Jean Lorrah's "The Vulcan Academy Murders", #75

[katikat]

Synopsis: Kirk and McCoy accompany Spock to the Vulcan Academy Hospital seeking experimental treatment for a badly wounded Enterprise crew member. Spock's mother is also a patient in the hospital, and Kirk soon becomes involved in the complex drama of Spock's family... Suddenly, patients are dying, and Kirk suspects the unthinkable -- murder on Vulcan! But can he convince the Vulcans that something as illogical as murder is possible? Until the Killer is caught, everyone is in danger!

Review: This book would deserve four stars for the beautiful setting and all the insight in the life of the people on Vulcan - I loved Corrigan and Sorel. But only two for the actual plot. The culprit was obvious from the get-go and Kirk fumbled the investigation really badly. Wow, I couldn't believe that he was the captain of the Enterprise, he behaved like a love-struck rookie!

Comments

[katikat.livejournal.com]

I've bought like a TON of ST books these last couple of weeks. Through a friend and used because most of them are totally sold out. This book sounded quite interesting but I think that this author really needed a co-author for the mystery part. She came up with interesting characters, but the plot was awful.

And since it's been years, you really should re-read them! I feel like I'm the only one reading these tie-ins *pouts* Besides, I don't know what's good and what's not in this fandom. Stargate? Yes. Star Trek? No.

I picked various series and books: some ST:TOS, ST:TNG, ST:E, ST: Titan, ST: New Frontier... I have yet to come across some interesting ST:V or ST:DS9 though. I'm a Chakotay!girl and a Bashir!girl. From what I understand, there's a series of books set after ST:V where Chakotay becomes the captain of a ship of his own... Might be interesting :)