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~ William Shatner (Author), Judith Reeves-Stevens (Author), Garfield Reeves-Stevens (Author) "This was the first time..." (more)
Key Phrases: Captain Picard, Gamow Station, Number One (more...)
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Shatner and his co-writers resurrect captain James T. Kirk to join Ambassador Spock and the crew from Star TrekR: The Next GenerationTM in saving the Federation. A radical Vulcan group, the Symmetrists, sets out to prove the Federation's vulnerability by unleashing a deadly virogen that destroys chlorophyll and kills the food supply as a warning against ecological monocultures. Continuing the storylines from the last Star TrekR movies and following through on the first series' stories about Kodos the Executioner, Shatner's team has created a compelling and satisfying morality play with a wiser Kirk and more emotional Spock. Recommended for Star TrekR collections.
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Now in paperback, William Shatner's dramatic follow-up to his "New York Times" bestseller, "The Return". Captain Kirk has embarked on a desperate quest to find the source of a mysterious virus that may decimate the Federation.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 370 pages
  • Publisher: Star Trek (May 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671551310
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671551315
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shatner RULES!!!, January 28, 2004
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For all those complaining that this book is self-serving on Shatner's part, realize this book is about KIRK and SPOCK, not about the Next Generation!!! That said, Shatner writes the BEST Trek books, no doubt. Although RETURN is my true favorite, this one still weaves a good tale, and includes all the best characters. Yeah, I love Shatner, so I may already be a little prejudice in regards to other STAR TREK characters, but to be honest, KIRK was the smartest captain. Kirk was the strongest, coolest, toughest and perhaps, THE BEST! And with that, I recommend this book to any fan of the STAR TREK continuum...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars NOT Shatners best work to date..., November 21, 2000
After reading the fantastic 'The Return' I was eager to devour another great visit from the literary world of William Shatner...and when 'Avenger' came out, I figured I had found my 'fix'. Unfortunately it was a few steps on the ladder below 'The Ashes of Eden' AND 'The Return' in the way of entertainment. I found it interesting indeed, and like another reviewer mentioned, I had to outright laugh when Kirk came on more physically able than Riker, smarter than Data and you could see the behind-the-scenes rivalry Shatner has with Picard because he out-thinks him at virtually EVERY turn, practically making him look stupid by comparison. It was these particular parts that I not only found overblown, but outright ridiculous.

Now with that said, I STILL enjoyed the book...WHY? you might ask? Well unlike some people who read books and tear them to shreds, I understand that I am NOT supposed to take a science fiction novel seriously. C'mon, it's Star Trek for heavens sake! Kirk doesn't really exist, and neither does ANY Trek character, so therefore I understand that no matter HOW contrived the plot may be, it was written for me to enjoy, and that I did, very much (not as much as his first two Trek books, or the subsequent follow-ups, though). Shatners collaboration with arguably the BEST Trek authors in existence (Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens') pays off for the most part, but despite a lightning fast plot and fun gadgets galore, its the plot itself that brings 'Avenger' down a notch or two. I find it a bit hard to swallow that the United Federation of Planets, with the combined resources of a slew of planets and preparations, that overpopulation could sneak up on them without a tremendous plan designed to correct it in place decades before it could become a problem...but if I suspend that belief because as I said earlier the book was written for FUN, it was a fairly fun read altogether. Now Shatner's follow-up ('Star Trek: Spectre' and 'Dark Victory') are actually MUCH better overall...and I very much look forward to reading 'Preserver'...but I can't say whether or not I'll wait for the paperback...

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The names Kirk, James T. Kirk., October 28, 2001
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Fresh from the dead and a stint as a Romulan Controlled time bomb berserker- Its James T. Kirk. An opportune time to show up as hisownself, I must say. The Federation is faced with a strange plague that threatens the food supply for trillions of sentients. This one takes the brains and brawn of all our guys, Kirk, Picard, Riker, Data, and the never dying Leonard McCoy in his new suit. I Loved AVENGER. There is enough mystisism and magnetism in the book to equaalize the characters. I know a lot of people tell me that Kirk through William Shatner is the no-option -to- fail, can-do guy with the crooked grin of a thirty year old overachieving schoundrel. I say "so whats your point?" Anybody who expects anything but the classic Kirk from WWm.Shatner dont know him too well do he? Keep it up sir. AVENGER is a wonderful book and I hope as the saga of JTK continues he doesnt lose any of his hubris.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a book review - but
Just wanted to say that I received this book in very good condition and that it came very quickly. I appreciated that and the low cost. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sabrina Kirk

2.0 out of 5 stars Maybe 2 1/2 Stars... Great ideas but this book didn't do it for me.
First of all, I would like to say for the record that Captain Kirk is my favorite character and that I am still overall very happy that Kirk is still alive and kicking (in the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tiberius

5.0 out of 5 stars Shatner and company do it again!
Avenger ties the Odyssey Trilogy together brilliantly. Kirk and Picard, as we saw in Generations, make a fantastic team. Read more
Published on February 11, 2007 by Tyler Howat

5.0 out of 5 stars Part III of the Kirk Saga. Great ending to the first trilogy.
With Captain James T. Kirk fully alive and well in this chapter of the Kirk Saga, we get a great story full of plot twists surrounding the death of Sarek. Read more
Published on October 12, 2006 by imgreenlantern2

4.0 out of 5 stars Star Trek Avenger - A great conclusion to the first trilogy!
Star Trek "Avenger" is a good conclusion to William Shatner and Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens first Star Trek trilogy that spans well over a century of "Star... Read more
Published on May 3, 2004 by K. Wyatt

5.0 out of 5 stars Book 3 of Shatner's trilogy, but not the end.
This is real good ST and real good Sci-Fi. Lets see, Picard is what, about 50, Ricker about 19 and Data 8 years old. Read more
Published on June 28, 2003 by JediMack

3.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Shatner's the man. This book was a bit of a let-down after the RETURN though...
Published on April 10, 2003 by egon_beeblebrox

5.0 out of 5 stars It is The Best!!!
I love listening to this book. It has so much action in it. I hope you enjoy it.
Published on December 14, 2002 by SMOOKLER

3.0 out of 5 stars Has Shatner made me dislike Kirk?
Star trek Avenger is a book that gives us a pretty good science fiction story. I admit that Shatner does write good trek books, the return proved that for me. Read more
Published on December 28, 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars You're not dead, Jim! You've got mojo!
Having read the first 2 books of Shatner's "Star Trek" novels, I was more than eager to read "Avenger" when it came out 4 years ago! Read more
Published on April 19, 2001 by Ryan Burton

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