Books like Federation by Garfield Reeves-Stevens

In this saga, Captain Kirk and the crew of the original USS Enterprise (NCC‑1701) undertake a perilous mission to rescue famed scientist Zefram Cochrane from hostile captors intent on exploiting his talents for galactic domination. Meanwhile, ninety‑nine years ahead, Captain Jean‑Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC‑1701‑D) face a separate crisis, tasked with securing an essential, mysterious individual whose safety is vital to the Federation’s survival. As both missions unfold, the destinies of the two starships increasingly intersect, intertwining past and future in a dramatic convergence that tests the unity and resolve of the Federation. The novel brings together iconic Star Trek characters and explores themes of destiny, alliance, and the enduring legacy of exploration within the franchise’s expansive universe.

First publish date: 1995