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Delicate peace talks between the Federation and the Klingon Empire become complicated when Captain Kirk discovers that Starþeet prisoners of war are being held captive on a remote jungle planet. Now, with the unexpected assistance of an old adversary, Kirk embarks on a daring rescue mission, knowing that if he fails, the Federation will deny all knowledge of his intentions.

But powerful forces within the Klingon government are determined to keep the shameful secret of the hostages' existence, even if it means obliterating every last trace of the prisoners -- and anyone who comes to save them!

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EVEN AS THE ORDER to raise shields left her mouth, Captain Gralev knew she'd given it too late. Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read if not a little dissatisfying in the end, April 19 2003

By	T. J. Doss (Commonwealth of Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In an episode that foreshadows the events of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, the Federation and the Klingons engage in a historic meeting aimed at burying the hatchet between once determined adversaries. In an effort to facilitate the peace, Klingon High Council Member Gorkon (in the years prior to his ascendancy to Chancellor) dispatches an old nemesis of Captain Kirk to enlist Kirk & Co. on a mission. The mission: to free Starfleet officers considered MIA by the Federation but who are actually being held as POW's by the Klingons after they were taken captive years ago at the behest of the incumbent albeit corrupt Klingon regime.

The author, a former military officer does an outstanding job of capturing the camaraderie and loyalty inherent in personnel who serve together. The POW camp scenes are done extremely well. In the end though, I was left wanting more and I felt a little cheated that more was not divulged concerning the mysterious differences between the two types of Klingons. I would have appreciated more information on how one group overcame the other and vice versa and how once "Original Series" Klingon characters are changed into the more current "Movie/Next Generation" Klingons with the pronounced forehead ridges. The author's inability or unwillingness to address these matters more fully - especially when he tap dances around these issues throughout the story - flaws an otherwise commendable entry.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A solid, entertaining story, Nov 22 2002

By	Linda Picardo (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews

It's about time. I used to love the Star Trek novels to the point that every other book I read was Star Trek. But lately, it seems that they are just cranking them out to capitalize on the franchize without any concern for quality. Many of the recent novels have been poorly written, with characters that don't act or speak like their on-screen counterparts. Most of the books are written by the same few names who, it's obvious, have grown tired of the work but still want the paychecks. It's gotten to the point that I rarely buy the Star Trek books, and then only if I can pick them up used. And even then, most of the newer ones aren't worth the quarter spent at a garage sale.

But In the Name of Honor is different. Dayton Ward isn't a writer looking to make a quick buck. He's not an author who's bordom shows through with every new Star Trek book he spits out. He's a fan who genuinely cares about the series, and it really shows in this novel. Kirk was Kirk. Sulu was Sulu. And the Klingons were both believable and multi-faceted, not just the flat one-dimensional villains that often pop up in these pages. The plot was well-conceived and Ward keeps you turning the pages.

I've pretty much given up on Star Trek, and only read this book because it was given to me as a gift. Most of my attention has lately focused on quality young adult books, like Harry Potter and King Fortis the Brave written by authors who, like Dayton Ward, really love what they are doing and it shows in their work. But if a few more books like this are published, instead of the gruel that Pocket Books has lately been trying to force-feed us, I may start buying these books again.

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