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When the Guardian of Forever falters, a temporal anomaly halts the galaxy’s normal flow. To restore harmony, Starfleet summons three legendary officers—Admiral James T. Kirk, Spock of Vulcan, and Dr. Leonard McCoy—to navigate a perilous 5,000‑year journey backward in time. Their mission: reach Spock’s son, Zara, and re‑establish a telepathic link with the Guardian. As they confront unforeseen dangers and Zara’s own entanglements, the trio must balance the fate of their universe with the survival of the young scholar.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: A. C. Crispin
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