World Famous Comics: The Eugenics Wars Vol I: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh (Star Trek)
The Eugenics Wars Vol I: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh (Star Trek)
By: Greg Cox Publisher: Star Trek Average Rating: Binding: Mass Market Paperback Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 520 Publication Date: April 01, 2002 Studio: Star Trek
"The most critical period in Earth's history." -- Gary Seven, Supervisor 194
Even centuries later, the final decades of the twentieth century are still regarded -- by those who know the truth of what really happened -- as one of the darkest and most perilous chapters in the history of humanity. Now, as an ancient and forbidden technology tempts mankind once more, Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise™ must probe deep into the secrets of the past, to discover the true origins of the dreaded Eugenics Wars -- and of perhaps the greatest foe he has ever faced.
1974 A.D. An international consortium of the world's top scientists have conspired to create the Chrysalis Project, a top-secret experiment in human genetic engineering. The project's goal is nothing less than the creation of a new, artificially improved breed of men and women: smarter, faster, stronger than ordinary human beings, a super-race to take command of the entire planet.
Gary Seven, an undercover operative for an advanced alien species, is alarmed by the project's objectives; he knows too well the apocalyptic consequences of genetic manipulation. With his trusted agents, Roberta Lincoln and the mysterious Isis, he will risk life and limb to uncover Chrysalis' insidious designs and neutralize the awesome threat that the Project poses to the future.
But he may already be too late. One generation of super-humans has already been conceived. As the years go by, Seven watches with growing concern as the children of Chrysalis -- in particular, a brilliant youth named Khan Noonien Singh -- grow to adulthood. Can Khan's dark destiny be averted -- or is Earth doomed to fight a global battle for supremacy?
THE EUGENICS WARS: Volume One is an engrossing and fast-paced thriller that explores the secret history of the twentieth century -- and the rise of the conqueror known as Khan.
Great Trek Writing Meets Great Spy Novel Writing ^ I love trek, but I am also a great fan of good spy stories as well. when I ordered this book it was because I really enjoyed the Greg Cox Q Trilogy. I had no idea it would involve the Gary Seven character from the original series. Well done. I enjoyed this book very much and have already ordered the second. It reads like a good spy novel and would be well suited for someone that is into that type of story. You don't even need to be a star trek fan to enjoy this book. I recommend it highly.
Greg Cox brings us the story of the Eugenic Wars. This historical event in the original Star Trek series (TOS) was mentioned in the 'Space Seed' episode. This episode brought us the character of Khan Noonien Singh. At first glance I expected a story that gave us the backstory regarding Khan.
The first two - thirds of the book was spent setting up the events that would introduce the readers to Khan. The story involve two other TOS characters Gary Seven and his female side kick. Through a series of events we are introduced to the toddler - Khan. A genetically altered boy who is stronger and smarter than ordinary children.
While the story that brings us to meet Khan is pretty good, the book starts to unravel a bit. I was put off by how Gary Seven starts as an alien who is capable of helping mankind avert a number of events which would harm the human race. Once Seven meets Khan and unfortunately decides to groom him as his sucessor, Seven becomes too human making a number of bad decisions. Khan grows to be too arrogant. So arrogant that his character becomes more of a cartoon than a dictator.
I have not decided if I will read the second part of Khan's story. I was happy with the start of the book, but once we got to Khan I was sadly left hanging.
just a vehicle ^ This book is little more than a vehicle for Greg Cox to demonstrate his knowledge of political and cultural history of the late 20th century, as well as his knowledge of the Star Trek universe. Khan and Gary Seven (with faithful sidekicks Roberta and Isis) tromp through world history a la Forrest Gump except with an agenda. Allegedly, their agenda is the same, to help humanity survive into the 21st century, although Khan already shows signs of being the anti-hero we know from episode and movie. How he goes from being so idealistic, if ruthless, being exiled on the Botany Bay is a question left to Volume II, which I may find the patience to read one day.
Awesome! ^ Filled in the gaps that the series left out. It referenced many other episodes as well.
yes, this is a star trek book ^ yes, this is star trek book, and the author, Greg cox is a trekkie who realy knows the show well. the book itself is written really well and the story is just great. the story itself is about khan, one of the many genetically engineered supermen who try to take over the world during the 90's and who battled captain kirk in the original episode "space seed" and the second star trek movie, and how a undercover agent from another planet and his earth-born assistant try to stop the human race from destroying itself. great buy for anyone who was a fan of "space seed" or the wraith of khan.
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