Customer Reviews

Into the Void (Star Trek New Frontier, No 2)

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3 star:		(2)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was very anxious to read this continuation of the first book in this series. The only thing that let me down is that he left me hanging, waiting to read the third book.

It's only 150 pgs, and needs to be more!! Can't wait for this future installments of this new series. Peter David has always been able to bring action, humor, and good characters together into a fast-moving format. And an interesting cliff-hanger at the end....

Despite the annoying publishing tactic of splitting one novel into four parts, the new series is a must read for Trek junkies. Without the televised framework of other Trek novels, you truly get the feeling that this series can go "boldly where no other ship has gone." The characters feel like old friends, with the potential of future conflict, love, and adventure. Let's hope the series continues - in full-size novels

Where the first volume of this series laid a good foundation, this book starts to flesh out additional members of the crew of the USS Excalibur, and gives the reader a whole new host of species to learn about. Commander Shelby, of Borg-collective-expertise fame, finally makes her appearance as first officer -- and we get to meet a Hermat engineer who is of dual sex. It makes for some gender bending interest that is humorous as well as enlightening. The short serial nature of these slim volumes leaves you hanging and waiting for more. A far cry from the usual novels that have to wrap up all the conflicts and resolve all the problems before you run out of pages

The second book in a series of four introductory novels within the "New Frontier" series is both character and action-packed, introducing the readers to the Excalibur crew left untouched in the first volume.

Excalibur has launched on her mission to Sector 221-G, and her commanders are hard at work sorting out personnel issues ranging from stowaways to the helmsman. But when a refugee transport loses power, it's Excalibur's job to save the ship -- and the people aboard.

"New Frontier", the first Star Trek series to be centered around non-canon characters, is, in my humble opinion, some of the best Trek fiction on the market. The characters, plots, and characters are all stunningly executed by one of Trek's best authors.

8.5/10

Hated the shortness of the novels in this series, obviously split one novel into 4. This makes the book like a comic book series, you never know if the ends will be tied up or throw out the door. The underlying motivation of what makes each of the characters tick seems to be lacking, and the interaction between member of the crew doesn't seem to fit into the Starfleet norms. What bothered me most was the Vulcans seem so "emotional" with barely surfaced irritations and nasty comments to the other crew.

Series has some good moments, but I suggest that all four novels be bought at once. Quick reading for each novel, good afternoon at the beach stuff.

The second book in series follows straight on from where book one left off. This is great book for many reasons, it introduces an old enemy for Si Cwan as well as giving us information on his missing sister, and the interaction between Kebron and Cwan is absolutley great. This book has all the ingrediants for a perfect Star Trek story, action, humor and intrigue but it still feels that the story still hasn't kicked off yet.

can't resist putting in my 2 cents worth. A good NEW Star Trek series. But somebody at the publisher's should be fired. The nerve of splitting what should be 1 book into 4 parts and having it come out over 2 months. Bad form, guys. I happen to know there's plenty of Star Trek books out there waiting to be published - there was no need to do this. Hope it doesn't turn people off what should be a great new adventure. Best advice - hold off til all 4 volumes appear.

Peter David is, without question, the best author of Star Trek books that there is. His "New Frontier" series is a delight to read, with excellent plot, characterization, humor, and competent writing.

That being said, (and as I said about the first book of this series) this book wasn't really one of his better efforts. Granted, his "off day" is better than most writers' best, but still...

We're two books into the series, and still, it feels like we're just setting the table. I'd really like to have seen more happening by now. And again, we end on a cliffhanger, something that I really hate. (Honest, I promise I'll buy the next book without a cliffhanger ending if the writing is good, and if it isn't, the cliffhanger isn't going to help, because I won't CARE what happens next.)

Also, and this is just a personal preference, but I've always HATED the character of Shelby, so I could have really been much happier if she wasn't involved, but at least she's mostly being used for contrast between the "cowboy" Captain Calhoun and her own straightlaced, annoying self. I hope David doesn't start working at making her TOO sympathetic a character; I really DON'T want to start liking her.

Definitely worth reading, but there's still plenty of room for improvement. Hopefully, things will start picking up in the next couple of books.

This sequal to the House of Cards has made me a true fan of the New Frontier series. The story is great, as well as the characters, that are both from previous Star Trek tv shows and from past books, or just new from Peter David's head. Be sure to have the next book ready to go.