Into the Void

Star Trek: New Frontier #2

mass market paperback, 151 pages

English language

Published Feb. 11, 1997 by Pocket Books.

ISBN:
978-0-671-01396-7
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OCLC Number:
37150557

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4 stars (1 review)

Roll Call: The crew of the USS Excalibur: Captain Mackenzie Calhoun: An unorthodox, decisive young captain who loves his crew and his ship, and loves testing their limits even more. Commander Shelby: A woman of strong opinions and strong values, Shelby never hesitated to tell her captains when she thought they were wrong, and Mackenzie Calhoun won't be any exception. Burgoyne 172: The chief engineer of the Excalibur, with the decisiveness of Calhoun, the strength of Shelby, and the gender of both. Burgoyne is a Hermat, and when s/he sets his/her sights on you, s/he isn't an easy– person– to refuse. As the Thallonian Empire succumbs to violence and insurrection, the USS Excalibur prepares to launch on her humanitarian mission of mercy. But her departure is destined to be a memorable one, as Calhoun contends with an unexpected stowaway, a stormy relationship with his crew, and – light years away …

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reviewed Into the Void by Peter David (Star trek, new frontier -- bk. 2)

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4 stars

"I see you're determined to make this about you."
"Frankly, sir, since I'm the only one here aside from you, I think it's a thing for me to do."

As humorous in the first instalment in its own right, this title lacked some of the pacing - perhaps because it was simply an extension of the first story and showed our characters setting up.

"Feel free to sit," Calhoun invited. "I wish to remain taller than you," replied Si Cwan.

The fun is still there and so are some new characters, including Burgoyne 172, Zak Kebron, Mark McHenry, and Robin Lefler (who had some screen time). We also learn about the history of the Thallonian Empire, which seems to firm up the fact that something is brewing on that front. Things seem to be coming to a head, what with the Thallonians arming themselves for battle with Cwan, Calhoun's brother …

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  • Science fiction
  • Star Trek fiction