New Releases by Una McCormack

Als sich Una Chin-Riley und Christopher Pike nach einer seiner Vorlesungen an der Sternenflottenakademie treffen, werden sie sofort Freunde. Als Musterschülerin ist Una das "Aushängeschild" ihrer Klasse, und Pike ist fest entschlossen, ein Sternenflottencaptain mit eigenem Schiff zu werden. Fünfundzwanzig Jahre später arbeiten Una und Pike auf der U.S.S. Enterprise zusammen, um ein chionisches Handelsabkommen zu schließen. Doch ein Saboteur der Euxhana, einer kulturellen Minderheit der Chionianer, verübt einen Terroranschlag. Als der Verdächtige zum Verhör in Gewahrsam genommen wird und sich herausstellt, dass er eine gemeinsame Vergangenheit mit Una hat, drohen die einstigen Verbindungen, ein Geheimnis zu lüften, das sie all die Jahre gehütet hat ...

Explore the Star Trek universe in this anthology of 14 fully illustrated short stories collected for the first time and including an adventure written by Walter Koenig who played Pavel Chekov in the original classic series and seven feature films. This incredible collection features stories starring iconic characters from Star Trek series including Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. For the first time ever, the book will collect stories including characters from Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: The Animated Series, and Star Trek: Picard! Stories include: “Chekov’s Challenge” by Walter Koenig and Chris McAuley “Jack of Diamonds” by Una McCormack “The Trouble with Jones” by Greg Cox “Sundering” by David Mack “The Kellidian Kidnapping” by Keith R. A. Candido “A Dish Served Cold” by Chris Dows “Working Miracles” by Jake Black “Forewarned and Three-Armed” by Rich Handley “Academy Acquisition” by Jake Black “A Year to the Day I Saw Myself Die” by Michael Collins “See and Seen” by Peter Holmstrom “Lost and Founder” by David Mack “Work Worth Doing” by Keith R. A. Candido “Confirmation Bias” by Michael Dismuke

A new Star Trek adventure based on the thrilling Paramount+ TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! When Una Chin-Riley and Christopher Pike meet at Starfleet Academy after one of his lectures, they immediately become friends. A stellar student, Una is the “poster girl” of her class, and Pike is determined to become a Starfleet captain with his own ship, rhetorically assembling his dream crew. As their friendship evolves, Pike also suspects Una is involved with the Euxhana, a Chionian cultural minority, who are seeking asylum in Federation space, leading to more questions than answers. Twenty-five years later, Una and Pike are working together on the USS Enterprise to settle a Chionian trade agreement when a pro-Euxhana saboteur launches a terrorist attack. When the suspect is taken into custody for interrogation and is discovered to have a history with Una, her past associations resurface, threatening to expose a secret she’s been harboring all these years…

Are aliens ever abducted by aliens? And if they were, would anyone believe their story? When the Doctor and Ruby arrive on Cavia, they meet a gentle local who is certain that she has been taken for study by creatures from the stars. The Doctor is concerned to find mysterious meteors appearing in the sky, while strange robotic creatures crowd the forests, watching everything and waiting for... what? Who is interested in Cavia, and why? What is the sinister truth of the abductions? The Doctor and Ruby must discover the secrets of this mysterious world – and those who would seek to destroy it...

