Prime Directive

Judith Reeves-Stevens

Oct 2002 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Following in the bestselling tradition of Spock’s World and The Lost Years, this is a white-knuckled Star Trek tale of mystery and wonder that spans the galaxy in a vivid race against time.

Starfleet’s most sacred commandment has been violated. Its most honored captain is in disgrace, its most celebrated starship in pieces, and the crew of that ship scattered among the thousand worlds of the Federation.

Thus begins the epic tale Prime Directive. Journey with Spock, McCoy, and the rest of the former crew of the Starship Enterprise to the planet where their careers ended. A world once teeming with life that now lies ruined, its cities turned to ashes, its surface devastated by a radioactive firestorm—all because of their actions. There, they must find out how and why this tragedy occurred and discover what has become of their captain.

Ratings and reviews

I first discovered this gem of Star Trek fiction as an abridged audio book read by none other than the late James Doohan, later I found the unabridged novel and read it all over again and enjoyed it even more for the parts I had missed. It is truly one of the greatest Trek novels ever written! The story takes you from the depths of despair to the highest pinnacle of hope and optimism, while remaining believable and true to the world and characters of The Original Series. It's one of the few pieces of fiction that actually moved me emotionally and made me really feel the emotions of the characters as they moved through the story. I highly recommended this book as one of the finest examples of Trek fiction and science fiction writing of all time!

I'm a proud fan of the original series, and this story has everything you could wish for, intrigue, action,and all your favorite characters. The story unfolds beautifully around the fate of a planet that is facing a nuclear weapons disaster. The captain, and crew face an unprecedented choice. This is by far the best of all the books based on the original series.

One of the best Trek novels. Great characterizations and good insight into bureaucracy and cultures. Enjoyable through multiple reads.

About the author

Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens are the authors of more than thirty books, including numerous New York Times bestselling Star Trek novels. For more information, please visit Reeves-Stevens.com.