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Synopsis
The Venette Convention has always remained independent, but it is about to become the flashpoint for a tense military standoff between the two power blocs now dominating interstellar space, the United Federation of Planets and the recently formed Typhon Pact. The Venetan government turns to the Typhon Pact's Tzenkethi Coalition for protection in the new order, and has agreed to allow three of their supply bases for Tzenkethi use. But these bases, if militarized, would put Tzenkethi weapons unacceptably close to Federation, Cardassian, and Ferengi space. While Captain Ezri Dax and the crew of the U.S.S. Aventine are sent to investigate exactly what is happening at one of the Venette bases, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the U.S.S. Enterprise are assigned to a diplomatic mission sent to the Venette homeworld in order to broker a mutually acceptable resolution. But the Cardassian delegates don't seem particularly keen on using diplomacy to resolve the situation, which soon spirals out of control toward all-out war.--From back cover.
Is Brinkmanship appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Star Trek novel features political intrigue and military tensions with moderate space combat violence but no sexual content or strong language. The complex diplomatic storyline may be challenging for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and political violence.
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Who'll love this
Star Trek fans will enjoy following Captain Picard and Captain Dax as they navigate dangerous political waters to prevent an interstellar war.