Preserver (Star Trek) (Mass Market Paperback)

by William Shatner (Author) "Admiral Leonard H. McCoy, M.D., was too stubborn to die..." (more)
Key Phrases: two psychohistorians, dilithium reserves, entry crater, Project Sign, Captain Picard, First Federation (more...)

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The deadly and tyrannical Emperor Tiberius rose to great power in the Mirror Universe, but his failed attempt to seize the tantalizing advances of the ancient First Federation has always rankled him. In the more peaceful universe of the United Federation of Planets, Tiberius sees his second chance. And he has chosen a new ally to help him take it -- the counterpart for whom he has nothing but contempt, the man whose U.S.S. Enterprise™ made first contact with the First Federation: Starfleet Captain James T. Kirk.

Honorable, idealistic, and decent, James T. Kirk is many things Tiberius is not. But he is also a man deeply in love with his wife -- and Teilani is dying. To save her life, Kirk will compromise his ideals and enter into his most dangerous alliance yet.

At the heart of their quest, however, something else awaits: an object placed there for Kirk's eyes only by the mysterious aliens who appear to have influenced life within the galaxy over eons of time. A message from the Preservers...

About the Author
William Shatner is known to millions as the actor who played Captain James T. Kirk throughout the original Star Trek television series and several movies. He is now a bestelling science fiction author.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 420 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek (April 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671021265
• ISBN-13: 978-0671021269
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,403 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great conclusion, July 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Preserver (Star Trek) (Hardcover)

Shatner followed up the shortest Trek novel he has written with the longest. The first two books had a lot of questions, and PRESERVER delivers the answers to all of them in a very satisfying conclusion. Paramount should take note of Kirk's continuing popularity and bring the character back on film. The fans want it, and so does Shatner. And PRESERVER's ending was on such a high note that no true Kirk fan could feel unsatisfied. I can't wait for Shatner's next book, and I hope he continues bringing life to the Kirk character for years to come. And as for the TNG crew, it's ashame the writers on TV don't show the original series as much respect as Shatner shows TNG. I found myself clapping out loud for some of the moves Picard pulled in PRESERVER. The friendship between Kirk and Picard has developed over the Shatner books, to a great level of respect and comraderie. As is the case with the original series, TNG fans should love this book as well.

51 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shatner preserving Star Trek, June 14, 2000

By	"salkcin" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Preserver (Star Trek) (Hardcover)

Starting with Spectre, crossing over in to Dark Victory, W Shatner now enters the final conclusion of his acclaimed trilogy. And what and ending he delivers. Once again teaming up with Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens the reader are brought on a journey trough the universe. Who are the preserver, what was their intentions and how does their creations have an impact on the universe of today? These, among others, are the questions that is answered in this amazing story about Kirk, his mirror-universe counterpart and the universe as we know it.

If ever there was a book bok not to miss, then this is it. But make sure to read the series in its total, there is no substitute for the whole story.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beam Me Up!, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Preserver (Star Trek) (Hardcover)

Preserver is a great conclusion to Shatner's cliffhanger series. Dealing with the mirror universe, Kirk must work with his evil counterpart, Tiberius, to get what he wants, and to try to stop possible universal armageddon. This book answers all the questions from its predecessors. I read all that came before it, and I thought those sort of got worse as they went on. But this book does a really good job clearing things up, and I think it's the best in this latest trilogy. It is full of suspense too. I suggest this book to any Star Trek fan. I also suggest that you read the trilogy that came before it, and the other two of this trilogy to get a better idea of the story.