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THE KLINGONS ARE HUNGRY FOR WAR...THEIR TARGET: THE ENTERPRISE!
When Captain Kirk and his crew are ordered to Alnath 11 to challenge the deadliest Klingon starship Terror, they're ready for anything -- or so they think. But the defenseless Vulcan crew of a Federation science ship has been wiped out. The remaining members of the Alnath II mission have discovered a fabulous ancient city -- but their report doesn't make sense. The Klingon battle cruiser has the Enterprise in its sights, and is ready to destroy it.
But Captain Kirk can't seem to make decisions. Spock has started to throw temper tantrums. And Chekov has disobeyed vital orders. The crew of the Enterprise are losing their minds...one by one...all victims of...
THE KLINGON GAMBIT
When Captain Kirk and his crew are ordered to Alnath 11 to challenge the deadliest Klingon starship Terror, they're ready for anything -- or so they think. But the defenseless Vulcan crew of a Federation science ship has been wiped out. The remaining members of the Alnath II mission have discovered a fabulous ancient city -- but their report doesn't make sense. The Klingon battle cruiser has the Enterprise in its sights, and is ready to destroy it.
But Captain Kirk can't seem to make decisions. Spock has started to throw temper tantrums. And Chekov has disobeyed vital orders. The crew of the Enterprise are losing their minds...one by one...all victims of...
THE KLINGON GAMBIT
12 Reviews
3.0
Graff Fuller
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“Star Trek: The Klingon Gambit by Robert E. Vardeman - 3rd book in TOS series
Challenging, emotional, funny, inspiring,
mysterious, reflective, and tense.
Medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75 Stars
This book is an early story of the Klingons...before they were established in the lore...as much as they should've. I believe this was still TV TOS type Klingons (swarthy looking).
There were great moments, though and I'm glad that I was able to pick this story to read.
The Andorians were not represented as well as I think they should've been. No use of "pink skin" references. Though, they are researchers and scientists...so maybe those disciplines tamp down the aggressive nature within them (or just poor use of background information).
This story reminded me a bit of Naked Time episode...where the "base emotions" were brought to the surphase. As were learn, later in the book...WHY these things were happening...it reminded me of a recent book I read by Michael Mammay called Generation Ship (and the planet that they came in contact with).
It was good to have the three main characters of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Bones, though their banter wasn't as well written as other books I've read in this series (unfortunately).
Overall, a fairly good book. Some areas that could've been better, but a solid story.”
Charles Carte
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