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Set during the era of The Original Series, this Star Trek adventure explores the untold history of James T. Kirk’s first command of the U.S.S. Enterprise. It follows the young captain as he faces early battles with the Klingons and leads daring rescues of endangered civilizations. The novel delves into the difficult choices that challenged him to balance duty with intuition, ultimately shaping him into the celebrated commander who succeeded Christopher Pike.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Christopher L. Bennett
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