A thrilling anthology of short stories from Star Trek Explorer magazine, collected for the first time! Featuring tales by Una McCormack, Gary Russell, Michael Carroll, John Peel, Chris Dows, Chris Cooper, and Greg Cox. This incredible collection features 14 illustrated stories starring iconic characters such as Will Riker, Benjamin Sisko, Jonathan Archer, and Kate Pulaski, plus fan-favourite alien enemies including the Borg. Stories included are: Control by John Peel A take starring Jonathan Archer and his loyal dog, Porthos. The Guardian by Gary Russell A prelude to the classic episode “What are Little Girls Made Of?” The Disavowed by Christopher Cooper The crew of the Enterprise lose all memory of William Riker! Paghabi by Chris Dows Guinan is invaded by a sinister force. Pulaski 2.0 by Greg Cox Doctor Katherine Pulaski experiences life as an android. The Expert by Gary Russell A family is torn apart when the Borg strike. Scramble by Greg Cox A return to the noir world of Dixon Hill The Mission by James Swallow Espionage runs rife aboard Deep Space 9. Things Can Only Get Better by Una McCormack Kira Nerys and Garak discuss their opposing ideologies. Frontier Medicine by Michael Carroll Doctor Julian Bashir embarks on a career defining adventure. By Special Request… by John Peel Miles O’Brien and Julian Bashir enjoy some rest and recreation… with a difference! The Victim by John Peel Garak moves in for the kill, but can he pull the trigger? You Can’t Buy Fate by Keith R.A. Candido A first contact mission doesn’t go according to plan. Summer Days Can Last Forever by Michael Collins The dull 1950’s town of Patterson creek is livened up by some unusual visitors.

Welcome to the Whoniverse. First stop: everywhere. Six decades may only be a handful of heartbeats to a Time Lord, but for Doctor Who it''s the adventure of several lifetimes. Evolving over 60 years, the world''s longest-running sci-fi TV show has gifted us a universe of menacing monsters and unforgettable heroes. You might even call it a ''Whotopia''. Now you can roam free through the Doctor''s dimension as never before in this special commemorative book for Doctor Who''s diamond anniversary. Join all the Doctors as each tells their own story. Learn about their legions of legendary allies - and hear from the monsters'' own mouths about what makes them tick. Find danger on alien worlds and threats here on Earth in all eras. And explore the gadgets, robots, spaceships, computers and mind-blowing creations that crowd the never-ending corridors of Whotopia. Crammed with exciting new images and in full colour throughout, Whotopia: The Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse is the essential celebration of 60 years of Doctor Who.

Ein spannendes, brandneues Abenteuer – die Brücke von der ersten zur zweiten Staffel der Fernsehserie Star Trek: Picard! Nach den explosiven Ereignissen in der ersten Staffel von Star Trek: Picard ist Raffi Musiker hin- und hergerissen zwischen der Rückkehr in ihr altes Leben als Geheimdienstoffizierin der Sternenflotte und einer etwas harmloseren Tätigkeit – vielleicht als Lehrerin an der Akademie. Die Entscheidung wird ihr jedoch abgenommen, als sie eine Nachricht von einem alten Kontakt – einem romulanischen Spion – erhält, der sie um sofortige Hilfe bittet. Mit der Hilfe von Cristobal Rios und Dr. Agnes Jurati und der Unterstützung von Jean-Luc Picard beschließt Raffi, diese kritische Mission zu übernehmen – und findet schnell heraus, dass die Sünden der Vergangenheit nie begraben bleiben. Die Suche nach der Wahrheit wird kompliziert und tödlich sein ... Nach dem Erfolgstitel Die letzte und einzige Hoffnung ein weiterer Band, der die Handlung der TV-Serie komplettiert.

A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in a captivating original Firefly tie-in novel from the award-winning series by Titan Books City of sin Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It’s the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent revelry, and Serenity arrives to take a security job, guarding a costly shipment. An unattainable ransom Tragedy strikes: the shipment is stolen, and the wealthy owner kidnaps Zoë and Book, holding them to ransom for the lost shipment’s value. If Mal can’t find the enormous sum of five hundred platinum by the next evening, both of them will be killed. A race against time As the carnival begins the crew must attempt the impossible, calling on contacts, calling in favours, and revealing hidden talents to save their crewmates’ lives. Meanwhile, the hostages have their own plans…

Novelizations of all the stories of the first season and the first story of the second season of the television program Blakes 7, originally broadcast by the BBC in 1978 and 1979.

Novelizations of all the stories of the first season and the first story of the second season of the television program Blakes 7, originally broadcast by the BBC in 1978 and 1979.

Novelizations of all the stories of the first season and the first story of the second season of the television program Blakes 7, originally broadcast by the BBC in 1978 and 1979.

