Star Trek: Federation

By: Judith, Garfield Reeves-Stevens

Narrated by: Mark Lenard

Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Captain Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 are faced with their most challenging mission: rescuing renowned scientist Zefram Cochrane from an evil captor who wants to use Cochrane's skills to conquer the galaxy. Meanwhile, 99 years in the future on the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701- D, Captain Picard and his crew are heading toward a black hole that, unbeknownst to them, holds the key to the future of the Federation. As the two crews struggle to fulfill their missions, destiny draws them closer together until past and future merge - and the fate of each of the two legendary starships rest in the hands of the other.

©1994 Paramount Pictures, All Rights Reserved (P)1994 Paramount Pictures, All Rights Reserved

terrible abridging of the book

Certain key moments from the original were removed from this abridged presentation. while performed well, this was disappointing.

Excellent!!!

Though no longer a cannon story...its still a good one...Mark Leonard does a great job!!

An interesting story

I want to state firs that Mark Lenard is doing a fine job voice acting. I don't think he perfectly delivers different character voices and there are parts I was confused with who was speaking but they were only for a moment or two. Sadly the audio quality is a little older and there are some effect noises that overwhelm at times. Not terrible but sometimes difficult and needing a rewind.

The concept behind this book sold me on it as it is in some ways a tale bridging different eras of Trek from the time before the federation to Kirk's era to Picard's era. It claims to tell the story of the forming of the Federation and the two captains dealing with an old threat from before the Federation's founding. As the book was written in 1994 a lot of movies and tv shows have changed this story and rehashed it a lot. Still a lot of fans remember this book fondly and I had a good time with it even though I found it flawed.

The story itself I found to be a little haphazard and jumped around a lot. It is more a collection of vignettes that captures the feeling of the Original Series and Next Generation. I did not find it bad just a little hard to see the narrative thread connecting the parts outside of one character reoccurring in each of the parts. The ending however is almost sweet and the parts aren't bad. I was entertained.

Good. Not great, but good just the same

The story was good, but the ending was a bit of a let down. I would definately recommend it to Star Trek fans. Well worth a listen..

Cool overall plot but feels rushed

Overall, it's a cool story that involves 3 generations of Star Trek lore, but it's a strangely paced story (perhaps due to being abridged?). It starts out plodding along then rushes along at the end. It's plot driven with little characterization. But still, it's a fun, satisfying read, just lacking any kind of depth. Dispensible fun.

Wow

This is quit possibaly the best Star Trek novel/audiobook avaible. this is a Star Trek Story with alot of heart and action. Well worth your time and money, also it's good reason to buy a Platinum membership with Auduble; if you havn't already. In short this Star Trek Novel won't disappoint.

Mark Leonard was an unusual choice.

since the read version didn't finish the story, it felt like it was half done.

AAABBRIDGEDDD!!

Was okay until told this was abridged. Abridged books are not the author's book. There.

Compelling story of the TOS Cochrane.

Made alive by Mark Lenard. Sufficient fan service as Kirk is shown to be "that good."

Good but preposterous

Overall this was an enjoyable listen and Mark Lenard is an excellent reader. However, you can tell there is a lot left out (poor abridgedment? do they have to be under 3 hours?) Also, while you have to put aside some plausibility with any ST novel, traveling into a black hole is not recommended!