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Synopsis
The year is 2298. Five years after the presumed death of Captain James T. Kirk, the USS Excelsior, commanded by Captain Hikaru Sulu, is at the forefront of exploration, diplomacy, and the defense of the Federation. Unprecedented peace talks with the violently xenophobic Tholian Assembly trigger a deadly confrontation aboard the Excelsior. Now Sulu and his crew – including Chekov, Rand, Chapel, Tuvok, and Akaar – are thrust into an unexpected conflict between the Tholians and a mysterious new enemy, the Neyel… whose origins, if revealed, could lead to war with Earth itself. As the Tholians weave a web of vengeance, the Excelsior is flung beyond the galaxy to discover the hidden truth about the alien Neyel, forcing Sulu to question where his responsibilities lie – with the fragile peace he must preserve, or with the victims of his own world's tragic past.
Is The Sundered: 2298 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A Star Trek novel with moderate space combat violence and complex moral themes about responsibility for historical wrongs. Features diplomacy, exploration, and ethical dilemmas without graphic content or sexual situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, death, and violence (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Fans of Star Trek will enjoy seeing Captain Sulu and familiar crew members navigate a tense first contact scenario with galaxy-shaking consequences.