Section 31: Abyss (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) (2001)

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by David Weddle and Jeffrey Lang



Section 31 pressures Bashir to lead a team consisting of Ro Laren, Ezri Dax, and Taran’atar on a mission to stop a genetically enhanced individual from building his own invasion force of Jem Hadar warriors.

 

"The Abyss" (German)

Like most Trek novels, it drags in places, but for the most part, it is a terrific adventure that does a good job of developing characters and situations in the post-DS9 TV show relaunch.

 

Jeffrey Lang

Sisko, Odo, and O’Brien are missed, but new characters like Vaughn and Taran'atar are welcome additions, and the return of Ro Laren is appreciated. 


David Weddle

DS9 was always the corner of the Star Trek universe with the most shades of grey and it is gratifying to see that the relaunch novels are continuing that so effectively.

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