Books like Star Trek by Alan Dean Foster
The story follows an Iowan farmer and a Vulcan scientist as they join forces to face a destructive war machine that threatens universal life. Captain Kirk and Spock must unite their different strengths to lead the lone crew aboard the sole vessel capable of halting the menace.
Elements include space warfare, interplanetary voyages, interstellar travel, interstellar conflict and the iconic characters of Kirk, James T. and Spock.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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