With winter’s ragged hand descending as we deepen into the holiday season, there’s no better way for sci-fi fans to indulge in their favorite franchise than burrowing into an anthology like Titan Books’ new “Star Trek: ‘Q and False’ and Other Stories.”
Landing on Dec. 20, 2022 and presented 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 impressive gathering of speculative fiction scribes includes original 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 lovely Ilia, to the Borg’s nefarious origins and Captain Archer’s first time in the Enterprise captain’s chair, “Star Trek: ‘Q and False’ and Other Stories” showcases adventures spanning the “Star Trek” universe, including “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Star Trek,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “Star Trek: Voyager.”
Here’s the official list of “Star Trek” short stories contained:
“ALL THAT MADDENS AND TORMENTS”
Story: Christopher Cooper
James T. Kirk meets a mysterious figure following the disaster on the Enterprise-B.
“Q AND FALSE”
Story: Lisa Klink
The crew of the Enterprise-D’s commitment to the Prime Directive is challenged.
“A NIGHT IN”
Story: Una McCormack
Garak has an unexpected encounter aboard Deep Space Nine.
“THE OFFER”
Story: James Swallow
Captain Jonathan Archer has a chance encounter as he prepares for his first voyage in the Enterprise.
“SEVEN>SEVEN”
Story: Greg Cox
Seven of Nine confronts her inner demons.
“QUALITY OF LIFE”
Story: Christopher Cooper
Q witnesses the genesis of the Federation’s greatest foes.
“RETRIBUTION”
Story: Lisa Klink
The Voyager crew leap into action to stop a saboteur.
“BROKEN OATHS”
Story: Chris Dows
Doctor Crusher faces a challenging ethical dilemma.
“THE WAY TO EXILE”
Story: Greg Cox
In a coda to the classic episode “Space Seed,” Khan attacks!
“KILL CAPTAIN PROTON!”
Story: Lisa Klink
An all-new adventure for the Holodeck hero Captain Proton.
“CUMULATIVE DAMAGE”
Story: Chris Dows
Scotty notices something 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 into a fight 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.
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