Title: Star Trek Academy: Collision Course by William Shatner
Genre: Sci Fi
Rating: 4/5
Years before the events of Star Trek: The Original Jim Kirk and Spock were just two conflicted teens living in San Fransisco. Kirk is headstrong and wants nothing to do with Starfleet, while Spock is determined to prove that he is Vulcan through and through. Then one night the two meet and become involved in a mystery that challenges the Federation's belief that war is a thing of the past.
I picked up Star Trek Academy: Collision Course shortly after watching the new Stark Trek movie. Who could resist reading William Shatner's take on how Kirk and Spock meet after all the media coverage about his reaction to the new movie? And I've got to admit, I really rather enjoyed it. It's very interesting to see how Shatner imagines young Kirk and Spock would handle various circumstances and what kind of relationships they would have with their families. There is a lovely scene earlier on between Lady Amanda and Sarek as they discuss how they can best help Spock. Also, I thought it had a good plot, I could barely put it down. There is mention of a sequel at the end of the novel and I'd definitely like to read it but so far it hasn't been published. Collision Course is a book that I would suggest others try, at least those who enjoy Star Trek.
