The Forgotten War (Star Trek: The Next Generation) [Paperback]

William R. Forstchen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

The legendary Starfleet Captain Lucien Murat, a contemporary of Christopher Pike, disappeared during a battle with the alien Tarn. Now, generations later, Captain Picard is conducting delicate diplomatic negotiations with the Tarn when the "Starship Enterprise(TM) " discovers the descendants of Murat and his crew stranded on a desolate planet, still fighting a war that ended decades ago.

The human castaways face destruction, but more than these precious lives are at stake. Unless Picard can find a solution, a lost hero's legacy may ignite a new era of interstellar war!

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek; First Edition edition (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671011596
• ISBN-13: 978-0671011598
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,719,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

WILLIAM R. FORSTCHEN has a Ph.D. from Purdue University with specializations in Military History and the History of Technology. He is a Faculty Fellow and Professor of History at Montreat College. He is the author of over forty books, including the New York Times bestselling series Gettysburg and Pearl Harbor (coauthored with Newt Gingrich), as well as the award-winning young adult novel We Look Like Men of War. He has also authored numerous short stories and articles about military history and military technology. His interests include archaeological research on sites in Mongolia, and as a pilot he owns and flies an original World War II "recon bird." Dr. Forstchen resides near Asheville, North Carolina with his teenage daughter Meghan and their small pack of golden retreivers and yellow labs.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Premise...., March 15, 2002

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R. Blanton "1chewbecca" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Forgotten War (Star Trek: The Next Generation) (Paperback)

I picked up this book on a whim - as its been years since I've read a Star Trek book. At first, it was difficult to get into the writing, as I am used to books that are written on a more difficult reading level, however, when I managed to move past this, I enjoyed the book. The basic premise of having two groups of people whom are stranded on a planet and fighting an ancient, and now resolved, war is fascinating. The differences in the two cultures both from the past and the "present" fuels this book. And the ending,though it is somewhat predictable once you get into the book and understand the feelings of the two warring groups, is definitely interesting. In fact,
I loved the ending. If you're looking for a quick read, I would highly suggest reading this book. It is entertaining and the story is interesting.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Twists and Fun to read and two great Captains, October 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Forgotten War (Star Trek: The Next Generation) (Paperback)

I love history and this book actually has a Starfleet historian who gets the chance to meet with a legendary Starfleet Captain, Lucien Murat. Murat is very cool and its neat to see some people from Pike's time period in a Star Trek novel. The plot is great full of the Tarn and Murat's survivors. A must read for a True Fan of Star Trek.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, great plot, great book!, March 1, 2000

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"thekommunist" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Forgotten War (Star Trek: The Next Generation) (Paperback)

I thought this book was fantastic. I loved William Forstchen's Lost Regiment series, and I found his Star Trek book to be no exception. Oddly enough, I didn't look at the author's name until I finished the book! The plot is well written, and Riker's old flame's personality was well-developed.