Buried Age (Star Trek

The Next Generation S.)

By Christopher L. Bennett

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 448 pages Published In: United States, 06 August 2007 Other Editions: Paperback, USA $16.99 $14.44 View Quantity Available: 12 Ships within 3-6 days THE BURIED AGE unlocks the mysteries of the untold missing years in Captain Jean-Luc Picard's life between the loss of his first command, the USS Stargazer, and the launch of his career as captain of the Enterprise. The book follows his loss of faith and his attempts to find a new direction in life, leading him on a journey that shapes him into the man readers and viewers know him as in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. At the same time, through Picard's archaeological pursuits, a "buried age" of the Trek universe is unearthed to reveal the prehistory of the galaxy stretching back hundreds of millions of years and an ancient cataclysm that shaped the galaxy as it stands today. About the Author Christopher L. Bennett lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended University for a B.S. in Physics and a B.A. with high honours in History. Prior to his X-Men endeavours, Bennett focused his love for science fiction into Star Trek novelizations for Simon & Schuster, including Star Trek: Ex Machina and Star Trek S.C.E Aftermath. Publisher: Pocket Books ISBN: 1416537392 EAN: 9781416537397 Dimensions: 17.0 x 111.0 x 2.0 centimeters

This is a interesting and highly intelligent story about the time in Picard's life between losing the Stargazer and commanding the Enterprise. During this time, he stands trial and faces possible court martial for the loss of the Stargazer and faces the ultimate betrayal from a lover during the proceedings. Seeking solace away from Starfleet, Picard pursues his passion for archaeology but inadvertently goes on a mission that uncovers the answers to one of the greatest mysteries in the galaxy but also risks exposing it to a very ancient danger.

The Buried Age is highly complex in scientific and historical language so be prepared to assimilate some cutting edge terminology from both disciplines. The drama surrounding Picard is succinct and insightful but not truly compelling. You can see what shapes the aloof, distinguished scholar and disciplinarian commander but it was hard to sympathize with these things. The plot was just astounding and the story solid. The number of cameos is an instant fan like too. Scintillating and engaging, I found it thoroughly enjoyable.