The Children of Kings
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| Author(s): | Dave Stern |
| Publisher: | Pocket Books |
| Series: | Pocket TOS |
| Published: | 27 April 2010 |
| Pages: | 304 |
| Stardate: | Unknown (Unknown) |
| Reference: | ISBN 1439158991 (paperback) ISBN 1439173192 (eBook) |
The Children of Kings is a forthcoming Pocket TOS novel from Dave Stern, scheduled for release in April 2010. The novel will feature Christopher Pike, and will be set during his command of the USS Enterprise. The Orion Syndicate, Number One, and Spock will also feature. The title and story were revealed by editor Margaret Clark at the Shore Leave convention on 10 July 2009.
[edit] Summary
- From the publisher's catalog
- When the Orion Syndicate holds the Enterprise's doctor for ransom, Captain Pike must discover why the Orions no longer fear Starfleet, in this new novel set in the classic Star Trek era.
- A thorn in the side of civilized space travel for more than a hundred years, the Orion Syndicate has gotten bolder. They are harassing more ships and daring to even tangle with smaller Starfleet vessels. When one of the leading members begs Captain Christopher Pike to let his doctor treat one of their own, Pike agrees. But it’s a trap, and the Orions take the doctor hostage. Captain Pike is left to wonder why, since the Orions know that Starfleet does not negotiate. Spock thinks perhaps they no longer fear the consequences, and if so, they must discover what has changed the Orions’ instinctual nature.
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[edit] Background information
- The novel was originally titled To Thine Own Self. It was solicited to retailers by Pocket under that title, and a cover bearing it was used in the Spring 2010 catalog. Stern and editor Margaret Clark ultimately felt that The Children of Kings seemed more appropriate. [1]
[edit] Cover gallery
 To Thine Own Self solicitation cover |
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