• Best Defense

  • Star Trek: Legacies, Book 2
  • By: David Mack
  • Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
  • Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (674 ratings)

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Best Defense

By: David Mack
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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A debt of honor: One brave woman ventures alone into a parallel universe to save her old shipmates exiled there decades earlier by a mysterious device called the Transfer Key. She soon learns the alternate universe harbors not just an alien invasion force but a secret that underpins its very existence.

A mission of peace: A long-awaited Klingon-Federation peace conference convenes, led by Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan and Councillor Gorkon of Qo'noS. But both sides have enemies who would prefer the two great powers remain at war - and who will do anything to make certain hate wins the day.

An errand of justice: Captain Kirk and his crew seek the stolen Transfer Key that opens a door between universes, but their hunt is cut short by Ambassador Sarek's plea for help. The Enterprise crew soon become targets in a deadly crossfire - one whose outcome will decide the fate of two universes.

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IT IS AS FAR AS IT IS

SHE HAD LET HER MIND WONDER, SO HAD MISSED A TRANSITION
Wow, the characters in the book had the same problem I had. My mind wondered, no matter how hard I tried to concentrate. Book one, was good, maybe they should not have changed authors?
HER SMILE WAS AS COLD AND DEADLY AS FATE.

The series ends here for me.

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Great continuation of this Star Trek 50th Anniversary Trilogy

David Mack does an excellent job of continuing this story of intrigue, loyalty, and deception. His characterizations are both accurate and yet startling as the conflicts continue to rise and raise in tempo and intensity (specifically the Kirk/Sarek and McCoy/daughter relationships). I'm amazed how two different writers (first Cox and now Mack) seamlessly construct a story that unites a theme and an overall vision for the trilogy. I highly anticipate reading the next one and enjoying the conclusion to this fantastic Star Trek trilogy.

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Great sequel

Definitely an edge of your seat action packed adventure. Not as many plot twist as the last book but definitely more action and still felt true to the characters.

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Large drop off from 1st book in the series

What could David Mack have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Write an engaging story vs just move along a plot line. It truly seemed like he was trying to get from point A to point B in this book and that's what he did . It was journey without any great moments along the way.

Which character – as performed by Robert Petkoff – was your favorite?

Dr McCoy was perfect, his narration is all that saved this one for me

Do you think Best Defense needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Great question. When I started this book I had every intention of getting the third to finish the series. By then end of this book I was done and had no interest in wasting a credit to get the third book. I debated the purchase then told myself that I really did not care what happened as I had to work too hard to get to the end of this one. Too bad as I am a big Star Trek fan.

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Good enough to be on screen!

The awesome ending battle of this book makes me wish for a true Star Trek series, it'd be breathtaking.

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Lame attempt at being socially conscious

Micro-aggressions, transitioning security officer and aliens with pronouns. WTH kind of Star Trek story needs this crap.

Just write a good story and leave that social warrior stuff to clever authors that can make it part of the story so it doesn’t feel like it was inserted after the fact.

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enjoyed but

I enjoyed the book although it was not as good as the first book. That is ok with me as I have to see how it ends. I enjoyed all the characters except for one Lt Uhura. She may not have alot of lines, but I grimaced each time she spoke. The narrator was usually spot on the various accents, but he did not do that voice well. perhaps the next time get a more appropriate voice, I would practice and do it for free. She was a hero at that time in history to young girls like me. she was a minor within the core group, but please don't disregard her voice.

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I love storie that have the Klingons!

It's always awesome when James T
Kirk and Spock go on a mission. Can't wait for Book 3

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The Best Defense

I really enjoyed this book . Can't wait to start book 3 of the series. I was not bored one minute. Robert Petkoff brings it to life with his rendition of the Enterprise crew, in particular Scotty and Checkov as well as the attitudes of the Romulans and Klingons.

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The suspense continues and the plot thickens

Terrific voicing by the narrator. Often unsung, the narrator can make or break a book. Plot not only picks up the old threads but creates new ones and leaves you wanting book #3, so well done, author. I love this trilogy, so far and cannot wait to start #3.





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