The Face of the Unknown

The Face of the Unknown is a Star Trek: The Original Series novel by Christopher L. Bennett due to be published 27 December 2016.

Publisher's description

 * Continuing the milestone 50th anniversary celebration of Star Trek—a brand-new novel of The Original Series featuring James T. Kirk, Spock, and the crew of the USS Enterprise!


 * Investigating a series of violent raids by a mysterious predatory species, Captain James T. Kirk discovers that these events share a startling connection with the First Federation, a friendly but secretive civilization contacted early in the USS Enterprise’s five-year mission. Traveling to the First Federation in search of answers, the Enterprise suddenly comes under attack from these strange marauders. Seeking refuge, the starship finds its way to the true home of the First Federation, an astonishing collection of worlds hidden from the galaxy beyond. The inhabitants of this isolated realm are wary of outsiders, and some accuse Kirk and his crew for bringing the wrath of their ancient enemy down upon them. When an attempt to stave off disaster goes tragically wrong, Kirk is held fully accountable, and Commander Spock learns there are even deeper forces that threaten this civilization. If Kirk and Spock cannot convince the First Federation's leaders to overcome their fears, the resulting catastrophe could doom them all!

Characters

 * James T. Kirk • Spock

Starships and vehicles

 * USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)

Locations

 * Milky Way Galaxy

Races and cultures

 * Human • Vulcan

States and organizations

 * First Federation

Ranks and titles

 * captain • commander