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In the 21st century, Earth finds itself at peace after centuries of conflict. When an alien spacecraft crashes on the South Pacific, it leads to humanity deciding whether to embrace a new alien race or face war. As a result, an alternate reality begins to unfold, with James T. Kirk from the future facing a dilemma of his own: to save a damaged Federation or not. The book 'Strangers from the Sky', based on this original media tie-in, explores the possibilities of a different universe and the consequences of altering history.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Margaret Wander Bonanno
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