Star Trek: New Frontier: Gods Above

Star Trek: New Frontier: Gods Above
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2003-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743480155

Captain Mackenzie Calhoun has often been accused of playing God, but he has never faced off against real gods—until now. As Captain Kirk did before him, Calhoun has encountered beings of unnatural power and abilities verging on godhood, and who claim to be the very individuals who inspired the Greek, Roman, Norse, and, other pantheons from Earth culture. These beings say that all they want is our worship, and in return for it will provide us with a peaceful galaxy-wide paradise of perfect health and endless pleasure. When the Federation, in the person of Captain Calhoun and the crew of the U.S.S. Excalibur, refused their offer, the resulting battle left Morgan Primus dead and Lieutenant Mark McHenry, whose own powers over time and space had proved to be substantial, in a limbo beyond death. Now, with a wounded ship and an injured crew, Captain Calhoun, along with Captain Shelby and the crew of the Trident, must face these god-like beings once again, with the fate of galactic civilization at stake.

Dark Allies

Dark Allies
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2002-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743455754

The continuing voyages of the Starship Excalibur! Many years ago, a bizarre alien life-form known as the Black Mass consumed and destroyed an entire solar system in what was then the Thallonion Empire. Now the Black Mass has returned and its target is Tulan IV, homeworld of the fearsome Redeemers. Faced with near-certain destruction the Overlord of the Redeemers is forced to turn to an unlikely ally: Captain Calhoun and the Starship Excalibur. Busy coping with the return of his rebellious son, Calhoun is none too eager to come to the aid of his despotic enemy, but when innocent lives are threatened he has no choice but to confront the unstoppable Black Mass. But how can one starship turn back a force capable of consuming entire suns?

Into the Void

Into the Void
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1997
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780671013967

Readers join Captain MacKensie Calhoun, Commander Shelby, Dr. Selar, and the rest of the crew of the "U.S.S. Excalibur" as they explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and boldly go where no one has gone before!

The Two-front War

The Two-front War
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1997
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780671013974

Captain Calhoun and the crew of the "U.S.S. Excalibur" are on Thallon when their sensors detect strange vibrations coming from beneath the surface of the planet.

Gods Above

Gods Above
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1471106020

As Lieutenant Mark McHenry hovers in a twilight state between life and death, and a mysterious, bearded one-eyed man moves ghost-like through the ship with his own esoteric agenda, Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and Commander Elizabeth Shelby go head to head over the growing problem on Danter. There, the god-like creatures known only as 'The Beings' are building an increasing power base, and the question is whether they are potentially the greatest ally or the greatest threat that the Federation has ever known. When more aggressive races such as the Thallonians enter into the mix, threatening to send the entire galaxy spiralling into war over the miracle food called Ambrosia, only the starships Excalibur and Trident -- with the aid of Ambassador Spock -- can stave off a conflict that could crack apart the Federation.

Harbinger

Harbinger
Author: David Mack
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2012-09-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1471106659

Imagine Alias combined with Star Trek and you a have the idea behind for VANGUARD, a new concept for Star Trek fiction that takes it in a compelling new direction, presenting a new perspective on the classic Original Series era, with novels running parallel to Kirk's original five-year mission. VANGUARD is a Starfleet space station charged with the exploration and colonization of a region of space that holds a highly coveted, mysterious, and potentially cataclysmic secret - one that the Federation must solve before anyone else. The race is on and at the centre of this intrigue is an eclectic mix of Starfleet and civilian protagonists unlike any crew previously seen in Star Trek. Their turbulent lives aboard the station and on the ships they travel are painted against the backdrop of an evolving storyline that will gain momentum as the series progresses and the layers of ancient mystery are steadily peeled back, one after another.

Star Trek V

Star Trek V
Author: J.M. Dillard
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2002-10-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743454235

On the planet Nimbus III, a harsh world deep in the neutral zone, the three major powers -- Federation, Klingon, and Romulan -- attempt a revolutionary cooperative program, jointly developing the planet as an experiment in peace. But that makes Nimbus III an irresistible target for terrorists, who seize control of the planet, and the Enterprise is sent on a daring mission of rescue. And soon Kirk and his crew find themselves on a much more dangerous and disturbing journey, to the center of the galaxy and the forbidden secrets it holds.

Strange Novel Worlds

Strange Novel Worlds
Author: Caroline-Isabelle Caron
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2024-07-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476693196

Since the publication of the first James Blish novelizations of Star Trek episodes in 1967, close to 900 tie-in novels, anthologies, and omnibus editions have been published. Star Trek tie-in novels have had a significant influence on Western popular culture. The works of beloved science fiction authors have shaped the way fans understand Star Trek and its universe, and many stand as near equal builders of the Star Trek franchise, next to Gene Roddenberry, his producers, and the many creators of the later series. With such a vast and varied body of work, tie-in books form a rich and deep cultural phenomenon, the history and content of which are worthy of concerted study. Despite the enduring popularity of the franchise they are based on, no previous essay collection has ever focused on the numerous and widely diverse books of Star Trek tie-in novels. This collection does just that by examining the tie-in works as relevant literature. The essays primarily focus on tie-in books published from 1990 to 2022, and each author discusses the plot and context of separate novels while simultaneously exploring major themes such as canon vs. fanfiction and merits of the genre. The collection ends with an exploration of the continuity of this period of Star Trek as it stands following a narrative conclusion announced in 2021.

Martyr

Martyr
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2003-02-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743455711

With the fall of the ancient Thallonian Empire, civil war threatens the planet of Zondar. The arrival of the U.S.S Excalibur is greeted with relief and celebration by the anxious populace, and Captain Mackenzie Calhoun, fresh from his cataclysmic escape form the Thallonian throneworld, is acclaimed as their prophesied savior. But one believer's messiah is another's blasphemer -- and a prime candidate for martyrdom. When Captain Calhoun is captured, Lieutenant Commander Burgoyne must find him before an alien fleet launched a holy war against the Federation!

Millennium Book One: The Fall Of Terok Nor

Millennium Book One: The Fall Of Terok Nor
Author: Judith Reeves-Stevens
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2012-09-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1471106977

At the climactic close of the TV series of Star Trek Deep Space Nine the forces of the Federation and their allies finally overcame the Dominion invaders and averted the threat of totalitarian rule. And yet ... the future of the Alpha Quadrant is by no means as safe as it seems. Deep within the bowels of Deep Space Nine is a secret that has been kept for seven years. When it is uncovered the very heart of the Federation will be ripped apart, succeeding where the shapeshifting Founders failed. The destruction of the Federation is at stake. Only the crew of Deep Space Nine can stop it - but will they be in time?