Spirit Walk, Book One: Old Wounds

This novel is worthy addition to voyager story plot. I couldn't put the book down in book two when the conclusion of this story was beginning to unfold.

Star Trek: Voyager, Spirit Walk, Book 1, Old Wounds written by Christie Golden is a continuation of the Voyager re-launch series and it is a wonderful adventure, indeed. Golden takes the reader forward in this Voyager series book and catapultes the reader forward in the continuing story. The book takes off where the other re-launch seriers books have left off, but it is not necessary to read them to enjoy this story. Golden does a good job with this story to further this Voyager adventure. Captain Janeway is now an Admiril with Starfleet and fights for Chakotay to be Voyager's next Captain and she is successful. "Old Wounds" is the first Voyager adventure with Chakotay as its new Captain, but he is being watched by Starfleet Command closely. All of the characters from Voyagers past play a roll in this book to keep the reader stable in the Voyager storyline, but Golden adds new characters to the Voyager compliment as well as the new refit of Voyager itself. Golden uses "Old WOunds" as an introduction for new characters and sets the story for things to come as the reader progresses through the story. The set-up is told well and sets the mood for the book. Things heat up as Voyager reaches the planet of Loren II, the former home of the colonists that had to leave due to Loren II being ceded to the Cardassians during the Dominion War. But when the crew arrives at Loren II, things are not what they seem and a mystery develops and makes the story intriguing with a sprinkle of mystery. "Old Wounds" brings the realm of the spirit world to the fore front, making for some interesting reading and setting the story's tone. "Old Wounds" is a tale that the reader will enjoy very much. There's not much action in this first story, but it sets the tenor for the series and you get really fimilar whin the characters, so the characterization is done well. I enjoyed "Old Wounds" as a story told well with excellent characterization, so I gave this book a solid five stars for that reason. I'm looking forward to the second book in this series "Enemy of my Enemy" to carry to story to its conclusion. There is a cliff-hanger of an ending in "Old Wounds" making the reader want to get the second book.

Too bad the actor; Robert Beltran didn't get the chance to portray this character for a TV episode. Chakotay shines in this new book by Christine Golden. It's almost like reading an episode adaption only it isn't! I wish that the two book format was one of choice for the editors. The six and seven book sagas really get too drawn out. This one pits the old Voyager crew against the new recuits that have joined the ranks. It is like going home again with this series because the books transend anything the TV show has done with it's uneven quality.

The new Spirit Walk Voyager books are nothing short of amazing! The first 2 post tv show books, homecoming and farther shore, were marvelous captavating tales that didn't let the reader OR the voyager fan down at all!! The new Spirt Walk books keep up the great work with fantastic writing and great character insight! The author captures the crew of voyager perfectly in the amazingly fantastic super charged voyager thriller! I just finshed reading parts 1 and 2 and would reccomend ANYONE who ever had a slight INTEREST in Voayger, to pick these books up! You really can't put them down until you have finished them! My only comment is i want MORE!!! I can't wait for the next Golden Voyager books to come out because Spirit Walk 1 & 2 were so great!!! From raw cookie dough to ferocious looking gentle Klingon babysitters, the 2 Spirit Walk books do not dissapoint in the slightest!!! They need to make an animated series or an animated movie out of the 4 Golden Voyager books that are out because these books are the BEST!!! I look forward to hearing about when the next Golden Voyager books are going to come out!!!! Pick these books up folks, ANY fan of Voyager or Star Trek is SURE to love em!!!

Captain Chakotay takes command of Voyager, the starship that was his home through seven years in the Delta Quadrant, following its complete refit. Once again the ship carries a mixed crew, but this time the tension isn't between Starfleet and Maquis. This split is between returning crew members, who shared the long journey with Chakotay, and those who spent the last seven years in an Alpha Quadrant where the horrific Dominion War recently ended. Chakotay knows that he's received his first command only thanks to Admiral Kathryn Janeway's impassioned advocacy. He also knows that although he has many old friends with him, he doesn't have Lieutenant Commander Tom Paris as his first officer because Starfleet absolutely refused to chance two former Maquis on the same ship. Instead he has Andrew Ellis, an officer so by-the-book that the young man's nickname is Priggy. Also sharing this new journey are Chief of Security Harry Kim, Chief Engineer Vorik, Chief Helm Officer Lyssa Campbell, and - from the first two Voyager relaunch books, although not from the series - Trill physician Jarem Kaz. When Chakotay's sister, Sekaya, joins the expedition as spiritual advisor to the displaced colonists Voyager is returning to their home world, he's delighted. But something is wrong; and initially, at least, an obviously troubled Sekaya won't tell him what. In subplot threads the book also follows Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres on the Klingon sacred moon Boreth; Harry Kim's secret agent and concert musician girlfriend, Libby, on Earth; and Admiral Janeway, who gets a break from her desk job at Starfleet Command when she's assigned to prevent several disillusioned planets from leaving the Federation. By this book's end (an excellent cliffhanger) I could see hints of how the author plans to pull all the threads together. I was especially pleased that the plot grew naturally out of events Voyager fans will remember from the series. I wasn't as happy to have Libby and Akolo Tare - the latter a new character introduced by Golden - still around, but I enjoyed the other holdovers from her first Voyager relaunch duology. I'm very much looking forward to this one's second volume and the story's resolution.