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Star Trek: Yesterday's Son

By: A. C. Crispin
Narrated by: Leonard Nimoy, James Doohan
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On a planet code-named Gateway stands a mysterious portal to the past, the Guardian of Forever. Spock, Kirk, and McCoy have just returned from a voyage through the gateway with a young man named Zar - Spock's own son from ancient Sarpeidon! But while Spock and the brilliant, primitive youth try to bridge a gap of centuries and cultures, Gateway is seized by the Romulans. The Enterprise must destroy the planet rather than let the Romulans use the past as a weapon - and Kirk has 12 hours to find a way out. Only Spock and Zar have any chance of penetrating the Romulan forces on Gateway. Suddenly, father and son are plunged into a fierce fight for their lives - and a battle to keep the Romulans from fatally changing the past! Featuring a dramatic reading by Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan, and enhanced with sound effects and an original score!

©1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation, All Rights Reserved (P)1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation, All Rights Reserved
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Great follow up to TOS S3 All Out Yesterdays

I chose this audio book after watching for the first time ever last night on Me TV and learned there was a book sequel to it. I thought 1 credit for 90 minutes was high. But I was shocked to hear Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan did voice work for this book making it totally worth it for me.

If I could quibble about the story, the actions of McCoy in it just never felt like Deforest Kelley himself was ever performing in the scene. I found myself thinking McCoy would never do that in certain parts.

This 90 minute story was great for a commute to a friend's farm and back to my home . I'm glad Audible still makes it available and encourage all Star Trek fans to try it.

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I love it!

I love it! Special with James
doohan & Leonard nimoy voices. I couldn't stop listening to it

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My favorite ST book ever!

How can you not love a ST book read by James Doohan and Leonard Nimoy. It reads like a well thought out original series episode with some old familiars and new characters. I will definitely listen to this more than once!

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Loved it!

as always Crispin delivered. She left too soon. looking forward to reading the rest of her catalog.

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"My Review of the Abridged " take" or Adaptation "

I FELT THAT IT WAS MUCH TOO "SHORT" AND "LACKING" IN REGARDS TO ORIGINAL NOVEL!

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Worth reading then listening to this

I enjoyed this very much it was a great addition to having already read the novel.
If you can read the novel then listen to this.

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Great Spock story.

What did you love best about Star Trek?

I love star trek and Spock is my favorite character. This book is part one based on an episode from the original series. Spock discovered that what happened in the past had consequences and he got something he didn't know he wanted.

What other book might you compare Star Trek to and why?

There is no other book I can compare Star Trek to unless it is one of the spin-offs of the original series.

What about Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan ’s performance did you like?

The way they passhanley read the story

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Spock told Zar that he was proud of him.

Any additional comments?

This book and the next one is a must for the Star Trek fan.

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Great Story

What did you love best about Star Trek?

I loved how they continued a story from one of the better episodes in the original series.

Which character – as performed by Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan – was your favorite?

I love to listen to Leonard Nimoy. He had the coolest voice.

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about what I expected

I enjoyed hearing James Doohan and Leonard Nimoy perform this quasi audio drama. The story was only so-so. I guess my biggest problem is that so many of these canon adjacent stories are just kind of weak. Since nothing permanent is ever allowed to happen to any of the main characters, nothing of consequence ever actually happens. It leaves the story toothless. Additionally, the imitation Star Trek synthesizer score is just plain painful to listen to. It's affordable comfort food, but don't have high expectations for character development or plot.

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Great story and the sound effects are superb. the

Great story and sound effects. I enjoy star trek so very much and to hear Leonard Nimoy again is a treat

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