{4.5\/5} “The simulation helped to keep Saru focused and, more importantly, it was a constant reminder of the singular truth that he believed above all others — the universe was an inherently dangerous place, which would kill the unwary and the unprepared in a heartbeat.”<\/p>\n
Star Trek: Discovery — Fear Itself<\/strong> by James Swallow, published in 2018<\/p>\n The Shenzhou comes across a shocking explosion and they find a Peliar ship in distress, its warp core in trouble. Captain Georgiou isn’t able to communicate with the ship, but she sends over a shuttlecraft anyway. On the away mission is Lieutenant Saru, who finds in addition to the Peliar crew a group of unknown aliens on the ship.<\/p>\n This book takes place 4 years before the TV show. If you’re a fan of Saru, this is the book for you.<\/p>\n Michael Burnham is featured as well, and our old friends the Tholians show up to cause trouble.<\/p>\n It’s a great story about one being who struggles against his inner nature, and other beings who engage in conflict without understanding the other side.<\/p>\n