Die U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E wird auf eine diplomatische Mission ins romulanische Reich geschickt, wo Captain Picard auf einen gefährlichen Klon seiner selbst trifft. Der Roman bietet tiefere Einblicke in die Charaktere und Handlung als der Film und enthält zusätzliche Szenen, die für Fans unverzichtbar sind. Ein ausführliches "Making Of" rundet das Buch ab.
Over twenty-five years since the original Star Trek series debuted, the universe it created remains immensely popular. With the success of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and the ongoing popularity of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a new chapter unfolds with Deep Space Nine. This thrilling addition features a space station commanded by an embittered Starfleet officer and inhabited by diverse alien species. Deep Space Nine orbits Bajor and is strategically positioned near the only known stable wormhole in the galaxy. Commander Benjamin Sisko, still grappling with the loss of his wife, takes command of the former Cardassian station. As he meets the Bajoran and Starfleet crew, including a former freedom fighter and a shapeshifter, Sisko unexpectedly enters the wormhole, leading to a profound metaphysical experience. The alien beings within the wormhole challenge his understanding of time and love, prompting Sisko to confront his own humanistic beliefs and seek resolution for his painful past.