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~ William Shatner (Author), Judith Reeves-Stevens (Contributor), Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Contributor) "The waiting was over... "Ten," the emperor said..." (more)
Key Phrases: antigrav chair, sleeper ship, fusion bubbles, Captain Kirk, Captain Radisson, Project Sign (more...)
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In Dark Victory, the mirror universe is a dim shadow of the Federation, ruled by a cruel tyrant, Emperor Tiberius. Much to the dismay of James T. Kirk, Tiberius is also Kirk's double and is determined to destroy him, whom he considers to be a weak and embarrassing twin. The action can be a bit confusing for listeners unfamiliar with Spectre, the first title in this series, but it doesn't take long to get one's bearings. Unfortunately, those looking for a satisfying conclusion must wait for the third installment. Shatner is in top form and, along with great sound effects, does an admirable job of resurrecting his signature character. Trekkies of all stripes will clamor for this one, but be prepared to purchase the entire series, as individual titles do not stand alone. Recommended for all sf collections. A few galaxies over, the Star Wars contingent is having its own set of problems. Although Emperor Palpatine is dead, a powerful Ruling Council continues with the empire's plans. Dark Lord Carnor Jax is determined to claim the throne, but he must first eliminate Kir Kanos, the only member of the emperor's elite bodyguard to survive after Jax's treachery toward his emperor and fellow guardsmen. Seeking refuge from Jax, Kanos finds himself allied with rebel forces. But Kanos owes allegiance to no one, and rebel leader Mirith Sinn cannot trust the enigmatic warrior whose loyalty lies with a dead emperor. This dramatized production uses multiple voices and searing sound effects to keep imagination flowing, but the ending is rather abrupt, eliciting vague disappointment rather than anticipation for the next title in the Crimson Empire series. Recommended only for libraries with an extensive Star Wars collection.ASusan Dunman, Murray State Univ., KY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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The Mirror Universe is a dark and twisted reflection of our own, where all that is noble and compassionate is instead cruel and barbaric. Now our universe has been invaded by that other reality's most feared tyrant: the dreaded Emperor Tiberius, the Mirror Universe counterpart of James T. Kirk. Just as Kirk survived his own era to live into the 24th century, so has Tiberius returned from the past to menace a new generation of Starfleet heroes.

And only Kirk can stop him.

With Spock, McCoy, and Spotty at his side, and teamed Jean-Luc Picard and the valiant crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-E, Kirk is propelled into his most personal and dangerous mission yet as he fights to uncover the secret of Tiberius' return and learn the terrible truth behind the madman's nightmarish plans for the Federation.

But how can he defeat an enemy who knows Kirk's mind as well as he knows his own?

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Star Trek (April 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671008846
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671008840
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #260,674 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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antigrav chair, sleeper ship, fusion bubbles, mirror counterpart, holographic doctor, second asteroid, quantum signature, mirror universe, ancestral race, science vessels, turbolift doors, battle suit, observation lounge, new lungs, science station, science officer, starship captain, ready room
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars More in depth character development, promises a big climax, June 10, 1999
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This being the second novel in what I'm guessing is a trilogy started off with a bang. I think that the climax/cliff hanger for the 1st in this series had everyone chomping to get to their hands on this one.

The action picks up right where the other left off, but after chapter 2 things slow down. There is some action, not a lot, but that's not what this story is about. This whole book is about character (especially and obviously Kirk's) motivation and how much of a mirror he is of the Tiberius (his counterpart in the mirror universe).

There is some old fashion detective work that makes this novel more like a mystery at times. Guessing on who is manipulating who, how things are done, a shadow Starfleet organization and what its purpose is, plus a few surprises kept my interest.

What is missing from this book is much about the Next Generation cast. They are here, but the primary role revolves around Kirk, then Spock (or Spock's) and the shadow Starfleet organization.

What was a nice surprise is to see that Garak (DS9) plays a role in the book, as does a few other mentionables from the various TV series and movies.

Nearing the end of the book the action picks up again, but ends not so much with an outstanding cliffhanger, but yet another plotline which promises to answer some big overall questions on the history of both universes from the beginning.

It also looks as if the next book will include much more Next Generation involvement. Looking forward to it!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars #3 can't be published soon enough!, March 24, 2000
This review is from: Star Trek: Dark Victory (Hardcover)
Spectre was a little shallow compared to the previous Shatner/Reeves-Stevens books, but Dark Victory more than makes up for it. The book sets a breakneck pace right from the start, and then you run SMACK into a brick wall cliffhanger at the end of the book. It's rare these days to read a book I cannot put down, but I didn't want to stop reading this book. I found the scenes with the 2 Spocks "fascinating" to say the least, and it's seems quite ironic when they nail down the actual event that caused history to diverge in the 2 different universes. You'll have to read the book to find it out. I refuse to spoil your fun! Buy it, and enjoy.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, December 28, 1999
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A fast read, non-stop thriller that leaves you on the edge from beginning to the end.. It's a must read for sci-fi readers.. I only wonder if shatner writes these stuff by himself or hires a ghost writer.. And one more thing.. when is the sequel coming out? I need to know~
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Spectre...
This novel is the 2nd in William Shatner's Mirror universe trilogy. And I must say that it was better than the first. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tiberius

5.0 out of 5 stars Part V of the Kirk Saga. Twists and turns are an understatement.
Up to this point William Shatner has thrilled us with new adventures of Captain James T. Kirk that we have all thirsted for for so long. Read more
Published on October 12, 2006 by imgreenlantern2

2.0 out of 5 stars Contrived and pedestrian
Clearly the middle book in a series, this book seemed more than a little contrived on many levels. Is it really necessary to combine characters from four different Star Trek... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but Agreed, this is just a filler
Eh. This book in itself is good, but a little less exciting than the previous "Spectre". It's pretty much a continuation in the trilogy but only serves to connect the first and... Read more
Published on August 17, 2005 by GameraRocks

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining - But Essentially A Filler
This story, the second of the "Mirror Universe Trilogy", continues right where "Spectre" (the first book in the series) left off. Read more
Published on September 26, 2004 by Jeff Nyman

5.0 out of 5 stars If I know my Spocks...
Arguably the best of the 6 ST books. Taken from the original Star trek TV series episode MIRROR MIRROR, Kirk's double - twin has not been defeated by spock as we hoped. Read more
Published on June 29, 2003 by JediMack

4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging tale read well and with good sound effects
Mirror, Mirror has long been my favorite episode of the original Star Trek series. The prospect of a parallel universe where there is empire rather than federation is one that... Read more
Published on November 30, 2002 by Charles Ashbacher

3.0 out of 5 stars *Picard Should Have Edited This One*
"Dark Victory" is the second, but weakest novel in William Shatner's Mirror Universe trilogy. Solid enough for true believers, the book lacks the punch shown in the first and... Read more
Published on March 26, 2002 by OhSayCanYouSee1

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth your time
Although I'm unsure how much of any of these novels Shatner did, but that doesn't take away from the fact that all 3 books in this trilogy (Spectre and Preserver being the other... Read more
Published on March 5, 2002 by Justin Larson

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and dramatic
After the incredibly superficial and lame "Spectre", "Dark Victory" offers us some real drama, with serious, mature, and dark storytelling that makes the... Read more
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