With winter’s ragged hand descending as we deepen into the vacation season, there is not any higher means for sci-fi followers to indulge of their favorite franchise than burrowing into an anthology like Titan Books’ new “Star Trek: ‘Q and False’ and Other Stories.”
Touchdown on Dec. 20, 2022 and introduced by Star Trek Explorer Magazine, this deluxe-format, 96-page hardcover is fortified with 14 illustrated mini-epics penned by an eclectic assortment of acclaimed “Star Trek” writers.
Titan’s spectacular gathering of speculative fiction scribes contains unique space-faring tales by “Star Trek: Voyager’s” Lisa Klink and best-selling authors James Swallow, Una McCormack, Christopher Cooper, Chris Dows, Peter Holmstrom, and Greg Cox.
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From Captain Kirk discovering the enigmatic Q and a romantic Delta IV reunion between Will Decker and the stunning Ilia, to the Borg’s nefarious origins and Captain Archer’s first time within the Enterprise captain’s chair, “Star Trek: ‘Q and False’ and Different Tales” showcases adventures spanning the “Star Trek” universe, together with “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Star Trek,” “Star Trek: The Subsequent Technology,” “Star Trek: Deep Area 9,” and “Star Trek: Voyager.”
Here is the official checklist of “Star Trek” brief tales contained:
“ALL THAT MADDENS AND TORMENTS”
Story: Christopher Cooper
James T. Kirk meets a mysterious determine following the catastrophe on the Enterprise-B.
“Q AND FALSE”
Story: Lisa Klink
The crew of the Enterprise-D’s dedication to the Prime Directive is challenged.
“A NIGHT IN”
Story: Una McCormack
Garak has an sudden encounter aboard Deep Area 9.
“THE OFFER”
Story: James Swallow
Captain Jonathan Archer has an opportunity encounter as he prepares for his first voyage within the Enterprise.
“SEVEN>SEVEN”
Story: Greg Cox
Seven of 9 confronts her internal demons.
“QUALITY OF LIFE”
Story: Christopher Cooper
Q witnesses the genesis of the Federation’s biggest foes.
“RETRIBUTION”
Story: Lisa Klink
The Voyager crew leap into motion to cease a saboteur.
“BROKEN OATHS”
Story: Chris Dows
Physician Crusher faces a difficult moral dilemma.
“THE WAY TO EXILE”
Story: Greg Cox
In a coda to the basic episode “Area Seed,” Khan assaults!
“KILL CAPTAIN PROTON!”
Story: Lisa Klink
An all-new journey for the Holodeck hero Captain Proton.
“CUMULATIVE DAMAGE”
Story: Chris Dows
Scotty notices one thing is awry with the Enterprise as he supervises her refit.
“EXPLORERS OF THE STORM”
Story: Peter Holmstrom
Will Decker and Ilia reunite on Delta IV.
“PREY”
Story: Lisa Klink
A shuttle craft accident leads Beverly Crusher right into a combat for survival.
“GROWING PAINS”
Story: Peter Holmstrom
Geordi La Forge takes his first steps as an officer aboard the Enterprise.
Titan Books’ “Star Trek: ‘Q and False’ and Other Stories” arrives on December 20.
