Dark Victory

Spectre was a little shallow compared to the previous Shatner/Reeves-Stevens books, but Dark Victory more than makes up for it. The book sets a breakneck pace right from the start, and then you run SMACK into a brick wall cliffhanger at the end of the book. It's rare these days to read a book I cannot put down, but I didn't want to stop reading this book. I found the scenes with the 2 Spocks "fascinating" to say the least, and it's seems quite ironic when they nail down the actual event that caused history to diverge in the 2 different universes. You'll have to read the book to find it out. I refuse to spoil your fun! Buy it, and enjoy.

I found Dark Victory startling for several reasons: 1. It continues the use of the savage characters from the original series episode "Mirror,Mirror", and Dark Victory's prequel, which introduces its readers with Kirk's double in the mirror universe named Emperor Tiberius. 2. It provides continuity with Kirk's rebirth in "Generations" and books such as "Vengence". 3. It uses characters from Star Trek-The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager in its plot line--Kirk's mirror universe counterpart seeks revenge from losing his bid to to conquer the Federation's universe by attempting to kill Kirk; failing that, he proceeds to attempt killing Kirk's new wife (A wife for ladies's man Kirk--incredible!). 4. We learn of ships staffed by holograms and a secret cabal w/in StarFleet called Project Sign.Clearly, a great novel to read on a rainy day!

A fast read, non-stop thriller that leaves you on the edge from beginning to the end.. It's a must read for sci-fi readers.. I only wonder if shatner writes these stuff by himself or hires a ghost writer.. And one more thing.. when is the sequel coming out? I need to know~

Continuing where DARK VICTORY left off, this book furthur continues the self-discovery of James T. Kirk, and the discovery of a mysterious "Project Sign." Our hero marries Teilani, but is soon back on the trail of the Mirror Universe duplicates. Returning to the Mirror Universe after 80 years, Kirk discovers the life he never had, and starts to make a deal with the Devil: Emperor Tiberius. While you don't get a good look at the Mirror Universe, it's a tale worth reading, so DO IT!

After reading Spectre and being so truly fascinated by the story, I purchased Dark Victory ASAP. I read it wanting to read the next even more! While the book doesn't flow quite as well as Spectre, the characters still have that realness and just when you think you've seen Shatner reach his peak, he throws you a 180! I strongly suggest this book, espcially if you want to continue the saga Shatner spins.