The Starless World

The Starless World is a Star Trek novel involving a Dyson Sphere. It contains the canonical character James T. Kirk. It was written by Gordon Eklund. It was originally published by Bantam Books in 1978. ISBN

The Enterprise is sent to investigate Klingon activity in the galactic core. They encounter a shuttlecraft piloted by Thomas Clayton, from the long-lost ship, the USS Rickover. Clayton is also an old friend of Kirk's, a former roommate from his time at Starfleet Academy.

Kirk is prepared to dismiss his unfortunate friend as a madman until a mysterious force seizes control of the ship. Clayton declares the Enterprise is now going to meet his new god.

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