by Diane Duane “Fvillhaih Ellannahel t’Rihannsu” ( Speaking Rihannsu is like whispering: few hard sounds.) It is two months after the events of “The Romulan Way” and Ael and the crew of Bloodwing remain in exile in Federation space with little hope of going home. The Romulan government will do whatever it takes to get back the sword Ael took with her; war with the Federation looms. The Klingons sit on the sidelines, observing. If they ally with the Romulans, it will be mutual assured […]

by Diane Duane “You have sold honor for power. You have sold what a Rihannsu used to be for what a Klingon thinks a Rihannsu ought to. You have sold your names, you have sold everything that mattered about this world – the nobility, the striving to be something right – for the sake of being feared in nearby spaces. You have sold the open dealing of your noble ancestors for plots and intrigues that cannot stand the light of day, and sold your courage […]

by Diane Duane “As if you could chop a mind in half, like an apple.  He’s one whole being—a Spock—and the sooner you armchair shrinks get that through your heads, the better you’ll be able to deal with him.”—McCoy, regarding the behavior of Spock’s Human and Vulcan ‘halves.’ Romulan commander Ael i-Mhiessan t’Rllaillieu discovers her government is kidnapping Vulcans so they can harness their mind power through genetic experimentation and developing galactic WMDs.  Ael decides mnhei’sahe—honor—demands she cannot support her Empire’s actions. She enlists Kirk […]

by John M. Ford “If you do not wish a thing heard, then do not say it.” “If you are going to bite, bite deep.” “Only a fool fights in a burning house.” This is the book that explains Klingons.  It explains their philosophy of honor, their warrior culture, why so many have names that begin with “K.” It begins to develop a language and a belief system for the Klingons.  It is a beautiful and thoughtful book, philosophical and action-packed at the same time. […]

by Kirsten Beyer “What lay beyond the ledge looked like small stars suspended in the darkness above, and below and emitted the only ambient light in the shaft.”   “Lieutenant Kim and Commander Fife can speak their theories, but conditions were nominal until the tremors began.”   “The Doctor registered a smile creasing his holographic lips that elicited a smile from Glenn.” Thirteen more Old Star Trek books under my belt, and another package from Amazon brings me a newly published one!  Time to take a break […]