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Summary: Beginning a new story arc for the New Frontier.
Review: Taken place shortly after soft cover 'Gateways #6' and hardcover 'Gateways #7', Being Human begins a new story-arc for both crews of the Excalibur and Trident. While the hardcover Gateways #7 takes prior to this novel, it is not mandatory to keep the story flowing from 'Gateways #6'.Being Human primarily examines the character of Mark McHenry and his mysterious past. Previously touched upon in New Frontiers #10, where McHenry was able to stand off 'Q'. Here, author Peter David brings that mystery to the forefront, and classic ST fans will LOVE the explanation. (Hint: Classic TV episode where Kirk encounters the Greek god Apollo). Just how powerful is Mark and where did he get hi `powers'? As traditional with many of the New Frontier novels, other subplots and stories are developed within these pages: Si Cwan and his sister Kallinda are offered a chance to restart the defunct Thallonian Empire (but nothing is as what it seems as Kallinda believes she has literally met the figure known as 'Death'). This is the secondary story that begins here and will no doubt be the focal point for the next installment. Excalibur Security Chief Zak Kebron begins molting his hardened skin exterior. What exactly is Kebron becoming? And his suspicions and manners towards friend McHenry are put to the test as we find out who/what McHenry really is. Robin Lefler continues to examine her feelings about Si Cwan and decides to take action. But where does this leave her mother? Soleta meets a god and the truth of her heritage possible being revealed? McKenzie's adoptive boy, Moke, is given responsibility....to watch over Burgyone's son Xyon...and the comedic troubles that soon take place around the ship. The plotline (introduced in Gateways #6) with Trident Science Officer Glaeu, and time-displaced M'ress and Arex continues and Glaeu must take an oath of celibacy. Finally the battle of the Excalibur against the Triremes of long ago is quite an action packed scenario to read, and its outcome will definitely change the futures of some long loved characters. With all these developments continuing on and shaping up, this is the continuing reason why the New Frontier books are so fun. They are always action packed and pushes the envelope of the ST ethos while picking up/tying-into back stories long forgotten from other ST media. And as always a great cliffhanger that keeps waiting for the next installment. What Trek should be today!
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Summary: Beginning a new story arc for the New Frontier.
Review: Taken place shortly after soft cover 'Gateways #6' and hardcover 'Gateways #7', Being Human begins a new story-arc for both crews of the Excalibur and Trident. While the hardcover Gateways #7 takes prior to this novel, it is not mandatory to keep the story flowing from 'Gateways #6'. Being Human primarily examines the character of Mark McHenry and his mysterious past. Previously touched upon in New Frontiers #10, where McHenry was able to stand off 'Q'. Here, author Peter David brings that mystery to the forefront, and classic ST fans will LOVE the explanation. (Hint: Classic TV episode where Kirk encounters the Greek god Apollo). Just how powerful is Mark and where did he get hi 'powers'? As traditional with many of the New Frontier novels, other subplots and stories are developed within these pages: Si Cwan and his sister Kallinda are offered a chance to restart the defunct Thallonian Empire (but nothing is as what it seems as Kallinda believes she has literally met the figure known as 'Death'). This is the secondary story that begins here and will no doubt be the focal point for the next installment. Excalibur Security Chief Zak Kebron begins molting his hardened skin exterior. What exactly is Kebron becoming? And his suspicions and manners towards friend McHenry are put to the test as we find out who/what McHenry really is. Robin Lefler continues to examine her feelings about Si Cwan and decides to take action. But where does this leave her mother? Soleta meets a god and the truth of her heritage possible being revealed? McKenzie's adoptive boy, Moke, is given responsibility....to watch over Burgyone's son Xyon...and the comedic troubles that soon take place around the ship. The plotline (introduced in Gateways #6) with Trident Science Officer Glaeu, and time-displaced M'ress and Arex continues and Glaeu must take an oath of celibacy. Finally the battle of the Excalibur against the Triremes of long ago is quite an action packed scenario to read, and its outcome will definitely change the futures of some long loved characters. With all these developments continuing on and shaping up, this is the continuing reason why the New Frontier books are so fun. They are always action packed and pushes the envelope of the ST ethos while picking up/tying-into back stories long forgotten from other ST media. And as always a great cliffhanger that keeps waiting for the next installment. What Trek should be today!
