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Star Trek: Discovery: Fear Itself

By James Swallow
Star Trek: Discovery: Fear Itself by James Swallow digital book - Fable

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An all-new novel based upon the explosive Star Trek TV series!

Lieutenant Saru is a Kelpien, a member of a prey species born on a world overrun by monstrous predators…and a being who very intimately understands the nature of fear. Challenged on all sides, he is determined to surpass his origins and succeed as a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Shenzhou. But when Saru breaks protocol in order to prove himself to his crewmates, what begins as a vital rescue mission to save a vessel in distress soon escalates out of control. Forced into a command role he may not be ready for, Saru is caught between his duty and the conflicting agendas of two antagonistic alien races. To survive, he will need to seek a path of peace against all odds, and risk compromising the very ideals he has sworn to uphold…

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3.5
“I loved this one.”
“Not my favorite trek novel, but I’m not mad at it. I appreciated the relationship development between Burnham & Saru but I felt like the battles were a bit drawn out for a book. Is it a must read? I don’t really think so, but if you enjoy Burnham or particularly Saru I feel like it will add to your overall trek experience.”

About James Swallow

James Swallow is a New York TimesSunday Times bestselling author, a BAFTA-nominated screenwriter, and the only British writer to have worked on a Star Trek television series. His Star Trek fiction includes The Ashes of TomorrowThe Dark VeilFear ItselfThe Latter FireSight UnseenThe Poisoned ChaliceCast No ShadowSynthesisDay of the VipersThe Stuff of DreamsInfinity’s Prism: Seeds of Dissent, and short stories in Star Trek Explorer, Seven Deadly SinsShards and ShadowsThe Sky’s the Limit, and Distant Shores. His other works include the Marc Dane thriller series and tales from the worlds of 24Doctor WhoHaloWarhammer 40,000, and more. He lives and works in London.

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