of the "Star Trek: New Frontiers" series is a solid, if not spectacular, part of this latest addition to the Star Trek firmament. Continuing the story of Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the USS Excalibur directly following the events of the rest of the volumes in the series, the book does little to advance any sense of characterization or general plot. But considering how well Peter David has written each character up to this point, this is quite acceptable. The pace is quick, the Captain makes Jim Kirk look like a by-the-book desk jockey, and the inter-species romance is... interesting to say the least. If nothing else, the offer for the Captain Calhoun action figure should make this book a worthwhile purchase. lwk
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Summary: I liked it. It made me happy.
Review: For those of you who have not yet tried the "New Frontiers" series, I highly recommend it. Peter David is the master of combining wit, characterization and a true Trekker's knowledge of Star Trek errata into entertaining tales of Gene Roddenberry's legendary universe. This latest volume of the "Star Trek: New Frontiers" series is a solid, if not spectacular, part of this latest addition to the Star Trek firmament. Continuing the story of Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the USS Excalibur directly following the events of the rest of the volumes in the series, the book does little to advance any sense of characterization or general plot. But considering how well Peter David has written each character up to this point, this is quite acceptable. The pace is quick, the Captain makes Jim Kirk look like a by-the-book desk jockey, and the inter-species romance is... interesting to say the least.
If nothing else, the offer for the Captain Calhoun action figure should make this book a worthwhile purchase.
lwk
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Summary: Improvement Over Previous Book
Review: I enjoyed this novel much more than than Martyr. The return of Robin Lefler's mother and the intrigue surrounbding her was very interesting. Morgan seems like she will play an important role in future books. What I didn't like about this novel was the continued soap opera qualities that other reviewers have alluded to. ***SPOILER*** First, why would most of the crew turn to a Vulcan for romantic advice? They mate only when they absolutely have to, and while they are capable of love, is it really the same as that of other humanoids? I don't think so. Second, Peter David continues to reduce some of the female members of the crew to starry-eyed, lovelorn teenage girls. It just doesn't fit with the overall character of the women, especially women in command. What I really enjoyed was the action-oriented plot. It was fast-paced and built to an amazing crescendo in the end. I look forward to reading more novels in the series.
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Summary: Star Trek is too sexual!
Review: I have read another person's review of Fire on High and Martyr and I agree both of those books are too darn sexual! Its too sexual for Star Trek! Now what, Picard having sex with Dr.Crusher, I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!!
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Summary: This book deserves a good review!
Review: I just went down the list of all the reviews and am shocked to find all these horrible reviews. The story is great! Granted the sex dosen't do much for the main plot, but as a whole it is a good story. I find this quite puzzleing as to why there are so many bad reviews of this book. The series sold better than all the other Trek book series. (If it sold so well, why so many reviews.) Bottom line, a fabulous book! (You gotta admit, these Redeemers present an intreging story line. Since when did Picard, Kirk, Janeway, or Sisko ever face a race who's religion is their modivation for their destruction.)
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Summary: Well written, excellent book.
Review: I read Fire on Hand first and I can not wait to read the first five. Really a good book. Thanks Peter David
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Summary: I very much enjoyed this book
Review: I think Peter David provided a well thought out and Trek correct story line. I have read many Star Trek books and find this book is the best I have ever read. The intimate aspect was never graphic. I can confidently recommend this book.
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Summary: Indepth character development
Review: In a refreshing story, the crew of the USS Excalibur is examined more in depth. Though there is an overall peril storyline, it is shadowed by the day to day issues/interactions of the crewmates aboard. When it is not the topic of romance, we see many of the second string characters develop as well. Its nice to see that the inhabitants of the 24th century have the same day to day dealings we do, and that everybody on the ship has an important role in one way or another. Think of it as Melrose Place in space. There a quite a few romantic plotlines with numerous twists that are highly entertaining and funny. There is great chapter in which the female Vulcan, Soleta plays an unwilling ships counseler a la Deanna Troi. Crew members want to ask her for advice on the topic of love, and being Vulcan.., well you can imagine the dry logic she expresses and finally subcumbs to frustration. Very funny.
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Summary: Sex Instead of a Story
Review: It looks like I'm not in the majority here, but I'll say it anyway. Both the newest "New Frontier" books-- Fire on High and Martyr-- are written more like Peyton Place (or Party of Five for younger folks) than a good Star Trek novel. If you like sex scenes and want to know who's sleeping with who or carrying who's baby (believe me it gets confusing in Fire on High), then by all means read this book. But these scenes took over the book in my opinion and any sort of Star Trek story or message was added, it seemed, as an after thought. These latest efforts in the New Frontier series do not deepen and expand the understanding of the Star Trek universe, they merely move it into pulp fiction. Where are we exposed to new scientific theories? Where is the interesting plot with twists and turns? There is no depth to any background explanations of the new species encountered here. Sorry, but I don't like this new direction. David Hess
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