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ENTROPY EFFECT - STAR TREK #2

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Good solid read worth being in a Classic star trek library.
only complaint thought scotty was not done right.

This is an enjoyable early Trek novel. Author, Vonda McIntyre, does a nice job with the characters, and manages to give us a more detailed insight into these characters inner thoughts and motivations without going against what we already know about them from the television shows and theatrical releases. I especially enjoyed the development of Mr. Sulu, showing his relationships to others on the ship. There are also some very nice character moments with the main triumvirate of Kirk, Spock and McCoy.

The plot has the Enterprise circling a naked singularity that has inexplicably appeared, and Mr. Spock is evidently the only scientist who can study this phenomenon. Unfortunately, just as they are getting towards the last few days of Mr. Spock's observations the Enterprise receives a planetary distress signal that pre-empts anything else, and the Enterprise must immediately depart for Aleph Prime an outpost of the Federation. Once the Enterprise arrives at Aleph Prime they are hailed by the planetary prosecutor who assumes they've come to escort a "dangerous prisoner" to a rehabilitation planet. It turns out the dangerous prisoner is Mr. Spock's former physics professor. Also in orbit is the starship commanded by Captain Kirk's former flame.

What follows is an interesting story that involves time travel, love, friendship, honor and trust. I'd end up giving away too much of the plot to explain further, but it makes an interesting and fast moving read. If you enjoy original Star Trek, you will enjoy this novel. Ms. McIntyre knows how to craft an interesting story that will keep you engrossed until the end, but don't expect it to remain with you...