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The Unsettling Stars

By: Alan Dean Foster
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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An original novel based on the thrilling Star Trek movies directed by J.J. Abrams!

Taking place in an alternate timeline created when the Starship Kelvin was destroyed by a Romulan invader from the future, this bold new novel follows Captain James T. Kirk and an inexperienced crew commandeering a repaired USS Enterprise out of spacedock for a simple shakedown cruise. When a distress call comes in, the Enterprise must aid a large colony ship of alien refugees known as the Perenorean, who are under siege by an unknown enemy. But Kirk and his crew will find that the situation with the peaceful Perenorean is far more complicated than they bargained for, and the answers as to why they were attacked in the first place unfold in the most insidious of ways....

©2020 Alan Dean Foster (P)2020 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Outstanding performance and story

Robert Petkoff is an outstanding narrator. Alan Foster is an amazing author. The story takes place in the Kelvin Timeline. Shakedown cruise and a distress signal.

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Excellent story

As always Alan Dean Fosters writes a great story. The plot and characters are great. And of course Star fleet prevails

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Boldly go...

First and foremost the greatest part of this audio experience was the narrator. Juggling between the various voices of characters ranging from Chekhov to Dr. McCoy the narrator knocks it out of the park. It's as if you're watching the new film series.

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Very fun adventure with the movie crew

A very interesting book with a thought provoking ending I was going use to describe the book in this review but decided not too as it may come close to a spoiler.

Only complaint is it could have been longer.

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Interesting book

The unsettling stars was a good book not as good as some other Star Trek books. The performance done by Robert Petkoff as always was amazing.

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Disturbing reminder of colonization history.

Story great. It was just long enough to keep me interested but was scary reminder

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Decent Foray into the Kelvin Universe

I was excited to see that this book was finally released. I've read several Star Trek books & thought a diversion into the new reboot universe would provide a shot in the arm for my Star Trek reading.

The story isn't a complicated one. The tale is simple to follow, centering on a new alien group called the Perenoreans. The Perenoreans are a highly intelligent and adaptable race that freely help other species improve on existing technology. Kirk & crew, believing they are a refugee race, rescue them from from an attack to what appears to be a superior enemy. They use their diplomatic skills and negotiate their resettlement on a neighboring moon. Incredibly proud of themselves they believe, that accolades & commendations will soon follow. However, the Enterprise crew are shocked when they get an angry message from Starfleet; & soon learn the Perenoreans are more sinister than what they appear to be. Thus begins the conflict & crisis that is the center of the story.

I found it fairly entertaining, but the story did slow down in the middle. The plot is more cerebral in nature, rather than action-based. This to me, was more reminiscent of TOS than the Kelvinverse crews.

Narrator is FABULOUS! Robert Petkoff knocks this out of the park. His slight nuances for each character are well matched with the current movie actors. His rendition of Scotty almost makes you think Simon Peg is reading those lines. This is a good listen. I don't know if I would have stuck with it, if I were reading the book. Robert's narration gives the story that much needed shot in the arm for energy. He makes it come alive.

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Not a bad listen.

Three story line reminded me of some of the vintage shows. Kinda cheesy but yet satisfying if you're not trying to tear it apart intellectually. It's a story after all, and who doesn't like a good story to escape to. looking forward to the next.

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So glad Star Trek is in audio!

I have always enjoyed Star Trek, and having discovered the audiobooks, am loving them thoroughly. This books was another great adventure!

Thank you to both the author and narrator.

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I enjoyed it very much

I enjoyed listening to this book, it kept my mind busy. If you enjoy Star Trek, give it a shot

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