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Synopsis
When Quark holds a poker tournament on Deep Space 9, someone from almost every sentient race—Klingons, Cardassians, Romulans, Vulcans, Ferengi—shows up for what is sure to be the highest-stakes game of all time. But when one player is killed, the stakes get higher than even these big-money players had counted on. With the station rocked by subspace waves that threaten its destruction, Commander Sisko and Security Chief Odo must hunt down the killer in time to save the players, a killer who has information that can save those onboard Deep Space 9 from the invisible enemy they do not even know they face. A killer who holds all the cards…
Is The Big Game appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A murder mystery set in the Star Trek universe featuring violence (one murder, investigation of the crime) and tension as characters race to solve the crime before the station is destroyed. No sexual content or strong language typical of the franchise.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and death.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine will enjoy this high-stakes murder mystery aboard the station with their favorite characters.