Blaze of Glory (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 34) [Paperback]

Simon Hawke (Author)

Book Description

Series: Star Trek, the Next Generation | Publication Date: March 1, 1995

The "U.S.S. Enterprise" TM is assigned to the planet K'Trall, a planet just coming out from under the heel of barbarous suppression. When the planet's newly emerging freedom is threatened by a rouge ship attacking Federation shipping, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew put their lives on the line to protect K'Trall from the raids.

But the planet itself holds a deadly secret, one that could lead to a resurgence of the despotic cruelty they have suffered for centuries. With time running out, Captain Picard must see his way past a maze of deadly deception, with billions of lives hanging in the balance.

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The U.S.S. Enterprise^TM is assigned to the planet K'Trall, a planet just coming out from under the heel of barbarous suppression. When the planet's newly emerging freedom is threatened by a rouge ship attacking Federation shipping, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew put their lives on the line to protect K'Trall from the raids.

But the planet itself holds a deadly secret, one that could lead to a resurgence of the despotic cruelty they have suffered for centuries. With time running out, Captain Picard must see his way past a maze of deadly deception, with billions of lives hanging in the balance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 277 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (March 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671880454
• ISBN-13: 978-0671880453
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,414,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best, May 13, 2002

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General Pete (SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blaze of Glory (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 34) (Paperback)

A space pirate has been harassing federation shipping lanes. Picard and Co. are called in to lend a hand. They uncover a brilliant tactican using, as his base the hulk of one of the first starships. What makes this book interesting is that always in the back of your mind there is a little vocie saying "could it be the enterprise?" a great read.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you like pirates you'll love this one!, August 11, 1998

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"rgrumm" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blaze of Glory (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 34) (Paperback)

This book is a fast and easy read. It has the dash of Robin hood and pirates sprinked throughout. This makes one of the central characters, Captain Blaze, easy to swallow, despite his methods.

The main plot was easy to figure out, once the author revealed that the K'Trall were related to Vulcans and Romulans. Of course, the more militaristic, pointy eared variety were quickly uncovered. Needless to say, the Romulans wanted a straight line, but the author used a few well placed curves. Things unfolded as expected, with the Romulans going home with slightly duller ears.

Someday, a SNG book will enlighten the Romulans. Strange how the militaristic Klingons joined the fold, why not the logic Romulans!

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, enjoyable book., January 6, 2007

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James Yanni (Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blaze of Glory (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 34) (Paperback)

There isn't much to really make this book stand out in the general run of Star Trek books, but it's an enjoyable read and well put together. The writing is both competent and enjoyable, with the characters and plot devices well-handled and smooth. Not a book for someone in the mood for deep thought, or even the kind of introspection that the best Star Trek books provide, but an enjoyable action-adventure space opera.