Novelizations of all the stories of the first season and the first story of the second season of the television program Blakes 7, originally broadcast by the BBC in 1978 and 1979.

Dílo ze světa Star Treku: Nové generace, v němž roste napětí mezi dvěma vesmírnými supervelmocemi. Nezávislý Venettský konvent se stává roznětkou napjatého ozbrojeného mrtvého bodu mezi dvěma mocnostmi dominujícími vesmíru - Spojenou federací planet a nedávno ustanoveným Typhonským paktem. Veneťanská vláda hledá v novém uspořádání ochranu u jednoho z členů Paktu, Tzenkethské koalice, a přitom souhlasila s poskytnutím tří zásobovacích základen k dispozici Tzenkethům. Ovšem tyto základny by v případě vyzbrojení byly nepřijatelně blízko k hranicím federačního prostoru. Zatímco kapitánka Ezri Dax míří s U.S.S. Aventine k jedné z těchto základen zjistit, co přesně se na ní odehrává, kapitán Jean-Luc Picard se musí s U.S.S. Enterprise zhostit diplomatické mise na domovský svět Konventu Venette s rozkazem dosáhnout oboustranně spokojeného mírového rozuzlení. Cardassijští vyslanci se však zjevně nehodlají chovat dvakrát diplomaticky... Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

A deluxe collectors’ edition featuring short stories starring your favorite Star Trek crews as they encounter adversaries including Q and the Borg. This fully illustrated collection features stories by Star Trek’s finest writers including acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager writer Lisa Klink along with best-selling prose authors James Swallow, Una McCormack, Chris Cooper, and Greg Cox.

Kathryn Janeway enthüllt ihre Karriere in der Sternenflotte, von ihrem ersten Kommando bis zu ihrer epischen Reise durch den Delta-Quadranten, die zu ihrem Aufstieg zum Vice Admiral im Sternenflottenkommando führte. Entdecken Sie die Geschichte der Frau, die weiter gereist ist als je ein Mensch zuvor, Jahrzehnte von zu Hause entfernt gestrandet war und neue Welten und Zivilisationen kennengelernt hat. Erfahren Sie, wie sie die Sternenflotte und den Maquis zu einer Mannschaft zusammenbrachte, neue Allianzen mit Spezies in der ganzen Galaxis schmiedete und eine der größten Bedrohungen der Sternenflotte – die Borg – in ihrem eigenen Territorium besiegte. Außerdem erhalten Sie Einblicke in Janeways Beziehungen zu den wichtigsten Figuren wie Seven of Nine, ihrem Freund Tuvok, Neuankömmlingen wie Neelix und ihrem Stellvertreter Chakotay.

The iconic Star Trek characters'' lifestories told for the first time in their own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Trek: Strange New Words. James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain''s life (2233-2293), in his own words. From his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, and his illustrious career at the helm of the Enterprise, this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen. Jean-Luc Picard tells the story of one of the most celebrated names in Starfleet history. His extraordinary life and career makes for dramatic reading: court martials, unrequited love, his capture and torture at the hand of the Cardassians, his assimilation with the Borg and countless other encounters as captain of the celebrated starship Enterprise. Kathryn Janeway reveals her career in Starfleet, from her first command to her epic journey through the Delta Quadrant leading to her rise to the top as vice-admiral in Starfleet Command. The woman who travelled further than any human ever had before, stranded decades from home, encountering new worlds and species and overcoming one of Starfleet''s greatest threats - the Borg - on their own remote and hostile territory.

