Books like Star Trek - Final Frontier by Diane Carey
In the tradition of Star Trek, the story charts an early adventure that precedes the Captain Kirk era. Commander George Samuel Kirk leads the plot as the galaxy edges toward open conflict.
The narrative stays within the science‑fiction genre, featuring the well‑known fictitious characters George Samuel Kirk and Robert April as central figures in an interstellar struggle that threatens to destabilize the galaxy.
First publish date: March 1988
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Diane Carey
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