Starfleet Academy Novels

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Got a New TOS book recommendation here Folks!

 

"The Delta Anomaly" by Rick Barba is the first in a series of Young Adult books set in the re-invented Classic Star Trek universe. I was initially skeptical regarding a YA series of New Trek novels, but decided to check out the first one just in case.

 

The character focus is on Cadet Kirk, Cadet McCoy, and Cadet Uhuru. Commander Spock is featured in a supporting role. The main plot deals with an inter-stellar serial killer stalking the streets of San Francisco. The secondary plot(s) focus on the three young officers as they study at the prestigious Starfleet Academy, though this focus is on Kirk as he completes command requirements. We get to glimpse both McCoy and Uhuru at work though, and I liked this insight into the campus life.

 

The novel, like the 2009 film, is fast paced. It was pretty good, and I've certainly read worse novels. If you're a Trek reader or are just interested in getting another glimpse into our time line, I recommend Delta Anomaly. It's currently available in Kindle, Hardback, and Softcover additions.

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Got a New TOS book recommendation here Folks!

 

"The Delta Anomaly" by Rick Barba is the first in a series of Young Adult books set in the re-invented Classic Star Trek universe. I was initially skeptical regarding a YA series of New Trek novels, but decided to check out the first one just in case.

 

The character focus is on Cadet Kirk, Cadet McCoy, and Cadet Uhuru. Commander Spock is featured in a supporting role. The main plot deals with an inter-stellar serial killer stalking the streets of San Francisco. The secondary plot(s) focus on the three young officers as they study at the prestigious Starfleet Academy, though this focus is on Kirk as he completes command requirements. We get to glimpse both McCoy and Uhuru at work though, and I liked this insight into the campus life.

 

The novel, like the 2009 film, is fast paced. It was pretty good, and I've certainly read worse novels. If you're a Trek reader or are just interested in getting another glimpse into our time line, I recommend Delta Anomaly. It's currently available in Kindle, Hardback, and Softcover additions.

 

Awesome Captain! I put it on order. Perfect timing as I'd just finished another novel and was beginning to feel readers withdrawel... :P

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"The Edge" is the second installment in the new Young Adult series of New TOS Novels.

 

This novel takes place within the first few weeks of the cadet's lives as they adjust to Starfleet Academy campus life. Cadet Uhuru and Cmdr. Spock receive the spotlight treatment, with Dr. McCoy and Cadet Kirk rounding out the main cast. CDT Uhuru in particular is well written.

 

The basic premise of the plot is a mystery involving enhancements that show up among the campus population. To be the best of the best, some of the students take medically drastic action to insure they can handle any challenges thrown at them. The situation begins to turn deadly, and an investigation is launched by campus administration.

 

Again, I'm happily pleased that the YA series seems to be off to a good start; I recommend "The Edge" to all readers as a standard mystery/thriller New TOS Trek novel, and it's a good family novel for those with children.