The thrilling adventure based on the acclaimed TV series Star Trek: Picard! Following the explosive events seen in season one of Star Trek: Picard, Raffi Musiker finds herself torn between returning to her old life as a Starfleet Intelligence officer or something a little more tame—teaching at the Academy, perhaps. The decision is made for her though when a message from an old contact—a Romulan spy—is received, asking for immediate aid. With the help of Elnor and assistance from Jean-Luc Picard, Raffi decides to take on this critical mission—and quickly learns that past sins never stay buried. Finding the truth will be complicated, and deadly… ™, ®, & © 2023 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in a captivating original Firefly tie-in novel from the award-winning series by Titan Books. City of sin Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It’s the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent revelry, and Serenity arrives to take a security job, guarding a costly shipment. An unattainable ransom Tragedy strikes: the shipment is stolen, and the wealthy owner kidnaps Zoë and Book, holding them to ransom for the lost shipment’s value. If Mal can’t find the enormous sum of five hundred platinum by the next evening, both of them will be killed. A race against time As the carnival begins the crew must attempt the impossible, calling on contacts, calling in favours, and revealing hidden talents to save their crewmates’ lives. Meanwhile, the hostages have their own plans…

The iconic Star Trek character’s lifestory appears for the first time in his own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Trek: Strange New Words. One of Starfleet’s finest officers and the Federation’s most celebrated citizens reveals his life story. Mr Spock explores his difficult childhood on Vulcan with Michael Burnham, his controversial enrolment at Starfleet Academy, his time on the Enterprise with both Kirk and Pike, and his moves to his diplomatic and ambassadorial roles, including his clandestine mission to Romulus. Brand-new details of his life on Vulcan and the Enterprise are revealed, along with never-before-seen insights into Spock’s relationships with the most important figures in his life, including Sarek, Michael Burnham, Christopher Pike, Kirk, McCoy and more, all told in his own distinctive voice.

An all-new novel based upon the explosive Star Trek TV series! In a desperate attempt to prevent the artificial intelligence known as Control from seizing crucial information that could destroy all sentient life, Commander Michael Burnham donned the “Red Angel” time-travel suit and guided the USS Discovery into the future and out of harm’s way. But something has gone terribly wrong, and Burnham has somehow arrived in a place far different from anything she could have imagined—more than nine hundred years out of her time, with Discovery nowhere to be found, and where the mysterious and cataclysmic event known as “the Burn” has utterly decimated Starfleet and, with it, the United Federation of Planets. How then can she possibly exist day-to-day in this strange place? What worlds are out there waiting to be discovered? Do any remnants of Starfleet and the Federation possibly endure? With more questions than answers, Burnham must nevertheless forge new friendships and new alliances if she hopes to survive this future long enough for the Discovery crew to find her.... ™, ®, & © 2021 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Even a Time Lord can’t change the past. A wasteland. A dead world... No, there is a biodome, rising from the ash. Here, life teems and flourishes, with strange and lush plants, and many-winged insects with bright carapaces – and one solitary sentient creature, who spends its days watering the plants, talking to the insects, and tending this lonely garden. This is Inyit, the Last of the Kotturuh. In All Flesh is Grass we are transported back to The Dark Times. The Tenth Doctor has sworn to stop the Kotturuh, ending Death and bringing Life to the universe. But his plan is unravelling – instead of bringing Life, nothing has changed and all around him people are dying. Death is everywhere. Now he must confront his former selves – one in league with their greatest nemesis and the other manning a ship of the undead...

The captain who went further than any had before tells her lifestory for the first time in her own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Trek: Prodigy Kathryn Janeway reveals her career in Starfleet, from her first command to her epic journey through the Delta Quadrant leading to her rise to the top as vice-admiral in Starfleet Command. Discover the story of the woman who travelled further than any human ever had before, stranded decades from home, encountering new worlds and species. Explore how she brought together Starfleet and the Maquis as part of her crew, forged new alliances with species across the galaxy and overcame one of Starfleet’s greatest threats – the Borg – on their own remote and hostile territory. Get Janeway’s personal take on key characters such as Seven of Nine, her trusted friend Tuvok, new arrivals like Neelix and her second-in-command, Chakotay.

