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Summary: Trek at its finest!
Review: Star Trek: S.C.E. features, arguably, the most interesting cast of characters for a Trek series, with my biased exceptions of the Original Series and DS9 (including the "relaunch" books). The stories have been consistently compelling and fun, using a variety of authors, writing styles, and concepts to keep the series from suffering the effects of stagnation. Wildfire brings all of that to a fevered pitch, and then some. After reading this story, a powerful and satisfying tale even for the casual reader or someone just joining the series, those who have followed the S.C.E. crew from the beginning will find themselves emotionally drained and irrevocably changed. It is not typical Star Trek "reset button" storytelling. Newcomers to the series need not worry about being unable to follow the resolution of several character arcs that have been threaded through many of the previous stories. David Mack does a first-rate job of making sure the reader has all the necessary information as he brings those events to a head, while at the same time laying the groundwork for future tales. You'll want to take a moment or two afterward to reflect on what Wildfire has done before ramping up for the next installment. Not as just an S.C.E. book and not even as just a Trek book, Wildfire is a winner.
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Summary: Remarkable in every way.
Review: This is the first of two volumes, so let me start out by recommending you have volume 2 in hand before you start reading number 1. You're going to want to go straight through. This is not a "safe" Trek book. It tackles some very frightening situations and themes head on; and it takes an unflinching look at the consequences of some of the hard choices people must make in the midst of crisis. Every few pages I had to stop reading and pace around the room to work off the emotional charge. (Usually exclaiming "No he *didn't*!") David Mack takes a lot of chances, goes way outside where Trek fiction usually goes and really makes it work. Wildfire, volumes 1 and 2, is some of the best writing -- and some of the best Trek -- I've seen in a while. A definite must read. -- KeVin K.
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Summary: WOW-What an incredible read
Review: This two part SCE story is some of the best fiction I've ever read. I've been reading this series from the beginning but it wouldn't matter if you haven't read the previous books. You would still be able to enjoy this story, and I have NO doubt that enjoy it you will. This is a story about friendship, love, loyalty and sacrafice. It just happens to be set in the Star Trek universe. But you could set this story anywhere at any time and it would still resonate with the reader(unless you are made of stone). "Wildfire" will definately make you think. And it will probably make you cry. As I was reading the story, awed by the incredible acts of valor that were unfolding before my eyes I found myself thinking of the hero's who gave their lives on September 11th. But these characters could be anyone, anywhere, anytime. It's not who they are but what they do that's so incredibly powerful and moving. I couldn't stop thinking about this book even days after I finished reading it. Get both parts at once because once you start reading, you won't be able to stop.
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