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Summary: New Frontier vs. Greek Gods, a match of a lifetime
Review: These past reviews have given you no real good reason other than 'its good' to read this book. The material in this book is creative and fresh and new and it has something for fans of all the Trek series. If you remember the episode of the Original Series where Kirk and crew meet the Greek god Apollo out in the middle of space, you'll have one leg up in reading this book. Even if not, you'll have one heck of a time having fun learning finally where Mark McHenry comes from. This book focuses on McHenry, his past and explains why Q was truly baffled by his pressence last year in the E-X-calibur series. Though it features McHenry, its also one that focuses on all the main Excalibur officers and picks up where Restoration left off. Though I advise you, if you want to get into Shelby's side of the story and learn more about her ship and crew of the Trident, one that does include some good characters, Mueller as the XO, and two characters from the short lived Animated Series, read Cold Wars ( plus it'll explain how Burgy is the new XO on the Excalibur. )
This book has other interesting story lines that you shouldn't miss out on. Keborn begins to question his friend and for once, we really get to see or get exposed to Keborn more than a giant wall that stands in the back of the Bridge. Soleta is focused on as well. Dr. Selar and Burgy's son Xyon has some good moments with Moke, Calhoun's new adopted son from Restoration and one of the biggest shockers and attention grabbers is that the Danteri summon Shelby and crew to bring Si Cwan and Kalinda to their homeworld to speak on the subject of a new Thallonian Empire. Peter David really leaves the fans crying for more at the end of this book for much is left open, especially for the characters of Robin Lefler, Morgan Primus, and McHenry. Artemis and her Greek gods plus some Egyptian gods show up in whats one of the more interesting space battles in Trek. This is a must read for New Frontier fans and everyone looking for a good and fresh book. Also read NF's Cold Wars to get the most out of the Excalibur, Trident and many familiar faces from Kira, Picard and DS9 characters as well as Gabreck from the Exeter ( Restoration, ) Jelico and Adm. Ross, Scotty and more in Cold Wars then a continuation in Being Human.
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Summary: Apollo lives!
Review: This is the perfect tie-in to an original Star Trek show. The results are incredible! I liked the way Peter David understands his characters, and I'm growing more fond of all the other characters. Especially Mark McHenry. His true identity is revealed, and the reactions from the crew are less than appreciative. Write the sequel soon! PLEASE! I'm dyin' here!
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Summary: Alex's Review
Review: This is, yet another awsome book by Peter David who is one of the best Star Trek novelists that I have ever read from. I can echoe the other persons review in asking "When will #13 be out?" I swear that anyone who is a star trek fan must read these books. This uncovers all the mysteries about Mark (Marcus) McHenry and his friend Missy...
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Summary: Not as focused as the other "New Frontier" books...
Review: While quite good on one hand: that hand being the explanation of Lieutenant Mark McHenry, on the other hand, the lack of focus on one ship that has begun with this book is a bit frustrating.
The majority of this book deals with the young lieutenant who has displayed an exacting spacial sense, and whose tendancy to appear asleep has become routine to the rest of the crew. The McHenry story is interesting, good-humoured, and touches on some Original Series era episodes. It is well-done, and enjoyable, especially as the rest of the crew of the USS Excalibur-A tries to deal with the notion of just who - and what - McHenry is.
Where the book gets frustrating is the other portion of the book, where we keep zipping back and forth between the McHenry "A" story and finding ourselves in the USS Triton, which is Captain Shelby's ship, as it continues along its previous plotline of the M'Ress and Gleau storyline, and adds in a new potentially related story with the Danteri and Si Cwan.
The result is overload: Too many characters, two plotlines that would have been more interesting as two separate books, and once more, a cliffhanger ending.
Buy it for McHenry, and for the interaction of Shelby and her XO: Mueller; but as a whole, it'll let you down a little.
'Nathan
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Summary: Not as focused as the other "New Frontier" books...
Review: While quite good on one hand: that hand being the explanation of Lieutenant Mark McHenry, on the other hand, the lack of focus on one ship that has begun with this book is a bit frustrating.
The majority of this book deals with the young lieutenant who has displayed an exacting spacial sense, and whose tendancy to appear asleep has become routine to the rest of the crew. The McHenry story is interesting, good-humoured, and touches on some Original Series era episodes. It is well-done, and enjoyable, especially as the rest of the crew of the USS Excalibur-A tries to deal with the notion of just who - and what - McHenry is.
Where the book gets frustrating is the other portion of the book, where we keep zipping back and forth between the McHenry "A" story and finding ourselves in the USS Triton, which is Captain Shelby's ship, as it continues along its previous plotline of the M'Ress and Gleau storyline, and adds in a new potentially related story with the Danteri and Si Cwan.
The result is overload: Too many characters, two plotlines that would have been more interesting as two separate books, and once more, a cliffhanger ending.
Buy it for McHenry, and for the interaction of Shelby and her XO: Mueller; but as a whole, it'll let you down a little.
'Nathan
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