Star Trek: Thin Air (New Earth, Book 5)
Embark on an interstellar adventure with this collectible Star Trek paperback from the exciting New Earth series. Each volume in our collection has been carefully preserved to provide you with an authentic piece of Trek literary history.
- Title: Thin Air (New Earth, Book 5)
- Number: 93 in the Star Trek series
- Authors: Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith
- Year Published: 2000
- ISBN: 0-671-78577-X
- Pages: 283
- Condition: Very Good
- Notes: Features the classic New Earth series cover design
Please note that while our product images accurately represent the condition, edition, and cover art of the books in our inventory, the exact copy shipped may vary slightly. All books are guaranteed to be in the condition described.
Story Synopsis
Far from Federation space, the Starship Enterprise stands as the lone guardian of Belle Terre, an alien world whose valuable natural resources could shift the balance of power throughout the galaxy. Captain Kirk and his crew face a critical mission: maintain Federation presence on the planet, defend its newly established colony of settlers, and prevent hostile forces from seizing the world's extraordinary riches.
Despite the Enterprise crew's valiant efforts to protect the struggling Federation colony, their success may be short-lived. In a devastating final attempt to drive the human settlers from their new home, the alien Kauld have released a destructive biochemical agent into Belle Terre's atmosphere. This insidious contaminant will soon make the entire planet uninhabitable for human life, giving the colonists mere weeks before they must abandon everything they've built.
As the clock ticks down, Spock races against time to develop a scientific solution to this existential threat, while Kirk takes the fight directly to their enemies. Determined and unyielding, Kirk seeks to extract the secret to Belle Terre's salvation from the very forces bent on destroying this new Earth and all who call it home. The future of the colony—and potentially the Federation itself—hangs in the balance.
Collector's Q&A
Q: How does "Thin Air" fit into the overall Star Trek timeline?
A: "Thin Air" is set during the original five-year mission of the USS Enterprise under Captain Kirk's command. The New Earth series takes place after the events of the original series but before the first Star Trek motion picture. This places it in a fascinating period of Trek lore that wasn't extensively explored in the television series.
Q: Is this book co-authored? What does that mean for the writing style?
A: Yes, "Thin Air" is co-authored by renowned science fiction writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith, who were frequent contributors to the Star Trek literary universe. Their collaboration brings a unique dynamic to the storytelling, combining Rusch's character development and emotional depth with Smith's action-oriented pacing and scientific curiosity. The result is a well-rounded adventure that balances the technical and human elements that Star Trek is known for.
Q: Does GoFigment offer combined shipping?
A: Yes! If you're building your Star Trek book collection, we're happy to offer combined shipping on multiple items. This is particularly beneficial if you're collecting the entire New Earth series. Simply add all desired books to your cart, and the shipping cost will be automatically calculated based on the total order weight. This allows you to expand your Trek library while saving on shipping costs.
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Star Trek: Thin Air (New Earth, Book 5)
Embark on an interstellar adventure with this collectible Star Trek paperback from the exciting New Earth series. Each volume in our collection has been carefully preserved to provide you with an authentic piece of Trek literary history.
- Title: Thin Air (New Earth, Book 5)
- Number: 93 in the Star Trek series
- Authors: Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith
- Year Published: 2000
- ISBN: 0-671-78577-X
- Pages: 283
- Condition: Very Good
- Notes: Features the classic New Earth series cover design
Please note that while our product images accurately represent the condition, edition, and cover art of the books in our inventory, the exact copy shipped may vary slightly. All books are guaranteed to be in the condition described.
Story Synopsis
Far from Federation space, the Starship Enterprise stands as the lone guardian of Belle Terre, an alien world whose valuable natural resources could shift the balance of power throughout the galaxy. Captain Kirk and his crew face a critical mission: maintain Federation presence on the planet, defend its newly established colony of settlers, and prevent hostile forces from seizing the world's extraordinary riches.
Despite the Enterprise crew's valiant efforts to protect the struggling Federation colony, their success may be short-lived. In a devastating final attempt to drive the human settlers from their new home, the alien Kauld have released a destructive biochemical agent into Belle Terre's atmosphere. This insidious contaminant will soon make the entire planet uninhabitable for human life, giving the colonists mere weeks before they must abandon everything they've built.
As the clock ticks down, Spock races against time to develop a scientific solution to this existential threat, while Kirk takes the fight directly to their enemies. Determined and unyielding, Kirk seeks to extract the secret to Belle Terre's salvation from the very forces bent on destroying this new Earth and all who call it home. The future of the colony—and potentially the Federation itself—hangs in the balance.
Collector's Q&A
Q: How does "Thin Air" fit into the overall Star Trek timeline?
A: "Thin Air" is set during the original five-year mission of the USS Enterprise under Captain Kirk's command. The New Earth series takes place after the events of the original series but before the first Star Trek motion picture. This places it in a fascinating period of Trek lore that wasn't extensively explored in the television series.
Q: Is this book co-authored? What does that mean for the writing style?
A: Yes, "Thin Air" is co-authored by renowned science fiction writers Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith, who were frequent contributors to the Star Trek literary universe. Their collaboration brings a unique dynamic to the storytelling, combining Rusch's character development and emotional depth with Smith's action-oriented pacing and scientific curiosity. The result is a well-rounded adventure that balances the technical and human elements that Star Trek is known for.
Q: Does GoFigment offer combined shipping?
A: Yes! If you're building your Star Trek book collection, we're happy to offer combined shipping on multiple items. This is particularly beneficial if you're collecting the entire New Earth series. Simply add all desired books to your cart, and the shipping cost will be automatically calculated based on the total order weight. This allows you to expand your Trek library while saving on shipping costs.