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The iconic Star Trek characters’ lifestories told for the first time in their own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Strange New Words .James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life (2233–2293), in his own words. From his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, and his illustrious career at the helm of the Enterprise , this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen.Jean-Luc Picard tells the story of one of the most celebrated names in Starfleet history. His extraordinary life and career makes for dramatic court martials, unrequited love, his capture and torture at the hand of the Cardassians, his assimilation with the Borg and countless other encounters as captain of the celebrated starship Enterprise .Kathryn Janeway reveals her career in Starfleet, from her first command to her epic journey through the Delta Quadrant leading to her rise to the top as vice-admiral in Starfleet Command. The woman who travelled further than any human ever had before, stranded decades from home, encountering new worlds and species and overcoming one of Starfleet’s greatest threats – the Borg – on their own remote and hostile territory.

An original novel based on the explosive TV series Star Trek: Discovery! Despite being an inexperienced Starfleet cadet, Sylvia Tilly became essential to the USS Discovery finding its way back home from the Mirror Universe. But how did she find that courage? From where did she get that steel? Who nurtured that spark of brilliance? The Way to the Stars recounts for fans everywhere the untold story of Tilly’s past. It’s not easy being sixteen, especially when everyone expects great things from Tilly. It’s even harder when her mother and father are Federation luminaries, not to mention pressing her to attend one of the best schools that the Federation has to offer. Tilly wants to achieve great things—even though she hasn’t quite worked out how to do that or what it is she wants to do. But this year, everything will change for Tilly, as she about to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime—an adventure that will take her ever closer to the stars…

Continuing the post-television Deep Space Nine saga, this original novel shows the fall of the Cardassian empire as seen through the eyes of a young man with a foot in two worlds. Rugal is an orphaned Cardassian who has been raised by the people his race once conquered, the Bajorans. Reluctantly repatriated to Cardassia as a teenager, Rugal becomes the living witness to the downfall of the proud people to whom he was born, first by the invading Klingons, then during the Cardassians’ unholy pact with the Dominion—a partnership that culminated in a near-genocide. Through it all, Rugal’s singular perspective illuminates the choices that brought the Cardassians to their ruin...even as he learns that the Cardassian soul is not as easy to understand as he imagined.

An original adventure tying in to the ninth season of Doctor Who, the spectacular hit series from BBC Television, featuring the new 12th Doctor as played by Peter Capaldi. “The Grail is a story, a myth! It didn’t exist on your world! It can’t exist here!” The city-state of Varuz is failing. Duke Aurelian is the last of his line, his capital is crumbling, and the armies of his enemy, Duke Conrad, are poised beyond the mountains to invade. Aurelian is preparing to gamble everything on one last battle. So when a holy man, the Doctor, comes to Varuz from beyond the mountains, Aurelian asks for his blessing in the war. But all is not what it seems in Varuz. The city-guard have lasers for swords, and the halls are lit by electric candlelight. Aurelian’s beloved wife, Guena, and his most trusted knight, Bernhardt, seem to be plotting to overthrow their Duke, and Clara finds herself drawn into their intrigue... Will the Doctor stop Aurelian from going to war? Will Clara’s involvement in the plot against the Duke be discovered? Why is Conrad’s ambassador so nervous? And who are the ancient and weary knights who arrive in Varuz claiming to be on a quest for the Holy Grail…?

The second original novel in the electrifying The Next Generation / Deep Space Nine crossover event!Cardassia Prime is home to a prideful people who, for centuries, forged alliances with those they believed would strengthen them and their place in the Alpha Quadrant, and expanded their empire at great cost to other worlds. For generations, dissenting voices were silenced by either fear or an early grave. When their wartime ally, the Dominion, suddenly turned on them, seeking to transform Cardassia into a tomb for every last member of their race, their old adversary—the United Federation of Planets—put an end to the carnage, and even now works to help rebuild Cardassia Prime.To celebrate this alliance, the Castellan of the Cardassian Union is to welcome the Federation president to Cardassia Prime. As a symbol of this deepening friendship, the U.S.S. Enterprise- E is tasked to carry the Cardassian ambassador to the Federation back home. For his part, Ambassador Elim Garak is working with Captain Jean-Luc Picard to oversee the diplomatic reception that will commemorate the last of Starfleet’s personnel finally leaving the homeworld. However, there are malevolent forces at work, who even now strive to “restore Cardassia to its proper place and glory,” and are willing to do anything to achieve their goal....

