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When the friendly alien Rey make first contact with the Federation, they celebrate intelligence across the galaxy by hosting a grand competition. Space‑faring races are invited to send representative ships to compete against one another—and the Great Starship Race begins.
The Federation’s flagship, the U.S.S. Enterprise, under Captain James T. Kirk, is sent to compete. However, the event takes a dark turn when a Romulan warship demands entry, triggering a deadly game of cat and mouse. Kirk and his crew must protect their ship from relentless Hornets, navigate treachery at every turn, and prevent the annihilation of an entire world while fighting for survival in the ultimate interplanetary contest.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Diane Carey
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