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Long before he took command of the Starship Enterprise™, Captain Jean-Luc Picard led another proud vessel through the uncharted regions of the galaxy: the U.S.S. Stargazer. Thrust unexpectedly into the center seat, the twenty-eight-year-old Picard must live up to the challenges of starship command -- and a crew that hasn't yet learned to trust him.

The pirate known as the White Wolf has been wreaking havoc across several sectors, and the inexperienced Picard has been given the assignment to stop him. Surprised at getting such a challenge, Picard soon learns that he is expected to fail in his duty and have his captaincy disgraced before it can even begin.

Given an untested crew and an impossible mission, Picard must beat the odds and apprehend the White Wolf -- but the pirate keeps a shocking secret that leaves Picard to make a deadly decision.

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Michael Jan Friedman is the author of more than forty science fiction and fantasy books, among them many Star Trek and Star Trek: Next Generation novels.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 266 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books (May 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743427920
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743427920
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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vortex belt, helm officer, containment suit, new crewmen, forward viewscreen, impulse engines, science officer, debris field, observation port, hull breaches, weapons officer, ready room, sensor range, second officer
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great series!, May 11, 2002
By "lhs1701" (Singapore, Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews
When I first came across the Stargazer series, my first impression is that "Oh no, not another series to follow!". I am also following the new Enterprise series and Capt Calhoun. I am a fan since STTOS, I had initially did not pay much attention to STTNG but after following the series, I feel it is the best of all the ST series so far. Because of this, my impression of Picard and his crew has always been on Enterprise D. Enterprise E did not form much of an impression.

Stargazer to me is a step on a ladder for Picard and did not warrant much attention. After reading this book and the previous one, I am more inclined to follow it a bit more closely.

This story again shows the ingenuity of Picard and his ability to triumph where others have failed. His crew is by far the most interesting (not the most colourful) when compared to Capt Calhoun's and Capt Archer's, at least in my opinion.

Picard was sent to hunt an outlaw. He was sent on a mission where he is expected to fail and take the consequences. A pawn in politics meant to bring down Picard's mentor. How well I can empthatise with his situation!

He triumphed despite uncertainties due to his inexperience. He grows more confindent with each encounter and there are leadership lessons within the story.

The story is fast paced and I went on reading till I complete the story. I am looking forward to the third one.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gauntlet is a wonderful read, April 24, 2002
By J. McCain "Jim McCain" (Shreveport, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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Prolific Star Trek author Michael Jan Friedman has a definate hit on his hands with Gauntlet. We have a book that is somewhat different from Mike Friedman's usual fare. We have a book whose story is character driven. There are no galaxy saving adventures, just people learning to know each other and trying to do the best that they can. Some succeed whereas others fail just as in real life. The story revolves around Picard being assigned to track down and capture a pirate. In the course of doing this we are introduced to some engaging new characters. Some remain at the end of the book while others are sent packing. The book is quick paced and never gets boring and is almost impossible to put down once you begin reading it. I highly recommend this book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Trek Novel/Series, September 9, 2003
This is the first book of the Stargazer series, but the series actually got a start by M. J. Friedman in ST:TNG Valiant. That was the first one I read. Afterwards I started on this series and found each one was just as good and on par with one another, my favorites being Valiant and Gauntlet. Gauntlet in particular does start off slow, but after the events of Valiant has some serious groundwork to lay. This crew is very young and still trying to find itself. They deal with many new crewman as well as newfound promotions in the best way that they can, and eventually reach a certain cohesivness by the end of Progenitor. I suggest this series to anyone looking to stray from the mainstream of trekdom and indulge in the enigmatic story of the unproven but able crew of the U.S.S Stargazer.
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3.0 out of 5 stars first in series
I liked this book and will eventually read others in this series. 3.5 stars but if you dont read this one you may miss out on some real gems later in the series.
Published 11 months ago by James Michael Mcleod

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad.
Not a bad read, if a bit predicatable in spots and a bit implausible where it isn't predicatable; we're supposed to accept that the "White Wolf" isn't really so bad, although he... Read more
Published 20 months ago by James Yanni

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Michael Jan Freidman is one of the best Star Trek authors. I devoured this book in one day. Great story, action and character development made this one of his best. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. Walker

1.0 out of 5 stars The Worst Star Trek Novel I've Ever Read
According to the author the crew of the Stargazer are racist, liars, gullible, and plain stupid. The actual story doesn't begin until three-quarters of the way through the book... Read more
Published on December 8, 2002 by barbre

5.0 out of 5 stars White Wolf 0 ......Picard 1 ....Picard's first command
A Pirate called the White Wolf has been causing trouble and Picard; who is a green captain was expected to fail in his mission. Read more
Published on July 16, 2002 by picardfan007

5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new series
Paramount is always looking to expand the Star Trek universe. Normally this is do to increase the amount of dollars generated by the franchise. Read more
Published on July 7, 2002 by D. A. Dodd

4.0 out of 5 stars Can't put it down
This is far and away one of the best "Star Trek" novels I've ever read. Character development is excellent, and the characters are all so interesting that I didn't find... Read more
Published on May 31, 2002 by gk_chesterton

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series
I read The Valiant sometime ago and it was pretty good. Once I heard about a series on the Stargazer I knew it would be good. It turned out to be even better. Read more
Published on May 27, 2002 by ja1864

5.0 out of 5 stars Continuing the adventures of the U.S.S. Stargazer
If you are into learning more about the history of Captain Picard, this is a good book to read.

Gauntlet picks up shortly after the Star Trek: The Next Generation novel... Read more

Published on May 22, 2002 by Thomas J. Kummer

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Star Trek-Stargazer: Gauntlet is written by Michael Jan Friedman about an all new adventure of Captain Picard's first command. Read more
Published on May 15, 2002 by Joe Zika

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