Books like Star Trek - Crisis on Centaurus by Brad Ferguson
The Enterprise faces unprecedented computer malfunctions, prompting Captain Kirk to receive a terrifying Starfleet message: the planet Centaurus has been bombed and annihilated, killing thousands—including McCoy’s daughter, Joanna.
Kirk and his crew are drawn into a dangerous conflict with hostile terrorists and enraged Centaurians on a planet famed for its peace and beauty. At the same time, Lt. Uhura must take command of the damaged vessel, risking all in an effort to safeguard her crewmates, Kirk, and Joanna.
A high‑stakes space opera that blends classic Star Trek elements—evidence of major character arcs, technological crises, and interstellar conflict—with a personal stakes narrative centered on family and loyalty.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Brad Ferguson
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