Star Trek: First Contact (novel)

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The novelization of Star Trek: First Contact is an adaptation of Star Trek: First Contact, written by J.M. Dillard. Published by Pocket Books, the novel was first released in hardback in December 1996.

Summary[]

From the book jacket: From the deepest, darkest reaches of space came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the Borg. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine Federation starships, decimating Starfleet.

Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past… its present… and its future.

Only the courage and determination of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and Earth.

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Background information[]

The audiobook version was abridged by George Truett.
Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of the movie.
Pocket Books released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover.
The novelization mentions Worf's posting to Deep Space 9 under Benjamin Sisko's command, unlike the film.

Cover gallery[]

Characters[]

Jean-Luc Picard
William T. Riker
Data
Beverly Crusher
Deanna Troi
Worf
Geordi La Forge
Zefram Cochrane
Borg Queen

References[]

New York; World War III

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