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Star Trek: More Beautiful Than Death

By: David Mack
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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An original novel based on the thrilling new Star Trek movies!

Based on the “Kelvin Universe” movie saga!

Captain James T. Kirk and the Enterprise crew escort Spock’s father, Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan, to a dilithium-rich planet called Akiron. They arrive to find this world under siege by creatures that some of the planet’s denizens believe are demons. Sarek orders Kirk to abandon the mission, but the young captain won’t turn his back on people in danger. After a harrowing encounter with the dark-energy “demons”, Kirk’s belief in a rational universe is challenged by a mystic who insists that it wasn’t coincidence that brought Kirk to Akiron, but the alien equivalent of a karmic debt.

Meanwhile, aboard the Enterprise, Sarek’s young Vulcan aide L’Nel has a sinister agenda - and its chief objective appears to be the cold-blooded murder of Spock!

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Action Packed Tale • Excellent Character Development • Well Written Story • Seamless Storytelling • Fresh Perspective
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Appreciated all the nods to TOS and carried everything from the movie very well, felt just familiar enough as other books but different to feel fresh and new.

Very fun adventure with the movie crew

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Awesome! like a movie in my mind. I enjoyed the continuity and respect given to the bridge crew, as well as the weave of universes.

outstanding

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Robert Petkoff is an outstanding narrator.
David Mack is an amazing author. This book takes place in the Kelvin timeline.

Outstanding performance

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Now this is how you write for the Kelvin timeline!!! This is the second original book and it feels like the newer movies. The Unsettling Stars was a good book but it was hardly what you would expect in the Kelvin timeline. This book is action packed and makes great use of Star Trek lore and give it a nice twist with this being in an alternative timeline. It was truly fantastic!

one of the best trek books out there!

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This was very enjoyable and reminded me of old episodes and while listening I could see all the character in my mind. Robert Petkoff did a great job .
I can't tell if there are more books following this timeline and I don't see this is book #1 or 2 or anything so I guess this is a one off writing, I will look for more from David Mack and Robert Petkoff.

I enjoyed this very much,

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This was such a well written and gripping story. I loved every second and was sad to see it end!

TRULY GRIPPING!

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The Kelvin timeline is a mixed bag for me. There are elements I like and don't like. The biggest draw for me is the characters & the chemistry between the actors and how they make established players feel so familiar yet new & different. I was excited with no new movies coming out, these novels were finally being released.

This book is a great example how to broaden the world of the Kelvin universe & it's main players. David Mack has given us a wonderful action packed tale, that feels like the good old Original Series; but molds it so it perfectly fits in this new universe. He has a firm grasp on the character's personalities and the dialogue & interaction rings true. His story is a seamless, but solid blend & balance of action with excellent character development.

The book jacket description of the story is all you need. He explores the concepts of belief & what people believe in. Are science & belief in a higher power at odds? To say much more, might lead into spoiler territory. I will say, there is a huge surprise from the Original Series that all TOS fans will love.

It's a well done story. Easy to follow, & a fun read/listen. Robert Petkoff once again knocks it out of the park with his take on these characters. His narration gives an already good story another added dimension. Would recommend!

Great story for the Kelvin universe

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I really wish they had made more than 2 novels with this alternative universe

star trek 2009

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Good story I enjoyed this one is didn't seem like TV episode. The narrator was excellent.

Very Good

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A fun and entertaining listen. The writer captures the tone of the films. action packed and suspenseful.

Captures the tone of the films, fun listen.

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