Double, Double (Star Trek, No. 45) [Paperback]

Michael Jan Friedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1989

DOUBLE, DOUBLE

On a routine exploratory mission, the Starship U.S.S. Hood picks up a distress signal from a research expedition thought lost long ago -- the expedition of Dr. Roger Korby, one of the centuries' greatest scientific minds. Korby himself is dead, it seems, but his colleagues have made a most incredible discover -- a discovery they insist the Hood's captain see for himself. Reluctantly, the captain agrees to beam down...

Meanwhile, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ begins long-overdue shore leave on Tranquility Seven. James T. Kirk is looking forward to a few days of rest and relaxation....until what seems like a bizarre case of mistaken identity plunges Kirk into a whirlpool of mayhem and murder.

And puts an inhuman stranger with his memories and anilities in command of the Enterprise.

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On a routine exploratory mission, the starship U.S.S. Hood picks up a distress signal from a research expedition though lost long ago, the expedition of Dr. Roger Korby, one of the centuries' greatest scientific minds. Korby himself is dead, it seems, but his colleagues have made a most incredible discovery, a discovery they insist the Hood's captain see for himself. Reluctantly, the captain agrees to beam down.

Meanwhile, the crew of the Enterprise^TM begins long-overdue shore leave on Tranquility Seven. James T. Kirk is looking forward to a few days of rest and relaxation, until what seems like a bizarre case of mistaken identity plunges Kirk into a whirlpool of mayhem and murder, and puts an inhuman stranger with his memories and abilities in command of the Enterprise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek; First Edition edition (April 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671661302
• ISBN-13: 978-0671661304
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #662,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Friedman's best., January 14, 2003

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This review is from: Double, Double (Star Trek, No. 45) (Paperback)

This book is a sequel to the episode "What Are Little Girls Made Of?", and it surpasses the episode that is its inspiration on all counts. Its plot moves more smoothly, it has more consistent and plausible characterization, and is just generally a very good story, very well told.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, November 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Double, Double (Star Trek, No. 45) (Paperback)

For a book dealing with evil twins, this one's pretty darn good. It's a sequel to a weak-but-fun first season episode. Read it for excitement and fun.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent sequel to What Are Little Girls Made Of?, May 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Double, Double (Star Trek, No. 45) (Paperback)

This just has to be my favorite Michael Jan Freidman novel. The mood, ambiance and pace are consistent with classic `Star Trek' It would have made an excellent two part episode; an end of season cliffhanger with murder, mayhem, conspiracy, a touch of intrigue and the odd space battle. Kirk squares off against his android double. You see the androids want to replace their flesh and blood counterparts and maintain an orderly universe. With sentient beings changed into androids they can be programmed for the better `Can you imagine how life can be improved if we could do away with jealousy . . . greed. . .hate.' Not as naff as it sounds. A good read.