- Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek; First Edition 1st Printing edition (Oct 28 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0743457145
- ISBN-13: 978-0743457149
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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#246,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #19 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Media > Star Trek > Next Generation
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Newly inducted into the prestigious Order of the Bat'leth, Captain Klag, son of M'Raq, leads the crew of the Gorkon into the unexplored Kavrot Sector in search of new planets on which to plant the Klingon flag. There they discover the Children of San-Tarah, a species with a warrior culture that rivals -- and perhaps exceeds -- their own. Klag could call in Gneeral Talak's fleet to bring the world under Klingon domination -- but the San-Tarah offer a challenge he cannot refuse. The Gorkon crew and the San-Tarah will engage in several martial contests. If the Klingons lose, they will undertake never to trouble the planet again. But if Klag and his men are victorious, the San-Tarah will cede themselves to the Empire, and Klag will have single-handedly conquered an entire world. This is the first tale in a glorious adventure that will be remembered in song and story throughout the Empire...
About the Author
Keith R.A. DeCandido was born and raised in New York City to a family of librarians. He has written over two dozen novels, as well as short stories, nonfiction, eBooks, and comic books, most of them in various media universes, among them Star Trek, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Marvel Comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, Resident Evil, Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, Farscape, Xena, and Doctor Who. His original novel Dragon Precinct was published in 2004, and he's also edited several anthologies, among them the award-nominated Imaginings and two Star Trek anthologies. Keith is also a musician, having played percussion for the bands the Don't Quit Your Day Job Players, the Boogie Knights, and the Randy Bandits, as well as several solo acts. In what he laughingly calls his spare time, Keith follows the New York Yankees and practices kenshikai karate. He still lives in New York City with his girlfriend and two insane cats.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry that some don't like this book...,
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This review is from: Star Trek: The Next Generation: I.K.S. Gorkon: A Good Day to Die: A Good Day to Die, Book One (Mass Market Paperback)
And it isn't necessarily as good as most other Star Trek books, but it's not that bad for a space opera with plenty of tension and good, believable characters. Plus I love it whenever the Klingons are involved in anything, because they truly are a very interesting "race" (just below the Vulcans). Get this book and add it to other sci-fi works as: "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Puppet Masters", "2001", "2010", "Rendezvous with Rama", "Ringworld", all the "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" books, as well as books as new to the genre as "Advent of the Corps" and others.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book!,
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This review is from: Star Trek: The Next Generation: I.K.S. Gorkon: A Good Day to Die: A Good Day to Die, Book One (Mass Market Paperback)
Having been inducted into the honorable and prestigious Order of the Bat'leth, Captain Klag commands one of a number of ships sent into the Kavrot Sector to find new planets to conquer for the Klingon Empire. However, what he finds is a planet populated by the Children of San-Tarah, a species perhaps more dedicated to the warrior ethos than the Klingons themselves. Having proved themselves worthy opponents, the San-Tarah make Klag an offer he can't refuse. The Klingons and the San-Tarah will compete in five contests - if the Klingons win then the world and its people belong to the Empire, but if the San-Tarah win then the Klingons will leave and never return. With such an honorable and glorious tournament it is indeed a good day to die! But, before it's over, Klag will find his ability and his honor tasked to the breaking point.I must admit that I have not read many Star Trek books lately, but this book was definitely one worth returning for! The author really brings the Klingons alive in this story, giving the reader a real feel for them. I enjoyed the story, the action, the characters and (definitely) the glossary of Klingon terms at the end. This is a great book, one that I highly recommend to all fans of science-fiction!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good stuff.,
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This review is from: Star Trek: The Next Generation: I.K.S. Gorkon: A Good Day to Die: A Good Day to Die, Book One (Mass Market Paperback)
Highly amusing. Action packed. Even for non-Klingon speaking life forms. Excellent characters. Certainly the best Trek to be found at the moment.
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