Spectre, William Shatner
Spectre, William Shatner
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Spectre

Author: William Shatner

Narrator: William Shatner

Abridged: 2 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/1998


Synopsis

William Shatner has once again brought his unique blend of talents as actor, writer, director, and producer to continue the saga of Jim Kirk's remarkable second life, as an insidious menace from his past threatens a new generation of heroes...

Retired and in a happy relationship, Kirk believes his adventuring days are over. But as he returns to Earth for the first time since his apparent "death" upon the U.S.S. Enterprise™NCC 1701-B, events elsewhere in the galaxy set in motion a mystery that may provide Kirk with his greatest challenge yet.

The Enterprise-E, under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, is exploring an unstable region of space on a mission of vital concern to Starfleet when they discover the last thing they ever expected to find: a battle-scarred vessel that is instantly recognizable to every member of Picard's crew. Five years after being presumed lost, the Starship Voyager™ has come home!

The commander of Voyager, Tom Paris, explains that Captain Kathryn Janeway and half the original crew is dead, but if that is true, who is the mysterious woman who has kidnapped Kirk back on Earth, demanding that he assist her against a threat to the entire Federation? All is not as it seems, and soon Kirk is forced to confront the consequences of actions taken thirty years before, as well a his own inner doubts.

An unforgettable saga peopled by old friends and ancient enemies, Star Trek® Spectre propels Kirk on a journey of self-discovery every bit as harrowing as the cataclysmic new adventure that awaits him.

®, ™, Copyright ©, Performance Copyright, 1998 Paramount Pictures

About William Shatner

William Shatner is the author of nine Star Trek ® novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Ashes of Eden and The Return. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including Get a Life! and I’m Working on That. In addition to his role as Captain James T. Kirk, he starred as Denny Crane in the hit television series from David E. Kelley, Boston Legal—a role for which he won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Find more information at WilliamShatner.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Charles on July 13, 2016

This is the first of a trilogy involving conflict between our universe and the Mirror Universe. Some really cool ideas. I liked it quite a bit. Somewhat of a kinder, gentler Kirk, one who is aging and definitely in love. I didn't always love the way the character was going but the changes were not u......more

Goodreads review by Wreade1872 on January 30, 2022

By now the novelty of this 6 book sequence has well worn off and intellectually i still think the ideas in the previous book are my favourite. However this one is an utterly compelling, almost non-stop action adventure. And at least for once the entire Federation isn’t in the balance. This is a small......more

Goodreads review by Dan on February 27, 2018

Spectre, like most of the novels of the Shatnerverse, suffers a bit from the ego of William Shatner, in my opinion. It seems that Kirk has to be superhuman and can never have an equal among the people around him. And fair enough, it's written by William Shatner (along with Judith and Garfield Reeves......more

Goodreads review by Cherie on May 27, 2015

I cannot get enough! On to the next, Dark Victory to see what happens. :0)......more

Goodreads review by Mike on December 27, 2019

This book is pulpy as all heck, and absolutely an ego trip for Shatner as Kirk, but it was nonetheless highly enjoyable. It navigates the various strands of Trek lore it intersects with well, and has some fun sci fi action to boot. Would recommend to Trekkies, not so much to a general reader.......more