PLOT OR PREMISE

This is the second of six books dealing with biological terrorism by an unknown foe. This installment takes place at the end of Kate Pulaski’s tenure on the Enterprise and before DS9 begins, and Pulaski goes to Bajor to help her ex-husband solve a plague that is infecting the Bajorans and the Cardassians during the occupation. The Cardassians believe it is the Bajorans; the Bajorans think it is the Cardassians. Again, however, the plague has an 100% fatality rate.

WHAT I LIKED

I am not a hard core sci-fi reader, but I do like Star Wars and Star Trek. Pulaski’s character is fine, as are the “new” characters that are introduced.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE

Gul Dukat is far too mature and Kira Nerys is far too trusting of the Federation. In fact, her involvement makes almost no sense considering her character at the start of the DS9 episodes. The story doesn’t have the same solid medical workup as the first one in the series, and while the characterization isn’t quite as good, it is also not as jarring.

THE BOTTOM LINE / TWEET

A fast-paced storyline but without much depth.

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MY RATING

Original: January 20, 2001

Legend: 1/5 Finished  2/5 Not bad  3/5 Good  4/5 Enjoyable  5/5 Excellent

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DISCLOSURE

I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, but I do follow them on social media.

PUBLICATION

• Year of Release: 1999
• Publisher: Star Trek
• ISBN/ASIN: 978-0671032562
• Series: ST:TNG (#52), Helix (#2)

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