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In "Star Trek – Recovery," J. M. Dillard chronicles Admiral James T. Kirk’s transition from executive duty back to the front lines. As Chief of Starfleet Operations, Kirk oversees the USS Recovery, a fully automated high‑speed transport designed to evacuate large populations without risking crew. When the ship’s creator is compromised by alien influence, the vessel becomes a weapon in a deadly conflict. Trapped underground aboard Recovery is Kirk’s longtime ally, Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, who faces a homicidal threat that endangers everyone on board. Kirk must restore control, save McCoy, and prevent a galaxy‑wide catastrophe.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: J. M. Dillard
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