Battle Lines (Star Trek: Voyager) (Paperback)

by Dave Galanter (Author), Greg Brodeur (Author)

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Product Description

While exploring a sector of uncharted space, the U.S.S. Voyager™ is ambushed -- and forcibly pressed into service as part of the Edesian Fleet in their war against the enemy Gimlon. The Edesian commander claims that the Fleet is fighting only to defend his people against a merciless invader, but Captain Janeway is suspicious. War, she has learned, is seldom so simple or black and white.

With Chakotay and several other crew members held hostage, and the Starship Voyager™ under the control of the Edesians, Janeway has no choice but to join the campaign against the Gimlon, only to discover that the enemy has developed a new super-weapon capable of destroying entire worlds. Soon the Captain and her crew find themselves fighting a losing battle in a war they never wanted!

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671002597
• ISBN-13: 978-0671002596
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,421 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, November 1, 1999

By A Customer

Brilliant. Sheer Brilliance. This is a great edition to the Voyager collection, one which focuses more on the fighting aspect of the series. It was well written, the characters were portrayed well, and both races were protrayed brilliantly. It did start off rather abruptly though, snapping into action in the first line. This technique can give the book a definite attraction if done correctly, but this time it wasn't done that well. Also, the characters weren't all used. B'Elanna had very little to do with the overall plot, neither did Seven or the doctor. I guess not every book can have every character interacting, but it would have been nice to have more involvement. The twist between Lekket and Bolis was great, who was the real enemy? Like a previous review, I think the Chakotay substory part was dragged out somewhat, and didn't have that much relevance to the whole story. But the twist at the very end involving the shields, sheer brilliance that part was. I mean this, it was absolutely brilliant. Scientifically it made a lot of sense, and treknically it made a lot of sense too. Oh, and the use of the Z+ and Z- terms when describing navigation was good, a real credit to the authors. This book is well worth the money for any Star Trek fan, I adivse you to buy it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Non-stop action indeed!, March 11, 2002

By	"ladychakotay" (USA) - See all my reviews

The reviews below that describe this book as "action packed" are accurate without question. It's a wild ride, and can wear a dedicated reader out quickly.

But I LOVED it!

Few stories are intense all the way through, from beginning to end. But this one definitely was. I continually found myself thinking, "How are they going to get out of this one?!"

I usually prefer a story that is more focused on the character interaction and has a lot of heart, but once in a while I enjoy a good suspenseful story that increases my heart rate and gets the blood pumping. If you like whirlwind action, this is the perfect book for you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fabulous!, December 30, 2002

By	Successful Day (Southern CA, United States) - See all my reviews

This amazing book starts with a bang of action and doesn't stop until the last page! The different plot lines are so well woven and the writing is clean and polished. The dynamic of the relationship between Paris and Chakotay is played out extensively. B'Elana and Seven do not get much print (hardly any, actually), but the dynamic nature of the rest of the crew makes up for this. Janeway's character is showcased and well drawn. Overall, I highly recommend this book. I've read it so many times, the spine has many creases. A great novel for the Voyager fan and novice alike!