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Traitor Winds #70 (Star Trek, The Lost Years) (No.3)

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This book is my favorite in the Lost Years series for one simple reason: Dr. Leonard H. McCoy. Before other reviewers go to scoffing and rating this one unhelpful, let me explain why.

The scenes in which he treats a wounded Chekov for a broken arm show me so clearly what all doctors should strive for as an ideal: not just "bedside manner" which can be put on and taken off like a coat, but actual _compassion_ for their patients, that they left me breathless and dazed with wonder at the enormity of the revelation. L. A. Graf should be a lecturer (or is that lecturers?) at every medical internship school in the country. At the very least, this book should be required reading for all surgical students. (Probably a lttle unrealistic, I know, but where there is life, there is hope.)

I have been a Trek fan since day one and have read many of the published stories, but none of the writer's have captured the original Trek series as well as L.A. Graf.

Most stories concentrate on Kirk-Spock-McCoy, and while there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, the other characters are just as interesting, and I adore the closeness of the Uhura-Sulu-Chekov triology just as much!

Traitor Winds leaves you breathless! It would have made an excellent movie! It has action, mystery, and you won't--you CAN'T put the book down once you start reading.

And JOY JOY--all the other L.A. Graf books are just as terrific!! If you read one, you will drool until you read them all! I've heard another one is in the works---put me on the list to buy it!

I absolutely love this book, and rank it in my top three favorites! It, and other books by L.A. Graf are great in their Chekov material. My favorite phrase in reference to this author is this: "The only author that can write Chekov." Sooooo, for all you people that are sick of Chekov's two-syllable lines(Yes, sir. No, sir.), this is an awesome book and author!

This book is by far the best of the Lost Years books. It kept me on the edge of my seat. A fantastic example of great sci fi / adventure writing and with conspiracy intricately woven throughout the plot, it is an excellent book that even non-trekkers could enjoy. Also, like so many other L. A. Graf books, it focuses on the Chekov, Sulu, and Uhura group instead of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy (that's not to imply that we don't love them too!) so it makes for a refreshing change of pace. My advice to readers everywhere is this: DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK!

This is the third book in the LOST YEARS saga and takes up shortly after the events of A FLAG FULL OF STARS and shortly before STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. Uhura, Sulu and Chekhov are meeting for the weekly dinner reunion as the novel opens. McCoy has joined them, bringing along his predecessor as Doctor on the Enterprise, Dr. Piper. As the group fills each other in on their various activities and plans for the future. Soon, however, the group finds themselves swept up in a vast conspiracy that threatens to tear the Enterprise bridge crew apart permanently.

This is a definite treat for Chekhov fans. Most of the action in the novel focuses on him and explains how he went from wearing Command gold in the original TV series to Security red in STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. While the main character is Chekhov there is plenty of action for Uhura and Sulu as well. The only familiar character not at least making an appearance in this one is Spock who is only mentioned in passing.

For anyone who is a devoted fan of the series THE LOST YEARS saga is a must read to fill in the gaps between the end of the original series and the first movie. Even for a more casual fan this one has enough action to stand on its own.

This is a marvellous story, well-conceived and well-executed, focussing on Uhura, Sulu, and Chekov. Not for fans of the usual "big three" of Star Trek; Kirk and McCoy make only cameo apprearences, (as do Scotty, M'Benga, Chapel, and Rand) and Spock makes none at all, but for anyone who enjoys seeing the lower-ranking characters get a bit of developement, this book is delightful.

This book was well written and would have made an excellent film. It concentrates more on Chekov and Sulu and there's no sign of Spock anywhere having taken place after the five year mission and before Star Trek the movie so he's on Vulcan trying to purge his human half.

As Trek books go, Traitor Winds is a stand-out. Briskly paced, well-written, and characters as true to the originals as in any TOS novel. The plot is in many ways a liberal re-working The Undiscovered Country, with Enterprise crewmembers framed for a conspiracy involving high levels of the Federation and Starfleet, and a denouement at a peace conference to boot. But don't let that deter you from a fine, entertaining read.

In this Star Trek "The Original Series" yarn, author L.A. Graf tells a story set in the time period shortly after Enterprise's Five Year Mission under Captain Kirk has come to a close. Mr. Sulu is now a shuttle test pilot, and Chekov is at the Starfleet Security Academy. Uhura still works for Starfleet in communications. All three are hoping to re-up for another tour on Enterprise once she is refitted. Captain Kirk is now an Admiral.

From within this setting, a plot against Starfleet from within appears. More would be telling, but mostly this is a plausible novel that actually gives a more comprehensive look at Starfleet and how the 23d century operates in the Star Trek universe than most Star Trek novels offer. I enjoyed this as a relatively quick, easy, and relaxing read, which is the real "mission" of Star Trek novels. Recommended to Star Trek aficionados.

By far the best of the four 'Lost Years' books. Good action, good character development, (ever wondered how ol' Pavel wound up going from navigation to security? Wonder no more!) and a great story. Highly recommended.