Set in the Star Trek universe, this novel offers an exciting new adventure inspired by the popular Paramount+ TV series. It explores fresh narratives and characters, expanding the beloved franchise's lore while delivering the thrilling exploration and camaraderie that fans expect. Readers can anticipate a blend of action, intrigue, and the iconic themes of discovery and unity that define Star Trek.

A thrilling untold adventure based on the acclaimed Star Trek: Picard TV series!

The iconic Star Trek character’s lifestory appears for the first time in his own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Trek: Strange New Words. One of Starfleet’s finest officers and the Federation’s most celebrated citizens reveals his life story. Mr Spock explores his difficult childhood on Vulcan with Michael Burnham, his controversial enrolment at Starfleet Academy, his time on the Enterprise with both Kirk and Pike, and his moves to his diplomatic and ambassadorial roles, including his clandestine mission to Romulus. Brand-new details of his life on Vulcan and the Enterprise are revealed, along with never-before-seen insights into Spock’s relationships with the most important figures in his life, including Sarek, Michael Burnham, Christopher Pike, Kirk, McCoy and more, all told in his own distinctive voice.

A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in a captivating original Firefly tie-in novel from the award-winning series by Titan Books City of sin Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It’s the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent revelry, and Serenity arrives to take a security job, guarding a costly shipment. An unattainable ransom Tragedy strikes: the shipment is stolen, and the wealthy owner kidnaps Zoë and Book, holding them to ransom for the lost shipment’s value. If Mal can’t find the enormous sum of five hundred platinum by the next evening, both of them will be killed. A race against time As the carnival begins the crew must attempt the impossible, calling on contacts, calling in favours, and revealing hidden talents to save their crewmates’ lives. Meanwhile, the hostages have their own plans…

The captain who went further than any had before tells her life story for the first time in her own words; perfect for fans of Star Trek: Voyager and the upcoming Star Trek: Prodigy

The USA TODAY bestseller—based on the new Star Trek TV series! “Fifteen years ago…you led us out of the darkness. You commanded the greatest rescue armada in history. Then...the unimaginable. What did that cost you? Your faith. Your faith in us. Your faith in yourself. Tell us, why did you leave Starfleet, Admiral?” Every end has a beginning…and this electrifying novel details the events leading into the new Star Trek TV series, introducing you to brand-new characters featured in the life of Jean-Luc Picard—widely considered to be one of the most popular and recognizable characters in all of science fiction.

An all-new novel based upon the explosive Star Trek TV series! In a desperate attempt to prevent the artificial intelligence known as Control from seizing crucial information that could destroy all sentient life, Commander Michael Burnham donned the “Red Angel” time-travel suit and guided the USS Discovery into the future and out of harm’s way. But something has gone terribly wrong, and Burnham has somehow arrived in a place far different from anything she could have imagined—more than nine hundred years out of her time, with Discovery nowhere to be found, and where the mysterious and cataclysmic event known as “the Burn” has utterly decimated Starfleet and, with it, the United Federation of Planets. How then can she possibly exist day-to-day in this strange place? What worlds are out there waiting to be discovered? Do any remnants of Starfleet and the Federation possibly endure? With more questions than answers, Burnham must nevertheless forge new friendships and new alliances if she hopes to survive this future long enough for the Discovery crew to find her....

Set on the remote moon of Abel, the story follows the crew of Serenity as they undertake a mission to find the killers of a local lawyer, driven by the vengeance of his determined daughter, Annie Roberts. As they delve into the complexities of gang violence and powerful adversaries, the crew faces unexpected challenges that complicate their task. With their ship impounded and the stakes rising, they find themselves entangled in a desperate fight for survival in the troubled town of Yell City.

'They called it Enamour. It turned minds, sold merchandise, and swayed elections. And it did its job far too well...' In the city-state of Geath, the King lives in a golden hall, and the people want for nothing. Everyone is happy and everyone is rich. Or so it seems. When the Doctor, Amy and Rory look beneath the surface, they discover a city of secrets. In dark corners, strange creatures are stirring. At the heart of the hall, a great metal dragon oozes gold. Then the Herald appears, demanding the return of her treasure... And next come the gunships. The battle for possession of the treasure has begun, and only the Doctor and his friends can save the people of the city from being destroyed in the crossfire of an ancient civil war. But will the King surrender his new-found wealth? Or will he fight to keep it...? A thrilling fantasy adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit Doctor Who series from BBC Television.

