Author: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Pages: 79
Format: eBook
Published: September 2000
Publisher: Pocket Books
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Date Completed: July 29, 2025
My rating: 
Thoughts
This book continues to develop the da Vinci crew as the series finds its footing. Like a traditional Trek episode, we start to see certain characters steep into the spotlight, though at times it feels like too many are vying for attention. The story is classic Star Trek, full of problem-solving and moral dilemmas, but I found myself not especially invested in the planet’s inhabitants.
I did appreciate the twist on the “godlike computer” trope – it was refreshing that the machine wasn’t the true villain, as is often the case in episodic Trek. While this novella moved a little slower than the first, it still had moments of suspense and strong character development, particularly with 110. His grief and growth after the loss in the first book have been handled thoughtfully, and he truly shines here, though he’s clearly still in the middle of his journey. A solid 4-star entry in the series.
