The Last Roundup

by Christie Golden

Book Overview

Reaching the end of his Starfleet career, Captain Kirk prepares to retire, only to find that his status as a galactic hero will follow him. As he, Scotty and Chekhov join the development of a new... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074344910X
• ISBN13: 9780743449106
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Star Trek
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Good considering the recent Star Trek books

Bored with his new life of teaching classes at Starfleet James Kirk signs on with his brothers children to start a new life on a colony world. Strange i've been following Trek books for some time and this is the first mention I have heard of these guys Julius and Alexander. I hope it is not the last they should prove worthy additions t the universe. The plot is preety standard they get to planet and find out that things are not all as they seem. Which is just as well because if they got to the place and nothing happened it would make for a very dull Star Trek book. The only thing that hurts the book is that the main conflict is wrapped up so easily. Overall-My small critisms do not mean that the book is not fun to read I polished it off in an afternoon it was also nice to see the Orion Syndcate they are probably my most favorite component of life in the Star Trek universe proves that there are still people in space that don't buy the federations high minded ideals.

Good Final Bridge to Generations

I own this book. It was good but the trio of Spock, McCoy, and Kirk doing their things together as only they can do is lacking, and thats a bummer. The idea of the book was good though I think that the ending was somewhat of a let down. It was a little too easy to stop the destruction of warp drive engines. All in all it was enjoyable read, and if you're interested in Star Trek novels of the orignal series, this is a very good one to get the closure from the series that started it all.

"Last Roundup" Delivers

This is the best of the post "Star Trek VI" books and promises one last great adventure for Captain Kirk and his crew. This book delivers and we find Kirk, Checkov and Scotty as the main characters in a story involving Kirk's nephews and a far flung world they wish to colonise. We see the early efforts that would lead to the Federation/Klingon alliance. Even Captain Sulu and the Excelsior make an appearance in time for a confrontation that reveals betrayal and old enemies alike. Without giving too much away this novel is truly a worthy epilogue to the classic era of films. And it is with great pride that I recommend it to you all.

A bored Kirk finds action even when he is not looking for it

This episode involves the crew of the original series, and occurs after the events of "The Undiscovered Country." The crew members have scattered to various tasks, some to command and others to do their part to cement the peace between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. Admiral Kirk is back teaching at the Star Fleet Academy and there is of course not enough action to satisfy his ravenous appetite for adventure. Therefore, when his nephews ask him to accompany them in an attempt to colonize a planet, he eventually accepts. At first, Kirk is very out of place among the scientists and engineers who are trying to conduct scientific and technical research. Of course, things are not as they seem and Kirk, Scotty and Chekov are soon in the middle of a crisis that could damage or destroy the Federation. In this case, the primary enemy is the Orion syndicate, a rapacious pirate organization, whose sole motive is to profit at the expense of others. While the Orions were introduced in the original series, we know little about them, and do not learn much more in this story. Nevertheless, we do learn about a new species that apparently wants to join the Federation, but is in fact seeking to undermine it. The action moves along very well and we also get to follow the exploits of Sulu, as his ship is terribly outgunned when it intervenes in a major interstellar war. His solution to the problem is one that reveals that he too has a bit of the pirate in him. Spock and Uhuru also come to the rescue in a Klingon ship, dispatched by Klingon Chancellor Azebur in repayment of a blood debt. After a battle that is waged more with wits than with phasers and photon torpedoes, Kirk and his group emerge victorious, and the Federation gains two new valuable members. Well written and involving many different characters, this is one of the better Star Trek novels, and would have made a very good movie.

The Original Enterprise Crew Back Together Again

STAR TREKThe Last RoundupAUTHOR: Christie GoldenPUBLISHER: Simon & SchusterREVIEWED BY: Barbara RhoadesBOOK REVIEW: The crew of the Star Ship Enterprise has moved on with their lives. Their days with the Enterprise are over and Jim Kirk is teaching at the Academy and the others are pursuing various different things.Late one evening during a semester break, Jim's door chimes and his two nephews have come to see him. They ask him to go with them to a new planet where they will begin a colony that pursues peace. They share the planet, called Sanctuary, with a race that is little known to the rest of the galaxy. At first Jim refuses, but the next day brings an unexpected breakfast guest. This incident makes Jim change his mind and go with his nephews. He even talks Scotty and Chekov into going with him.After arriving, their main transport is destroyed. This makes Jim wonder just how friendly this little known race is. He begins to investigate just what this race wants of the new colonists and at what cost to the rest of the galaxy.Believing he faces the danger with only Scotty and Chekov to help him, the three former Enterprise officers form a plan. Help comes from the rest of the original Enterprise crew and from a Klingon who has sworn a "dis-jar-shay".Once again, the original Star Trek crew holds the attention of any loyal "Trekkie". Be sure to get a copy to add to your library.