An original novel set in the universe of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine-a direct sequel to the New York Times bestselling story arc, The Fall!

An all-new novel set in the universe of Star Trek: The Next Generation, in which tensions escalate between two powerful forces in interstellar space.The Venette Convention has always remained independent, but it is about to become the flashpoint for a tense military standoff between the two power blocs now dominating interstellar space--the United Federation of Planets and the recently formed Typhon Pact. The Venetan government turns to the Typhon Pact's Tzenkethi Coalition for protection in the new order, and has agreed to allow three of their supply bases for Tzenkethi use. But these bases--if militarized--would put Tzenkethi weapons unacceptably close to Federation, Cardassian, and Ferengi space. While Captain Ezri Dax and the crew of the U.S.S. Aventine are sent to investigate exactly what is happening at one of the Venette bases, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the U.S.S. Enterprise are assigned to a diplomatic mission sent to the Venette homeworld in order to broker a mutually acceptable resolution. But the Cardassian delegates don't seem particularly keen on using diplomacy to resolve the situation, which soon spirals out of control toward all-out war. . . .

" The motorway bends around the woods. So did the old road. So did the Roman road. As long as people have lived here, they've gone out of their way to avoid the woods... England, today. Between the housing estate and the motorway lies an ancient wood. The motorway bends to avoid it. Last week, teenager Laura Brown went missing. Tonight, Vicky Caine will miss her bus and take a shortcut through the wood. And she will disappear too. England, 1917. Between the village and the main road lies an ancient wood. The old Roman road bends to avoid it. Tonight Emily Bostock and a man called Rory Williams will go to the woods. Investigating events in the present day and back in 1917, the Doctor and Amy are desperate to find out what s happened to Rory. He was supposed to look after Emily and now they ve both vanished. Something is waiting in the woods. Something that s been there for thousands of years. Something that is now waking up... A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television."

The Serenity crew land on the remote moon of Abel for a lucrative job but becomes embroiled in a young woman's quest for vengeance and a starving frontier town's fight for survival. Join Mal and the gang in this enthralling original tie-in novel from the award-winning series.

Don’t dig too deep. You never know what you’ll find beneath the surface. Deep below the surface of the planet Adamantine lies a crystalline wonder world of lava seas and volcanic islands, home to living rock-people. But when the Doctor and her friends arrive on Adamantine they find it under threat. The seas are shrinking, the magma is cooling, and mysterious, fatal seething pools are spreading fast. Something has come to Adamantine – but what does it want? Fearing an invasion is underway, the Doctor must lead an expedition to the surface of the world to save its molten heart… Featuring the Thirteenth Doctor, Yasmin, Ryan and Graham, as played by Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, Tosin Cole and Bradley Walsh.

Here, life teems and flourishes, with strange and lush plants, and many-winged insects with bright carapaces - and one solitary sentient creature, who spends its days watering the plants, talking to the insects, and tending this lonely garden.

From the back cover:In the city-state of Geath, the King lives in a golden hall, and the people want for nothing. Everyone is happy and everyone is rich. Or so it seems. When the Doctor, Amy and Rory look beneath the surface, they discover a city of secrets. In dark corners, strange creatures are stirring. At the heart of the hall, a great metal dragon oozes gold. Then the Herald appears, demanding the return of her treasure.... And next come the gunships. The battle for possession of the treasure has begun, and only the Doctor and his friends can save the people of the city from being destroyed in the crosfire of an ancient civil war. But will the King surrender his new-found wealthy? Or will he fight to keep it...?

Are aliens ever abducted by aliens? And if they were, would anyone believe their story?When the Doctor and Ruby arrive on Cavia, they meet a gentle local who is certain that she has been taken for study by creatures from the stars. The Doctor is concerned to find mysterious meteors appearing in the sky, while strange robotic creatures crowd the forests, watching everything and waiting for… what?Who is interested in Cavia, and why? What is the sinister truth of the abductions? The Doctor and Ruby must discover the secrets of this mysterious world – and those who would seek to destroy it…

