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Federation (Star Trek) [Mass Market Paperback]

Judith Reeves-Stevens (Author), Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Author)
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Publication Date: October 1, 1995 | Series: Star Trek (Unnumbered Paperback)

At last! The long awaited novel featuring both famous crews of the "Starship Enterprise"
in an epic adventure that spans time and space.
Captain Kirk and the crew of the "U.S.S. Enterprise" NCC-1701 are faced with their most
challenging mission yet--rescuing renowned scientist Zefram Cochrane from captors who want to
use his skills to conquer the galaxy.
Meanwhile, ninety-nine years in the future on the "U.S.S. Enterprise" NCC-1701-D, Picard must
rescue an important and mysterious person whose safety is vital to the survival of the Federation.
As the two crews struggle to fulfill their missions, destiny draws them closer together until past
and future merge--and the fate of each of the two legendary starships rests in the hands of the
other vessel...

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Trekkers will love this novel's premise: The crew from Star TrekR: The Next Generation crosses paths with the original Star TrekR crew when they all fall into some sort of time warp. Publication is timed to coincide with the release of the next Star TrekR movie.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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At first chapters are confusing and this book most definitely requires an avid prior Star Trek fan familiar with both new and old generation episodes for maximum understanding and impact: those with such a background will appreciate the complex interactions between past and present when a natural phenomenon brings together very different Trek protagonists from different times. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 467 pages
  • Publisher: Star Trek (October 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671894234
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671894238
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book based upon the fantastic 'Prime Directive' which, until THIS book was released was THE GREATEST Star Trek novel in print--bar NONE. Judith and Gar have outdone themselves with a truly gripping story that is very difficult to put down. I at first had the impression that the crews of the original series would be 'mixing it up' with the crew of Next Generation a lot in this story, and without spoiling the plot, just DON'T expect that, and, well, it'd be hard NOT to enjoy this book regardless of what you expect. After reading it you can't help but notice the glaring storyline error's in 'First Contact' but don't worry about it, the book isn't about defining problems in the movies--it's about as good a story as you are likely to find in print, and written in superior Trek style. Gene Roddenberry would have LOVED to have these authors on his payroll--unless he DID and I am unaware of it. Gene was a visionary, and this book takes that vision and adds tremendous depth and entertainment value. Every Trek fan will find this a good read, but the true Trek Nerds will find it a GREAT book because of how the past is tied together so well, so seamlessly, so FUN. If you are struggling over which Trek book to read and 'Federation' is one you haven't got ahold of yet, well what are you waiting for? Grand Sci Fi in Grand tradition. As usual, read, enjoy and thank me later. Let me know what you thought of the book: rmgomske@lightcom.net Ciao!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I wish that Amazon had a rating higher than 5 stars; this book would get such a rating from me. First, I have to thank the authors; the Reeves-Stevens wrote Prime Directive, the first Star Trek novel I ever read. I went on to read HUNDREDS of Star Trek novels, including most of The Original Series (TOS), most of "The Next Generation" (TNG), and many of the earlier Voyager novels. This is the best Star Trek novel I have ever read. What a movie it would make.

The scope of this novel ranges across many years and a variety of civilizations, ranging from pre-WWIII through TOS into TNG and beyond. We see fascinating aspects of Zefram Cochrane and a nasty enemy, as well as Kirk and his crew, Jon-Luc Picard and his crew, and others. We see more of Zefram and The Companion. We've seen interesting science in Star Trek, including warp drive, transporters, and time travel, but this novel takes our glimpses of future science to whole new levels.

The end of the novel brings a fantastic climax, showing the Federation at whole new levels of unification, and continuing to "boldly go where none have gone before". You won't believe where they're going until you read the novel.

And then, there's another meeting with "The Guardian of Forever". The connections between the Guardian and Picard's zenoarcheological links with "the Preservers" get very interesting.

Rush to order this book from Amazon, or dash to your nearest bookstore, but don't wait to buy this book if you're a Star Trek fan. And give it serious consideration, if your a Sci-Fi fan and haven't gotten into Star Trek yet.
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ONE OF THE BEST December 3, 1999
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This novel was truely one of the best Star Trek books that I have ever read. Its version of Zefram Cochran is far better that that of "First Contact's" and I think that most people would agree with that. I also think that most people would agree that they wish thet the episode and movie writers were as good as Judith Reeves and Garfield Reeves-Stevens. The book was absolutly WONDERFUL, I would recomend it to and Trek fan. I, myself have read it three times and it was equaly as enthrawling every time.
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This should have been the plotline for Generations
Others have written glowing accounts of this novel, so I only have this to add:

This story should have been the one used for Star Trek VII, the movie we know as... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Brian J. Smith
A run away hit
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TRULY GREAT SCIENCE FICTION
Well this is a truly great science fiction novel, and not just a great Star Trek novel.
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Published 9 months ago by Lord Ramoth
Solid Trekkie fun
Well done. This is no longer considered Star Trek canon anymore, since First Contact reworks a lot of elements in this story, but it's still a great work of fiction. Read more
Published 10 months ago by N. Kunka
Fascinating, . . . Interesting, and an overall good read
Federation

This was truly a great read. The story was really compelling and although it tended to jump between timelines from one chapter to the next, it was no problem... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Melvin K. Patterson
Written on rubber?
The story bounces back and forth between three different centuries, changing in mid-action, so often that it's hard to follow. Read more
Published on September 30, 2009 by Duke 1968
Okay but I don't get what all the hype is about
I decided to read this book based on all the positive reviews here. The novel definitely has a broad scope, we see Kirk and Picard's crew, as well as a new storyline involving... Read more
Published on June 9, 2009 by Redshirt
Though our journey must end, the journey itself will never end
I first came across "Federation" after having read that the creative group responsible for the new Star Trek movie drew much inspiration from this novel. Read more
Published on March 24, 2009 by K. Koch
Federation
Granted the book was a little long and could have done without certain sections in the book. But the book was still well written and had a good story. Read more
Published on August 6, 2008 by William C. Allen
The Best of Star Trek!
Years go by, and a book comes along, that makes you wonder what is fact, what is fiction, what is faction; a book that makes you want to read it all over again; that makes you read... Read more
Published on July 18, 2008 by Gulshan Batra
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The Eugenics Wars of the late twentieth century were more than fifty years in the past, but the evil that had spawned them lived on. Read the first page
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warp bomb, electromagnetic event horizon, ship from the future, continuum distortion, linked singularities, personality matrix, structural integrity field, warp propulsion, viewscreen image, photon torpedoes, warp field, acting ensign, warp core, transporter room, warp factor, impulse engines, main viewscreen, gas disk, turbolift doors, dilithium crystals, warp engines, science officer, command chair, science station, command console
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Sir John, Zefram Cochrane, Captain Kirk, Adrik Thorsen, Alpha Centauri, Admiral Kabreigny, Captain Picard, Optimum Movement, Gamma Canaris, Commander Tarl, Nancy Hedford, Micah Brack, Colonel Thorsen, Ambassador Sarek, Kirk's Enterprise, Counselor Troi, Colonel Green, Ian Shelton, Red Alert, Commissioner Hedford, Starfleet Archives, Battersea Stadium, Christopher's Landing, Kashishowa Station, Picard's Enterprise
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