Books like Star Trek - Into Darkness by Alan Dean Foster
Alan Dean Foster’s *Star Trek – Into Darkness* follows freshly commissioned officers aboard a starship as they encounter a hostile alien commander determined to annihilate intelligent species. Kirk and Spock, whose contrasting personalities collide, must join forces with their diverse crew to protect the galaxy from destruction.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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