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Star Trek: The Next Generation: I.K.S. Gorkon: Honor Bound: Honor Bound Bk. 2 (Star Trek: I.K.S. Gorkon)
 
 

Star Trek: The Next Generation: I.K.S. Gorkon: Honor Bound: Honor Bound Bk. 2 (Star Trek: I.K.S. Gorkon) [Kindle Edition]

Keith R. A. DeCandido
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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The Order of the Bat'leth: founded after Kahless's ascension to Sto-Vo-Kor, the Order was tasked with rooting out dishonorable behavior and spreading the word of Kahless to the Klingon people. In the subsequent millennium, the Order has become more ceremonial, but now Chancellor Martok has called the Order back to its original function -- to preserve the cause of honor.

Book Two

Captain Klag of the I.K.S. Gorkon -- the newest inductee into the Order -- has given his word to the Children of San-Tarah that the Klingon Empire will leave them in peace. But Klag's old rival General Talak has ordered him to go back on his word and aid Talak in conquering the San-Tarah's world. Now Klag must stand against his fellow Klingons -- but will even his fellow members of the Order of the Bat'leth, not to mention his own crew, follow him into disobedience? Or will they betray him to Talak?

The crew of the Gorkon faces its greatest trial in a glorious adventure that will be remembered in song and story throughout the Empire!

About the Author

Keith R.A. DeCandido was born and raised in New York City to a family of librarians. He has written over two dozen novels, as well as short stories, nonfiction, eBooks, and comic books, most of them in various media universes, among them Star Trek, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Marvel Comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, Resident Evil, Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, Farscape, Xena, and Doctor Who. His original novel Dragon Precinct was published in 2004, and he's also edited several anthologies, among them the award-nominated Imaginings and two Star Trek anthologies. Keith is also a musician, having played percussion for the bands the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players, the Boogie Knights, and the Randy Bandits, as well as several solo acts. In what he laughingly calls his spare time, Keith follows the New York Yankees and practices kenshikai karate. He still lives in New York City with his girlfriend and two insane cats.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 447 KB
  • Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek (November 25, 2003)
  • Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B000FC0Q0W
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, April 21, 2004
In this sequel to A Good Day to Die, with General Talak on his way to betray Captain Klag's word of honor and enslave the San-Tarah, Klag calls on the members of the Order of the Bat'leth to rally to him and protect the very honor of the Klingon Empire. But, how many will rally to his cause, and can he even trust his own crew in a battle against the Klingon fleet? This will be a battle royal, with no quarter asked or given, pitting ships against ships, and battle-scared warriors against warriors. It is indeed a good day to die!

Wow! I must admit that years ago I drifted away from reading Star Trek books, but these two books (Honor Bound and its prequel) make me regret that decision. The author does an excellent job of bringing the Klingons to life, with all of the honor and love of battle that you would expect. This is a great book, every bit as good as the first book, and perhaps even better. I really enjoyed this book, and think that you will too. Get this book!

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Where did this author come form?, January 22, 2004
Let me just say.....WOW!!! This has got to be the best Star Trek themed book I have read in at least 2 years probably more. Here for the first time in a long while we get to see a novel designed for Klingons and about Klingons facilitated by the use of previously introduced characters from TNG and DS9 episodes. The author has succeeded in creating a universe all his own wonderful story I can't wait to read others in this series
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Qapla' KRAD!, December 29, 2003
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Chapulina R (Tovarischi Imports, USA/RUS) - See all my reviews
"Honor Bound" is the second book of the Klingon series by a terrific pro-novelist and fanfic author, Keith R. A. DeCandido. This story concludes the adventure begun in Book One, "A Good Day to Die". The crew of IKS Gorkon and the fierce lupine San-Tarah have reached a mutual, honorable truce. But Captain Klag's old nemesis, Admiral Talak, refuses to abide by it and declares war! Now Klag must summon his comrades of the Order of the Bat'leth to join him in defending the honor of the Empire. DeCandido continues the venerable fanfic tradition of evolving minor characters from the TV series. Joining Klag, Kurak, Toq, and Kornan are Vekma, Rodek, and K'Vada. Each of these had made one-time debuts on TNG and DS9, just enough to whet the fandom's appetite; and DeCandido has done a fine job developing them. Unavoidably, there are brief appearances by Worf and Martok. But these "stars" are overshadowed by the author's original creations, which are actually much more intriguing. For one thing, the women have worthier roles in these books than in The Franchise. KRAD knows the Klingon heart, and realizes Trek's archetypal appeal to fans of both genders. Whereas most of the TV series' alien societies are male-dominant (often to the virtual exclusion of women), these Klingons and San-Tarah are represented by strong male and female warriors. The fighting scenes are graphic and realistic enough to draw the reader right into the carnage. DeCandido pays homage to John M. Ford's "The Final Reflection", which he credits as the definitive novel about the Klingons. To his own credit, KRAD's writing comes closer than any other pro-novelist's to the spirit of that masterpiece and to the passion of its derivative fanfic. If you appreciate "KomereXXX", "Klinfires", and the "Agonizer", you'll roar a resounding Qapla'! for "IKS Gorkon".
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Keith R.A. DeCandido was born and raised in New York City to a family of librarians. He has written over two dozen novels, as well as short stories, nonfiction, eBooks, and comic books, most of them in various media universes, among them Star Trek, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Marvel Comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, Resident Evil, Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, Farscape, Xena, and Doctor Who. His original novel Dragon Precinct was published in 2004, and he's also edited several anthologies, among them the award-nominated Imaginings and two Star Trek anthologies. Keith is also a musician, having played percussion for the bands the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players, the Boogie Knights, and the Randy Bandits, as well as several solo acts. In what he laughingly calls his spare time, Keith follows the New York Yankees and practices kenshikai karate. He still lives in New York City with his girlfriend and two insane cats.


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