Star Trek, Deep Space Nine: Fallen Heroes

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Summary: Very convincing and enjoyable read
Review: Usually I wouldn't accept blatant wholesale slaughter of major characters under the blanket excuse of "it all happened in an alternate universe", however, Daffyd ab Hugh has carried this device through artfully and with care. The slaughter portrayed IS horrific and the invaders are thoroughly convincing. I enjoyed Daffyd ab Hugh's choice of Quark and Odo as the primary investigators of his mystery, he characterised their interaction well, adding to, and not detracting from what we have been shown on the television show. The plot itself was cleverly thought out and executed. Although I would hesitate to call it the best Star Trek novel I have ever read, it was certainly one of the best I have read lately.

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Summary: A classic book set in a classic series
Review: When I sat down to read this book I already knew what would happen - I had heard the CD version but this tale appealed to me in just the same way. It was still gripping and tense and the story line was perfectly crafted. There are classic death scenes which are good fun to read (although they were more tense when I heard them). This book shatters the normal peaceful story that you would expect from a novel where everything turns out okay after 100 pages - don't expect that. This book is filled with violent endings for almost all the characters. This IS _THE_ book which Paramount should dramatise. It would make a brilliant episode if it were adapted for the latest series or maybe even a film. The villains are violent and they are also cold - like the Borg they appear to be killing for no good reason. Finally I must quickly say that this is the BEST Star Trek book available currently and it's ending is unparrelled - you can quote me on that!