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Star Trek: The Academy: Collision Course [NOOK Book]
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Young Jim Kirk wants nothing to do with Starfleet, and never wants to leave Earth. In the summer of 2249, he's a headstrong seventeen-year-old barely scraping by in San Francisco, haunted by horrific memories from his past.
In the same city, a nineteen-year-old alien named Spock is determined to rise above the emotional turmoil of his mixed-species heritage. He's determined to show his parents he has what it takes to be Vulcan -- even if it means exposing a mysterious conspiracy at the heart of the Vulcan Embassy, stretching to the farthest reaches of the Federation's borders. There, a chilling new threat has arisen to test the Federation's deepest held belief that war is a thing of the past and that a secure future can be forged through peaceful means alone. But it is in San Francisco, home to Starfleet Academy, where that threat will be met by two troubled teenage boys driven to solve the mystery that links them both.
In time, the universe will come to know these young rebels as Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock...two of the Federation's greatest heroes. Yet before they were heroes, they were simply conflicted teenagers, filled with raw ambition and talent, not yet seasoned by wisdom and experience, searching for their own unique directions in life -- a destiny they'll discover on one fateful night in San Francisco, when two lives collide, and two legends are born.
Star Trek: Academy -- Collision Course sets the stage for an exciting new era of Star Trek adventure, and for the first time reveals Kirk and Spock as they were, and how they began their journey to become the Kirk and Spock we know today.
Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens are the authors of more than thirty books, including numerous New York Times bestselling Star Trek novels. Their newest novel of suspense, Freefall, is a follow-up to their Los Angeles Times bestseller, Icefire, and is set against the political intrigue and historical conspiracy surrounding the next race to the Moon.
In keeping with their interest in both the reality of space exploration and the science fiction that helps inspire it, in 2003 Judith and Garfield were invited to join a NASA Space Policy Workshop for the development of NASA's new goals as put forth in the agency's 2004 Vision for Space Exploration. Then, for the 2004 television season, the couple joined the writing staff of Star Trek: Enterprise as executive story editors. For more information, please visit reeves-stevens.com.
Anonymous
Posted November 18, 2007
I thought that captains glory was a great novel and a good story. If this is the last one with a older kirk then i,m happy with the way it ends. shatner gives it a end but still leaves it open for more books. I think that shatners star trek novels have been better then the last 4 movies put together. Shatners star trek novels are what the TNG movies sould have been like, full of action, adventure, drama, comedy, suspense, everything that made the original series and movies so excellent. If your a star trek fan then you sould try reading shatners trek novels.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 2, 2012
A story about two young adults trying to find their place in the world and how an unforeseen event changes their lives forever. It's an inspiring story to see these two individuals overcome the obsticales they face along their paths that lead them to the same destination... The starting point to their future careers in starfleet. Besides, it's an inside look before Kirk became a Captian and Spock became his First lieutenant.
I throughly enjoyed the book and could hardly set it down. I'd only recommend this to people who like space exploration/Sci-Fi Stories. I can only hope that they will publish the next series "Trial Run" to see where Kirk goes next and who else he'll meet along his way.
DigitalTripper
Posted March 25, 2012
I wish Trial Run would be completed!! Hey Bill, get on that will you ? Collision Course for me was outstanding!! When the new Abrams Star Trek movie was release, I was hoping that it was this book!! It wasn't and the movie was ok. This Book, Star Trek Academy: Collision Course, will be a GREAT movie. I feel that it is closer to what actually happened to all of the characters. Unlike some others posting here I have only read it twice thus far...However I think It is time to start again.
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Posted January 5, 2012
I just wish he would publish the next book.
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Posted September 26, 2011
A fun read about Kirk and Spock's early life at the academy. A mystery unfolds.
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Posted June 9, 2011
For+anyone+who+thinks+these+characters+should+be+retired%2C+speak+for+yourself.+Apparently+there+are+plenty+of+fans+who+still+love++them+enough+to+buy+the+books.+No+one+is+forcing+you+to+read+them.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Collision Course is an entertaining read that shows us how the legendary Captain Kirk started on the path towards his destiny. The book is well written and fans of the original series will delight in the portrayals of young Kirk and Spock. However, the book is not without its flaws. I don't want to give away too many details, I will say that major parts of the story line are never fully developed. The reader is left hanging. Not knowing what the overarching villain's ultimate purpose was. Major portions of the story were also obviously contrived. This does not detract from most of the book, but becomes ridiculous towards the end. Despite these flaws, Collision Course is still a great read.
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Posted August 3, 2010
This is the second book I read from the Star Trek universe. Academy Collision Course was a lot better than my last read Captain's Glory. I must have liked the writer enough to try him again with this book and I am glad that i did! I found it very exciting from beginning to end. I thought the interaction of Kirk and Spock was perfect. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!
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Posted May 25, 2009
This was the best Star Trek book I've read, and the best light reading I've read in a long time. It had all the original "Kirk" appeal: swashbuckling and humor. I loved the scene when they are trying to fly a starship and it is tilting and rolling! I loved that it was consistent with the Star Trek universe, that the Academy recruits still got to be heroes without making the Federation look foolish. I loved the banter between Kirk and Spock. The science was sound. I liked Kirk's first transporter experience. Basically it is a solid Star Trek story, within the parameters of the "real" Star Trek universe. The only things I didn't like: 1. Kirk trying to pin Spock for something he didn't do, and 2. Kirk's brother's storyline. Otherwise, a great novel for Trek fans.
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Posted February 25, 2009
I have not yet completed the book but i must say that i cannot put it down when i pick it up. I love how both Spock and Kirk are portrayed in the story. The book keeps you on your feet and is very exciting. I logged on today to see when to expect the next book in the series!!
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Posted September 23, 2002
IF YOU LOVE THE BORG AND/OR THE ROMULANS, I PROMISE YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK. ASSIMILATED STARBASES, REUNIONS WITH OLD FRIENDS, THE DESTRUCTION OF THE BORG HOMEWORLD AND A SPECIAL STORY ABOUT SPOCK'S PAST, WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE???
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Posted May 28, 2001
I'd have to say that this book is the best Sar Trek book I have ever read. William Shatner had 110% of my attention. I had it finished in a week.!
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Posted April 1, 2000
This book rocks. The incorporation of the crew of the 1701-D with several members of Kirk's crew, with the elements of the Borg and the Romulans, whom are collaborating against the Federation together, makes it an excellent and must read. FOUR STARS!!
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Overview
If you think you know how it all began, think again...
Young Jim Kirk wants nothing to do with Starfleet, and never wants to leave Earth. In the summer of 2249, he's a headstrong seventeen-year-old barely scraping by in San Francisco, haunted by horrific memories from his past.
In the same city, a nineteen-year-old alien named Spock is determined to rise above the emotional turmoil of his mixed-species heritage. He's determined to show his parents he has what it takes to be Vulcan -- even if it means exposing a mysterious conspiracy at the heart of the Vulcan Embassy, stretching to the farthest reaches of the ...