"Vor 15 Jahren . . . haben Sie uns aus der Dunkelheit geführt. Sie kommandierten die größte Rettungsarmada aller Zeiten. Dann . . . das Unvorstellbare. Was hat Sie dies gekostet? Ihren Glauben. Ihren Glauben an uns. Ihren Glauben an sich selbst. Erzählen Sie uns, warum Sie die Sternenflotte verlassen haben, Admiral?" Jedes Ende hat einen Anfang . . . und dieser fesselnde Roman beschreibt detailiert, welche Ereignisse zu dem führten, was in der neuen Star-Trek-TV-Serie erzählt wird und er stellt neue Personen im Leben von Jean-Luc Picard vor – einem der populärsten und einzigartigsten Charaktere der gesamten Science-Fiction.

The USA TODAY bestseller—based on the new Star Trek TV series! “Fifteen years ago…you led us out of the darkness. You commanded the greatest rescue armada in history. Then...the unimaginable. What did that cost you? Your faith. Your faith in us. Your faith in yourself. Tell us, why did you leave Starfleet, Admiral?” Every end has a beginning…and this electrifying novel details the events leading into the new Star Trek TV series, introducing you to brand-new characters featured in the life of Jean-Luc Picard—widely considered to be one of the most popular and recognizable characters in all of science fiction.

Kapitán Picard se vzdává svého místa na Enterprise, aby vedl humanitární akci, která nemá v historii Spojené federace planet obdoby. Na tento příběh navazuje zápletka seriálu Star Trek: Picard. Romulanské slunce se má během několika let změnit v novu. Tato přírodní katastrofa ohrožuje mnoho planet a stovky milionů životů. Jean Luc Picard opouští Enterprise, přijímá povýšení na admirála, obklopí se týmem schopných lidí a pouští se do evakuace, která potrvá roky a vyžádá si od Hvězdné flotily plné nasazení. Průzkum dalekých světů je pozastaven, výzkumné projekty opuštěny ve prospěch urychlené výroby co nejvyššího počtu přepravních lodí, kariéry celé generace vědců a důstojníků flotily stagnují. A to vše kvůli Romulanům, kteří nabízenou pomoc přijímají s nedůvěrou nebo ji dokonce hrdě odmítají. Mezitím si mnozí ve Federaci začínají klást otázku, zda cena lidskosti není příliš vysoká.

We’re all stories in the end... In this exciting collection you’ll find all-new stories spinning off from some of your favourite Doctor Who moments across the history of the series. Learn what happened next, what went on before, and what occurred off-screen in an inventive selection of sequels, side-trips, foreshadowings and first-hand accounts – and look forward too, with a brand new adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor. Each story expands in thrilling ways upon aspects of Doctor Who’s enduring legend. With contributions from show luminaries past and present – including Colin Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, Vinay Patel, Joy Wilkinson and Terrance Dicks – The Target Storybook is a once-in-a-lifetime tour around the wonders of the Whoniverse.

Una McCormack''s The Undefeated is a thrilling space opera adventure featuring a no holds barred heroine on the front lines of an intergalactic war... She was a warrior of words. As a journalist she exposed corruption across the Interstellar Commonwealth, shifting public opinion and destroying careers in the process. Long-since retired, she travels back to the planet of her childhood, partly through a sense of nostalgia, partly to avoid running from humanity’s newest—and self-created—enemy, the jenjer. Because the enemy is coming, and nothing can stand in its way. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

An original novel based on the explosive TV series Star Trek: Discovery! Despite being an inexperienced Starfleet cadet, Sylvia Tilly became essential to the USS Discovery finding its way back home from the Mirror Universe. But how did she find that courage? From where did she get that steel? Who nurtured that spark of brilliance? The Way to the Stars recounts for fans everywhere the untold story of Tilly’s past. It’s not easy being sixteen, especially when everyone expects great things from Tilly. It’s even harder when her mother and father are Federation luminaries, not to mention pressing her to attend one of the best schools that the Federation has to offer. Tilly wants to achieve great things—even though she hasn’t quite worked out how to do that or what it is she wants to do. But this year, everything will change for Tilly, as she about to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime—an adventure that will take her ever closer to the stars…