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Synopsis
The recurring blood feuds between the Bader and the Dorset ended mysteriously a century ago when both races colonized the planet Delta Sigma IV. But, unknown until now, it was a reaction to a naturally occurring gas that led to their harmonious existence... a reaction that would eventually mean certain death for the planet's inhabitants. What the Enterprise crew believed was a cure for the population -- a treatment introduced into Delta Sigma IV's environment by Kyle Riker, a man at odds with his son, Commander William Riker -- has instead triggered worldwide carnage, as long-suppressed aggression and hostility are suddenly and violently unleashed. Caught in a world on the brink of self-destruction, Captain Picard -- a man still waging his own personal battle for redemption in the eyes of his commanding officers -- must somehow find a way to resolve this catastrophic event and save his crew, even as the implications of his actions may ultimately doom an entire race....
Is A Time to Hate appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Star Trek novel features intense planetary violence and genocide triggered by an environmental catastrophe. Characters confront moral dilemmas about intervention and face widespread death and carnage, though graphic descriptions are likely minimal per franchise standards.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Star Trek fans will enjoy seeing Captain Picard and Commander Riker face a planet-wide crisis where a cure becomes a catastrophe, testing their leadership and family relationships.