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The Dominion War is over...or is it? Three months after the Allied victory against the invaders from the Gamma Quadrant, a surprise attack awakens the fear of renewed hostilities. At the same time, a senseless murder sets a space station commander on a path that will test the limits of her faith...while a strange discovery within the plasma storms of the Badlands propels an old soldier toward a rendezvous with destiny. Elsewhere, amidst the ruins of an ancient civilization, a young man is about to embark on a dangerous quest to fill the hole in his life -- one left by the loss of his father.
So begins the unprecedented, authorized continuation of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , springing from the seven-year television odyssey of Captain Benjamin Sisko and his crew aboard a Federation starbase at the edge of the final frontier. Following the serial format and evolving character arcs that were the hallmarks of the TV series, the new Deep Space Nine novels pick up where the show left off, daring to imagine what happened after the final episode.
Now the first five tales of that critically acclaimed storyline are collected in one massive volume. Originally published as the two-part Avatar, Abyss, Demons of Air and Darkness, and the novella "Horn and Ivory," Twist of Faith revisits the aftermath of the Dominion War, the pivotal planet Bajor, its mysterious connection to the timeless Prophets of the wormhole, as well as the familiar faces, new friends, and uncertain allies whose fates intertwine at the crossroads of the galaxy. With an introduction by New York Times bestselling author David R. George III (Mission: Gamma -- Twilight; The Lost Era: Serpents Among the Ruins; the Crucible trilogy), Twist of Faith takes the Deep Space Nine saga to a new level...exploring what was left behind, and what awaits beyond.
Great book, great priceDecember 4, 2008 W. Mason This is an excellent, engaging read if you are a Deep Space Nine fan. I read this soon after watching all of the DS9 seasons on DVD, and found it a seamless transition to written fiction for someone who wanted more. All the familiar faces are there, and if you've watches ST: The Next Generation, you'll appreciate the crossover addition of an old character from that series as well.
The only negative I can think of is that the continuation of the story arc regarding Jake is difficult to find printed new. I hope that there will be a re-release of the stories and books that followed in a similar compilation format.
DS9 ContinuesAugust 2, 2008 Brandon J. Smith 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In the years following the finale of Deep Space Nine, I have often lamented the fact that Star Trek did not continue the series via feature films. DS9 was easily my favorite Trek series, and the finale, while it wrapped up everything quite well, clearly left open the possibility of further stories.
It is with great admiration for the authors of these "post-finale," aka "relaunch" novels, that I say these books have relieved me of my post-finale sadness. The authors of these stories clearly know the characters in and out, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the events that took place in the series. The characters speak and act consistently with what we saw on television.
I was skeptical about how good Star Trek novels could really be, and let's be clear: this isn't Dune or Stranger in a Strange Land. The books collected here are Star Trek adventures that fit seamlessly with the series. The prose is clear and direct, and the stories have the same kind of short-chapter rhythm that would work well on-screen (though the novels do have the advantage of giving us a direct look into the characters' thoughts without having to use "captain's log" voice-overs).
Again, I really didn't think that Star Trek novels could be this good. But the authors here approach everything from the right perspective, respectful of the series and of its fans. Deep Space Nine deserves no less. I couldn't be happier that I gave this collection a chance.
A must have for any DS9 fan!June 23, 2008 G. Nolf(Las Vegas, NV USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This collection of stories is the direct continuation of the storyline of the series. Starting 3 months after the events of the show, these stories don't miss a beat.
My favorite thing about these books, is how well they capture the characters. The perspective of the stories is ever-shifting, jumping from character to character. Many of these characters are well established from the Star Trek televion shows. They are very well represented, and very true to what you know about each of them. The new characters that get introduced are just as real and alive as the ones you know and love.
The stories are compelling, especially for those who always wondered what the heck happened after Captain Sisko disappeared to join the Prophets. I would recommend this to any sci-fi fan, but with so much history on the station and with the characters, these stories are truly for the Star Trek fans.
This collection of books lives up to the Star Trek name, and the DS9 brand as well, with darker and deeper ideals being explored.
Twist of Faith (Star Trek Deep Space Nine)March 27, 2008 George W. Bragga 0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm sure the book is good because I bought it thinking it was a new novel. But, it's a compilation of three or four previously published paperbacks which I already own and have read, so I spent my money for nothing....the stories are well written and are Star Trek...except there is no explanation that it's previously published novels all rolled up into one..
Run, don't walk, to buy this bookDecember 29, 2007 P. Taylor(world) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Twist of Faith offers everything:
*what a bargain! 660 pages of truly wonderful story-telling with enough action, variety, mysteries, and fun to give you hours of reading pleasure
*a truly beautiful cover and binding. Not something I usually care about but the artwork on Twist of Faith is just fantastic.
*Avatar, by S. D. Perry, is as rich and detailed a story as you will find in the Star Trek universe. Mind you, this is NOT an easy read - the book is painstaking in its detail, carefully building up characters and story until the book positively takes a life of its own (literally!). Most amazing of all, it brings utterly brand new characters completely alive, from an "old hand" Star Fleet officer to a young Andorian to a brand new take on the Jem'Hidar. And if that weren't enough, it takes backstory from the series to a remarkably vivid and logical extension, with the book filled with both heart-wrenching tragedy and great triumphs.
*an action packed middle book (Abyss) which, while it can't keep up quite the momentum found in the first book, serves as effective action piece for our good Doctor.
*a very well written 3rd and final book (Demons of Air and Darkness) which shows that a very simple and somewhat monotonous premise - catastrophe and rescue - can be greatly enhanced by skillful, amusing, and action-packed writing ability that neatly fuses races from not only Deep Space 9 but also Voyager in a way that makes sense and provides edge of your seat excitement.
*and if that weren't enough, there's a special treat in the Horn and Ivory novella which is a different sort of story (more would spoil the fun) that is immensely enjoyable and remarkably entertaining, especially since it involves a series of characters and events which don't go beyond this single story.
In short, this is a fantastic volume, attractively to view, wonderfully priced, and an absolutely stellar set of stories. They outdid themselves with this one!
