By: Madison
One of the most hilarious Star Trek books I have ever read is Doctor's Orders by Diane Duane, set in the time frame of the original series.Here's the rundown of the book. The Enterprise is sent to a planet nicknamed "Flyspeck" to negotiate its admission into the Federation. While there, Dr. McCoy grumbles one too many times about how the Enterprise should be run and Captain Kirk, frustrated with being cooped up in the ship, puts the doctor in command while he oversees the mission planetside. .
In command of the finest ship in the fleet as it orbits around the planet is beyond boring for McCoy, who is forbidden by the captain to go to sickbay—unless there is a medical emergency. But boredom suddenly turns to fear when Captain Kirk can no longer be located on the planet surface. Quickly, McCoy tries to turn command over to Spock, but the Vulcan reminds him that under Starfleet regulations only the Captain can relieve him. McCoy is stuck being in charge during a bona fide emergency that turns worse when a Klingon battle cruiser shows up and they stake their own claim on Flyspeck. Then a more deadly alien power threatens them all and the Enterprise crew, without their true captain, finds themselves in a battle that they have no hope of winning.
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This book is one of my favorites. In my opinion, the best chapter is number five where McCoy back talks the Klingon commander. It will make you LOL!
This book is one of my favorites. In my opinion, the best chapter is number five where McCoy back talks the Klingon commander. It will make you LOL!
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Doctor's Orders is an older book, published in 1990, however you can find plenty new and used at Amazon.com. Don't dis it just 'cause it's old. . .good writing never ages. Other original series Star Trek books by Ms. Duane include the New York Times Bestseller Spock's World, The Wounded Sky, My Enemy, My Ally, and Rihannsu.
That's it! Hope it's fine.
Madison
Doctor's Orders is an older book, published in 1990, however you can find plenty new and used at Amazon.com. Don't dis it just 'cause it's old. . .good writing never ages. Other original series Star Trek books by Ms. Duane include the New York Times Bestseller Spock's World, The Wounded Sky, My Enemy, My Ally, and Rihannsu.
That's it! Hope it's fine.
Madison
3 comments:
Awesome job, Madison! Beloved characters and their adventures never go out of style.
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Sounds like this is just what the doctor ordered!
Great review!
Great review! I love Classic Trek, and McCoy is my favorite character.
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