Star Trek: Preserver Hardcover – July 1, 2000

The end of the second trilogy brings everything full circle and then some for our heroes. Tragedy, triumph, and wonderful character moments are included in a story that reaches far back into Trek's past and brings everything up to the present. I have written reviews of all of Shatner's other books in this series and I will say again: I look forward to these books the way I used to look forward to the movies. Everything is so well written in them and the characters are treated so well that you can see them and hear them. In this last book of the second trilogy, Shatner and the Garfield Reeves Stevens couple present us a story worthy of two Kirks. The mysteries laid down on Dark Victory are given some answers but nothing is ever truly given away; indeed, there are even more mysteries. Think Star Trek meets X-Files meets 2001, and that's what this book is. There are some more surprises in store for Kirk and company, but what amazes me about these books is that even when there is all this activity going on, the time is always taken to treat all the characters with reverence. Everyone gets a moment to shine. Kirk sounds like Kirk, Spock sounds like Spock, Picard sounds like Picard, etc. Original series episodes like City on the Edge of Forever,Miri, The Corbomite Maneuver and The Paradise Syndrome among others all of a sudden have brand new meaning and validity. Even the events of Star Trek First Contact are given tons of meaning and suddenly the events depicted in that movie are given the feeling of importance that Berman and his people have been unable to convey since they took over the franchise. I look at all of these books as corrections on mediocrity. Some old friends from some of the other Shatner books resurface here, and the ending will have your draw dropping and probably a tear in your eye. After reading these books thus far, I just can't believe that Rick Berman turned down the story for The Return (the second book in this series.) That lack of taste and initiative shows to this day in the bland, irrelevant, and boring soap opera that Trek has become. I gurantee that if these books, starting with The Return, had been allowed to be made into movies, the Star Trek franchise would be as popular if not more so then it was when Star Trek IV came out. Instead of going for the quick buck, if you give the fans what they want, you may have to spend more time and money up front, but you reap what you sew, and these kinds of stories would insure that Star Trek would live to see its 100th anniversary. As is, I doubt it will see 40. Mr. Berman, let the big boys make the movies- stick with TV. Let some real writers back in there to freshen things up, too. (Besides the same TV writers.) If you want to see and remember what real Star Trek is and see the continuation of an ongoing saga in an entire universe, get all of these books! You won't believe the difference in quality.

Preserver is a nice finish to the Mirror Universe Trilogy, it ties up all the lose ends and leaves a lot that can be done in feature books, It also has some surprising twists; A new enemy For the federation? A new ally in the mirror Captain Kirk? You can see that the real life death of Shatner's wife effected the plot in this book and you know he was expressing the feelings of his lose tough captain Kirk. That gives the book an emotional side it might not have oterwise had. The way Shatner does it, Lets us into his thoughts, is very tastefuly done. I Also like the way Shatner ties in Planets and events from past episodes of the original TV show intro his Star Trek Books. Preserver (and The Whole Mirror Universe Trilogy) is a good read for any Star Trek fan.

Many of the reviews below give away some BIG storyline surprises. Do yourself a favor and read carefully.This book is Shatner's strongest yet, and thankfully leaves the door open for more James T. Kirk in the future. Quick summary, this ties the previous 2 books together very well, and I cannot think of any unanswered questions from the first 2 books. I read the entire book in 1 sitting, which is rare (and difficult these days) to do. 1 major fault is the simple fact that if you haven't read the first 2 books, you'll have a little trouble following the 3rd installment, and much of the suspense from the first 2 will be out the window if they are read out of order.The combination of Shatner (who knows Kirk better than the guy who portrayed him) and the Reeves-Stevens (intricate knowledge of the ST Universe) makes for a great Trek novel. Hopefully there will be more to come...

This trilogy is so amazing! It takes any reader to places unexpected, tragic, exciting and you get to do it all in the company of old friends. These books spun a story beyond what I could have expected. They left me satisfied, tho sorry it ended and, of course, wanting more. A wonderful Star Trek story, especially because I haven't indulged in the written Star Trek universe in quite a while.

Enjoyed every minute of this story. Excellent story line and plot that matches real well previous Star Trek Story Lines.

Jim and Teiliana trying to find the truth to why she was poisoned at their wedding. Having the baby and all the possible problems the child may or may not have.The ancient aliens who may or may not be making decisions for the Federation. The strange happenings in other worlds. Acton as always keeping you on the edge of your seat.Read and enjoy.

This book is a fun time filler. It's not high literature and it's not star trek cannon. But none the less a good yarn told by master writers. Shatner either didn't write or wrote very little but I still enjoy the thrill rides with his name on them.

Judith and Gard Reeves-Stevens are by far two of the best Star Trek novelists to date. Of some of the other authors I've read in the ST genre, they far surpass everyone . They have an intimate grasp on the characters that some other authors seem to lack.

When I heard that Mr Shatner had written novels with both Captains i was suspicious of what might happen and how good this story could be. But i have been very happy with this story and the others in the series. The Story is excellently written and keeps you page turning right to the end. `Seeing` Kirk back in the same time as Pickard works very well. I recommend this book to all, but mostly to those who have followed Star Trek across all the series.

A really excellent book

great response time from buying to receiving and no problems with the goodswould recommend no problems at allal

vry pleased.