Yesterday, in my post on three Star Trek novels, I mentioned that it was the second time that author J.M. Dillard had disappointed me. And then I found this draft on that earlier novel, and decided to post it too. Has it ever happened to you that you started a book with a great deal … Continue reading Wish-Fulfillment: Mindshadow by J.M. Dillard (1986)
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Comfort Reads: Three Star Trek Novels
A sudden trip and then a return after a short stay left me feeling happy and then gloomy. To ward away the feeling of despondency, I turned to my favourite family aboard the Enterprise... or not really because in the three books that I read in quick succession our favourite space travellers are hardly in … Continue reading Comfort Reads: Three Star Trek Novels
Star Trek #15: Corona by Greg Bear (1984)
Days of feeling dispirited and dejected.. and then I came across a write-up on this book @ GeorgeKelley.org and realised this was what I needed. What could be more comforting than being in the company of one's favourite space-ship crew? And I cried tears of laughter when Bones commented on Spock's report: "...The information relayed … Continue reading Star Trek #15: Corona by Greg Bear (1984)
Friday Forgotten Book: Star Trek: Prime Directive
According to Wikipedia, in the universe of Star Trek, the Prime Directive, Starfleet's General Order number 1, is the most prominent guiding principle of the United Federation of Planets. The Prime Directive dictates that there can be no interference with the internal development of alien civilizations.However, what happens when Star Fleet's most celebrated captain is … Continue reading Friday Forgotten Book: Star Trek: Prime Directive
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