Author: Christie Golden
Pages: 89
Format: eBook
Published: October 2000
Publisher: Pocket Books
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Date Completed: July 30, 2025
My rating: 
Thoughts
This book is a fine entry in the series, but unfortunately, it suffers from placement more than content. Coming immediately after Fatal Error, the story feels a bit too familiar — another planetary emergency involving malfunctioning technology and a race against time to save the day. While that’s classic Star Trek, the similarity in structure and stakes made this novella feel repetitive rather than fresh.
It’s not a bad story by any means, and there are some solid moments that highlight the da Vinci crew’s skills and camaraderie. But compared to the two prior entries—especially with the emotional weight of 110’s arc still fresh — it doesn’t quite hit the same mark. This came at 3 out of 5 stars for me.