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Ein spannendes, brandneues Abenteuer – die Brücke von der ersten zur zweiten Staffel der Fernsehserie Star Trek: Picard! Nach den explosiven Ereignissen in der ersten Staffel von Star Trek: Picard ist Raffi Musiker hin- und hergerissen zwischen der Rückkehr in ihr altes Leben als Geheimdienstoffizierin der Sternenflotte und einer etwas harmloseren Tätigkeit – vielleicht als Lehrerin an der Akademie. Die Entscheidung wird ihr jedoch abgenommen, als sie eine Nachricht von einem alten Kontakt – einem romulanischen Spion – erhält, der sie um sofortige Hilfe bittet. Mit der Hilfe von Cristobal Rios und Dr. Agnes Jurati und der Unterstützung von Jean-Luc Picard beschließt Raffi, diese kritische Mission zu übernehmen – und findet schnell heraus, dass die Sünden der Vergangenheit nie begraben bleiben. Die Suche nach der Wahrheit wird kompliziert und tödlich sein … Nach dem Erfolgstitel Die letzte und einzige Hoffnung ein weiterer Band, der die Handlung der TV-Serie komplettiert.

Auf Deep Space 9 wird Captain Ro Laren in die Angelegenhei- ten des Volks des Freien Himmels verstrickt, das auf der Station um Asyl bittet ...

Nové dílo ze světa Star Treku: Nové generace, v němž roste napětí mezi dvěma vesmírnými supervelmocemi. Vždy nezávislý Venettský konvent se stává roznětkou napjatého ozbrojeného mrtvého bodu mezi dvěma mocnostmi dominujícími vesmíru – Spojené federace planet a nedávno ustanoveného Typhonského paktu. Veneťanská vláda hledá v novém uspořádání mocností ochranu u jednoho z členů Paktu, Tzenkethské koalice, a přitom souhlasila s poskytnutím tří zásobovacích základen k dispozici Tzenkethům. Ovšem tyto základny by v případě vyzbrojení byly nepřijatelně blízko k hranicím federačního, cardassijského a ferengského prostoru. Zatímco kapitánka Ezri Dax míří s U.S.S. Aventine k jedné z těchto základen zjistit, co přesně se na ní odehrává, kapitán Jean-Luc Picard se musí s U.S.S. Enterprise zhostit diplomatické mise na domovský svět Konventu Venette s rozkazem dosáhnout oboustranně spokojeného mírového rozuzlení celé záležitosti. Cardassijští vyslanci se však zjevně nehodlají při jednání chovat dvakrát diplomaticky, což již tak napjatou situaci velice rychle nasměruje k otevřené válce…

Elim Garak ist zum Kastellan der Cardassianischen Union aufgestiegen ... dich die unmuttelbar bevorstehende Veröffentlichung eines Berichts, der die Kriegsverbrechen seines Volkes während der Besatzung von Bajor enthüllt, droht das Militär gegen ihn aufuzbringen. Und die Entdeckung eines verborgenen Archivs aus den letzten Jahren vor dem Dominion-Krieg könnte die Reputation Natima Langs, der Spitzenkandidatin für den Leitungsposten der prestigeträchtigen Universität der Union, zerstören.

Miles O'Brien versucht, auf Cardassia ein neues Leben aufzubauen, während seine Frau Keiko die landwirtschaftliche Erneuerung leitet. Die Bemühungen um einen Neuanfang und die Wiederentdeckung der spirituellen Vergangenheit sind jedoch umstritten und stoßen auf Widerstand von jenen, die fremde Einflüsse ablehnen.

Kathryn Janeway enthüllt ihre Karriere in der Sternenflotte, von ihrem ersten Kommando bis zu ihrer epischen Reise durch den Delta-Quadranten, die zu ihrem Aufstieg zum Vice Admiral im Sternenflottenkommando führte. Entdecken Sie die Geschichte der Frau, die weiter gereist ist als je ein Mensch zuvor, Jahrzehnte von zu Hause entfernt gestrandet war und neue Welten und Zivilisationen kennengelernt hat. Erfahren Sie, wie sie die Sternenflotte und den Maquis zu einer Mannschaft zusammenbrachte, neue Allianzen mit Spezies in der ganzen Galaxis schmiedete und eine der größten Bedrohungen der Sternenflotte – die Borg – in ihrem eigenen Territorium besiegte. Außerdem erhalten Sie Einblicke in Janeways Beziehungen zu den wichtigsten Figuren wie Seven of Nine, ihrem Freund Tuvok, Neuankömmlingen wie Neelix und ihrem Stellvertreter Chakotay.