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Product Description To protect the cargo ships essential to the continuing existence of the fledgling Coalition of Planets, the captains of the United Earth's Starfleet are ordered to interstellar picket duty, with little more to do than ask "Who goes there?" into the darkness of space.
Captain Jonathan Archer of the Enterprise™ seethes with frustration, wondering if anyone else can see what he sees. A secret, closed, militaristic society, convinced that their survival hangs by a thread, who view their neighbors as a threat to their very existence -- the Spartans of ancient Greece, the Russians of the old Soviet Union, the Koreans under Kim Il-sung -- with only one goal: attain ultimate power, no matter the cost. The little-known, never-seen Romulans seem to live by these same principles.
The captain realizes that the bond between the signers of the Coalition charter is fragile and likely to snap if pushed. But he knows that the Romulans are hostile, and he believes they are the force behind the cargo ship attacks. If asked, Archer can offer no proof without endangering his friend's life.
To whom does he owe his loyalty: his friend, his world, the Coalition? And by choosing one, does he not risk losing all of them? What is the solution to a no-win scenario?
Great story, missing pagesAugust 31, 2008 Tareya I loved this book!! It was a great alternative to how the series ended! It was true to the characters. The problem is the copy of the book I received had about about 15 completely blank pages in the middle of the story. It was a huge disappointment. I can't believe Amazon would ship a book that was so poorly printed.
This Book Was Terrible For Many ReasonsAugust 7, 2008 jetnova16 1 out of 14 found this review helpful
First the relationship in the series should have been between Captain Archer and T'Pol since the first two seasons showed them getting closer. Trip and T'Pol never made a great couple. Second,when it comes to this book,you should just read the Historian's note section and the years during the chapters, for it totally doesn't follow canon and is WAY WRONG Commander Charles "Trip" Tucker III died in 2161 and thsi book happens right after the episode "Terra Prime" in 2155. The Enterprise series final "These Are The Voyages" was set 6 years later in the year 2161 during the founding of the United Federation of Planets. Therefore Trip was never dead when this book started and dies 6 years later in 2161. This book is the hoax, TRIP REALLY DID DIE and no book can change that since thsi book's plot takes place in 2155, its a hoax since Trip died in 2161. If you don't believe me, check startrek.com and the description for the last episode, "It says six years into the future...". This book therefore is the worst Star Trek Enterprise book ever along with the epilogue to teh novel "Last Full Measure". Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin are the worst Star Trek Enterprise authors ever and they shouldn't even be writing books none less getting them published since they totally fall out of canon set by the series and don't even follow the right timeline when it comes t oTrip's life, he never died in 2155 but died protecting Captain Archer in 2161.
Exciting Prequel to the Earth-Romulan ConflictApril 12, 2008 John Kwok(New York, NY USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Star Trek Enterprise: The Good That Men Do" is the untold story of Starfleet engineer Charles "Trip" Tucker's first secret mission for Section 31, deep behind enemy lines, in the relatively unknown realm that is the Romulan Star Empire. This may be the first "Star Trek" novel I've encountered that deals substantially with the origins of the Earth-Romulan conflict. "Star Trek" scribes Andy Mangelis and Michael A. Martin have written their best "Star Trek" novel yet, replete with ample action, and considerable character development too from the likes of not only Tucker, but surprisingly too, Andorian Imperial Guardsman Shran. As "Star Trek" entertainment, it will be of interest not only to fans of "Star Trek Enterprise", but also "Star Trek Deep Space Nine". Much to my amazement, the authors adroitly handle potential plot spoilers that could have unexpected consequences for Vulcan's diplomatic relations with the other major powers in the soon-to-be-formed United Federation of Planets. Though theirs isn't great space opera science fiction, I am certain that Mangelis and Martin's novel will delight those who are avid fans of "Star Trek".
All nighterMarch 19, 2008 JohnA37(Brisbane, Australia) ditto what J. McCain "Jim McCain" (Shreveport, LA USA) said:
This book is fast paced and doesnt seem as though its over 400 pages in length. Be prepared to pull an all-nighter to read it you will not want to put it down once you start. The characterizations are dead on accurate. Our friends in Section 31 show up again and we see intrigue involving the Romulans.
The Good That men DON'TFebruary 20, 2008 Pasta(WY United States) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book had a good premise and for the most part, good execution, but it read like fanfiction rather than a professional novel. Especially because of the inaccuricies such as T'Pol's emotional outbursts and the fact that Trip's older brother was married (to a woman) with at least one son (a fact that established in Enterprise's first season). If you can overlook these things, then it is a good read. If you can't ignore the glaring mistakes, then I'd say you should skip it.
I have nothing against the gay marriage thing, but if it hadn't been so far from canon that the light from canon will take a billion years to reach it, I wouldn't have said anything.
