Star Trek: Seekers: Point of Divergence by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Synopsis:
The Taurus Reach. Once the conquered realm of a powerful alien species, this region remains largely shrouded in mystery even as it brims with potential for exploration and colonization. The Federation has sent in two of its finest starships on a quest to uncover the secrets it may yet hold…
The Tomol are a primitive civilization occupying a lone island on a remote world. Their culture is an enigma, centered on every member’s commitment to a painful, fiery self-sacrifice upon reaching maturity. But one of their clan has shunned this obligation, triggering a transformation into a new, powerful life form. Answering the distress call of the U.S.S. Sagittarius—which has crashed on the planet following a fierce battle with the Klingons—Captain Atish Khatami and the crew of the Starship Endeavour must now attempt a rescue mission…even as they are locked in battle with the evolving, increasingly malevolent Tomol who, if allowed to escape their home world, pose an imminent threat to the entire galaxy!
Review:
The Sagittarius and Endeavour are in the midst of a conflict with a mysterious alien culture. As the Tomol continue to “evolve” into incredibly powerful beings without a moral compass, the crews rush to find answers.
Point of Divergence wraps up a two-part storyline (and a thrilling cliffhanger) started by David Mack. This exciting installment is action-packed, fast-paced and hard to put down. I especially enjoyed Kang’s scenes in this novel, another look at a familiar character that Trek fans will appreciate.
The series has a decidedly retro feel that fits the new cover look. Fans of the Original series will enjoy these. And while Seekers is an off-shoot of the Vanguard series, it’s not necessary to have read them first. With new and interesting characters and talented authors at the helm, I genuinely look forward to the future of this new series.