Rising Son (Star Trek Deep Space Nine (Unnumbered Paperback)) [Kindle Edition]

S.D. Perry (Author)

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Months ago, young Jake Sisko came upon a mysterious prophecy in the ruins of B'hala, one that told of a Son destined to enter the Celestial Temple of the Prophets and return home with a lost Herald. Certain that the ancient text was intended for him, Jake entered the wormhole to bring back his father, Captain Benjamin Sisko -- missing since his final, fateful confrontation with Gul Dukat in the Fire Caves of Bajor. But Jake's quest has failed. Or so he believes.

Flung across the galaxy by a power beyond his understanding, Jake is rescued by a strange ship with an even stranger alien crew. Joining them on a voyage unlike any he has ever experienced, Jake learns that his search for the truth will lead him to find the last thing he ever expected, and to discoveries far beyond his wildest imaginings.

About the Author

S.D. Perry is a top genre author who has written for Resident Evil, Aliens, Xena and Timecop as well as Star Trek. Her DS9: Avatar spearheaded the new, post-television series of Deep Space Nine books from Pocket.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 514 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek (January 1, 2003)
• Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000FC0TIG
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• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,414 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Here it is, January 3, 2003

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Matthew Snow (mesquite, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rising Son (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) (Mass Market Paperback)

The long awaited "Jake" novel is finally here. We finally get to learn to what happened to Jake's ill-fated journey into the wormhole all the way back in "Avatar, Book 2".

This book is full of likeable new characters, the re-emergance of the long missing Kai Opaka, and answers to previously unanswered questions that have dominated this latest "season" of DS9. When it's not answering questions about prophecies, there is enough action and suprises to keep you wanting more.

The best part of "Rising Son", however, is that Jake finally gets some real character development. In the show, his development was usually second to that of his dad, which considering the nature of his destiny is understandable. However, Jake is now given an opportunity for some serious sef-evaluation and growth.

All in all, "Rising Son" is a worthy addition to the series, and leaves me excited for the new hardcover, "Unity".

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing going in the Trek universe, January 11, 2003

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Kevin G. Summers (Amissville, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rising Son (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. Jake has always been one of my favorite characters, and one of the most under-used. I didn't think I would like the idea of him trekking around the Gamma Quadrant, but his new friends were interesting, entertaining and very well written. And Jake is eaten up by internal conflict during the entire story. It's nice to see him growing up, realizing that he has to be a man with or without his father. This story also brings to my mind some of the best DS9 episodes, like Explorers. Jake is a complex character, and now we get to see him shine. The prophecy that he was chasing is, of course, a major part of the book. I had the feeling after Lesser Evil that he had misinterpreted the prophecy, and it was nice to see that played out. His feelings of resentment towards the Prophets were right on target. And then there is Opaka. How nice is it to see her again? I don't understand why the character of Wex is even in the story. I assume that she has a major role to play in Unity, because she seemed kind of random to me here. It was also nice to see some of the more underused species like Tosk and the Wadi. I don't have a lot of negative comments on this one. I wish it was longer. I would have liked Jake and Dez to have a larger confrontation about the lies. I would have liked to know more about the Eav'oq and the Ascendants. And the conclusion was painfully short. I realize that this is all building towards Unity, which must be a major payoff for all of the relaunch books. I can't wait for that one. All in all, this book was very well done.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Jake Sisko Book, February 8, 2003

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real man (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rising Son (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book pick up where Jake Sisko disappears. Jake is lost in the Gamma Quad. and he is pick up by interesting assortments of Gamma aliens. S.D. Perry uses several aliens that we meet in the first season of DS9, such as Tosk and the Wadi. The book also deals with Jake's need to find his father. Also, Perry tells us about Kia Opaka and her life after being left on the moon in Gamma Quad from the first season. The best part is that Perry created a dog-like alien name Pif, who will make you laugh.