First Strike: Book 1 (Star Trek (Numbered Paperback)) [Kindle Edition]

Diane Carey (Author)

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Long ago, before the days of myth and legend, our worlds belonged to them. Now they want them back. . . .

Captain Kirk is stunned when the Federation receives an urgent plea for help -- from the Klingon Empire. A mysterious starship has invaded Klingon space and resisted all their efforts to destroy it. Establishing contact with the stranger's ship, Kirk discovers that it is only the vanguard of a vast alien fleet obsessed with conquering the Klingons, the Federation, the Romulans, and all who dwell in the space that was once their own.

The Invasion has begun. . . .

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Long ago, before the days of myth and legend, our worlds belonged to them. Now they want them back. . . .

Captain Kirk is stunned when the Federation receives an urgent plea for help -- from the Klingon Empire. A mysterious starship has invaded Klingon space and resisted all their efforts to destroy it. Establishing contact with the stranger's ship, Kirk discovers that it is only the vanguard of a vast alien fleet obsessed with conquering the Klingons, the Federation, the Romulans, and all who dwell in the space that was once their own.

The Invasion has begun. . . .

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 1973 KB
• Print Length: 289 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek (October 16, 1999)
• Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000FC0OJU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,140 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "One of the Best Trek Books", November 23, 2002

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John J. Rust (Prescott, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invasion #1: First Strike (Star Trek, Book 79) (Mass Market Paperback)

Bully for the way Diane Carey developed the characters in this book. OK, everyone knows what Captain Kirk is like, but she really delved deep into his personality, showing what drives him and how he percieves himself in the the world of Starfleet. Klingon General Kellen and Vergo Zennor of the Furies were flat out awesome. Kellen is the most rational, even-keel Klingon you'll ever meet, until the Furies appear in our part of the Galaxy, then he goes into full-blown Klingon mode of "Shoot! Kill! Destroy!" Zennor seemed in a tenuous situation through the entire book. While the Furies dogma says with absolute certainty this is the part of the Galaxy where they were banished from, Zennor keeps demanding more proof before deciding if they should go to war with the Klingons and the UFP. All the while Kirk is doing what he can to negotiate a solution, but Kellen and his fleet are ready to blast the Furies to hell. I also loved the way Kellen perceived Kirk. At the beginning of the book, he has a lot of respect for the man, even though he is an enemy. But the more he talks to the Furies, that respect goes out the window. I dug his one observation, "This Kirk was no Kirk." The story was excellent with many, "Oh ****" moments and some really cool battle scenes. I look forward to reading the rest of the "Invasion" series.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kirk Redeems Himself, May 18, 2001

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Alexander Higle (Jamaica Plain, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invasion #1: First Strike (Star Trek, Book 79) (Mass Market Paperback)

Kirk is often seen as less diplomatic or intellectual than Picard, but this book proves otherwise; Diane L. Carey paints Kirk in a very positive light as a skilled diplomat, determined to find peaceful solutions to extremely difficult situations. Yet despite his impressive efforts, when the time comes for Kirk to switch into warrior mode, he does so in a manner that demands respect even from the Klingons. Kirk's heroism is rarely well captured in print, but this is one of the few exceptions. "Invasion: First Strike" shows him to be a hero in both peace and war -- and provides a story worthy of his heroism.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Nice start to the Invasion! series., June 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Invasion #1: First Strike (Star Trek, Book 79) (Mass Market Paperback)

Diane Carey is an experienced writer for the Star Trek book series. She definitely shows her experience with this book, the first of a four-book series, entitled Invasion!. The book flows just like an episode of the show; the characters act just as one would see them acting on the screen.

I am not a big fan of the original series; I am more of a next-generationer. Still, I loved this book! It is wonderfully written, and it really makes you think.

Invasion! First Strike keeps a great pace; it does not get boring. I started it at 10 PM last night, and found myself still up at two o'clock when I finally finished it. It is definitely impossible to put down. Don't make the same mistake I did; when you start it, make sure you have time to finish it.

The book introduces a race of creatures called the Furies. They are supposedly demons, such as those in ancient mythology: medusas, devils, etc. They were defeated in a grand battle five millenia ago, and banished to the other side of the galaxy. They have returned, and are looking for proof that this is indeed where they used to rule. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise must disprove this theory, or at least convince them not to destroy civilization. This proves to be a difficult task.

If you like Star Trek, BUY THIS BOOK!