A review by thebeardedpoet
Blaze of Glory by Simon Hawke

5.0

This is a Next Gen adventure that held my attention throughout. I won't get into the details of the plot but I loved how Picard and the crew were faced with a strategic problem and a race against time. It's great when thrillers like this amp up the peril for the characters and successfully make the reader nervous about the outcome. The undercover away-team made up of Riker, La Forge, and Dorn face the most threatening personal danger, including some exciting hand-to-hand combat situations. Throughout I was reminded of the nobility, bravery, and intelligence of these STNG characters. Additionally this book introduced a race of creatures with a fascinating back story. There was no hint of padding in this one. The story just jumped off the page. Easily one the better Trek novels I've read.