William Shatner Music:

		List Price: $13.98		Label: Star Trek Audio Salesrank: 638706 Released: November 13, 2001
		Media: Audio CD

The Return Track Listing:
Disc 1:
1. R
2. e
3. t
4. u
5. r
6. n

Disc 2:
1. R
2. e
3. t
4. u
5. r
6. n

The Return Reviews:
One of the best Sci-Fi Books Ever!
2009-12-10 - This has GOT to be one of the best sci-fi books ever. I picked this up because I was having a blast reading all the new Star Wars books that started to come out in 1991 and figured that since this one picked up after Generations and I'd heard that Shatner was a very good writer I decided to give it a try...and couldn't put the book down.

He did an absolutely superb job in this book. I kept saying that I would read just one more chapter and I was through half the book by the time that came simply due to sleeplessness. All my brothers were into sci-fi like Star Wars, Star Trek, etc... I gave it to two of them and they both raved about it as much as I did.

Later I gave it to some friends who were also seriously into the Star Wars books and again they were blown away by it. Shatner is a faaaar better writer than he ever was an actor that's for sure. I've read a few more of his books and all were very good too but this one simply blows the others away.

Of the more than 80 Star Wars books I've read since 1991 only a few single books come close to matching how great this book was. I just ordered it again since I don't know where my copy is as I loaned it out so many times I want to make sure I have another hard copy in my library as I've been wanting to read it again.

There are many new revelations in this book and the way that he wove the story together, kept you wanting more and more, added action with suspense, revelations and plot twists was just masterfully done.

Without question one of the best sci-fi books I've ever read or heard about and probably one of the best books ever written period. I was never bored at all with this book and of the 10 people I gave my copy to all came back with the exact same praise, raves, amazement and compliments for this book...so this is not just my opinion alone and judging from the reviews and 5 stars I've seen on other sites for this book like Amazon I can see that many other people feel the exact same way as I do.

If you like Star Trek or sci-fi in general and have at least seen the Star Trek movies and want to know more...get this book..you'll be glad you did!!


Kirk Resurrected and Angry
2009-12-04 - Following the success of Ashes of Eden, publishers asked if William Shatner could write additional books for the Star Trek line. The answer was The Return.

Taking place immediately following the events of Star Trek: Generations, Captain Kirk's body is stolen by Romulans who have allied themselves with the Borg.

They insert nanite technology into Kirk's body, resurrect him and program him to destroy Captain Picard.

Picard happens to be on a top-secret spy mission deep into the heart of enemy territory. He is used to undermine the Borg.

Shatner brings both crew together as he did with Ashes with Spock, McCoy, Riker, Data and the rest of the Next Generation characters.

I'm not pleased with how this book developed. I wasn't happy with the idea of Kirk being brainwashed to kill Picard.

What was interesting was the explanation of of V'ger (from The Motion Picture) as originating from early Borg technology.

They seem to truly kill Kirk on the Borg home planet in this story, however he returns for another adventure in Avenger.

A review of the audiobook
2009-01-23 - The audiobook lasts about 3 hours and is read by William Shatner.

I admit, I picked this up on a whim - the fact that it was read by Shatner himself was a big plus. Shatner is nothing, if not interesting. His book is much like the man himself (at least his well-known public persona) - lots of action, bluster, bravado, noise and Shatner's well-known and unique speaking style.

This book takes place immediately after the events of the "Star Trek: Generations" movie. If you haven't seen the movie lately, don't fret. Shatner uses it as a launching point only and goes on his own way. Of course, Kirk is featured prominently throughout, but it's an entertaining listen. Three of the movies are tied together in a neat little bundle (Movies 1, 7 & 8) enjoyed it during my commute for a few days.

Star Trek 7.5: The Return
2008-09-25 - Why oh why was this not turned into a movie??? This is a fantastic story, the best Trek novel I've read so far. It blends between ST Generations & First Contact effortlessly. The only question I asked myself is (forgive me for being picky) "how does the USS Monitor/Enterprise get back to Federation Space again?" Did they fix the transwarp drive? It never tells you! We are left to assume that (obviously) they got back. Otherwise, a faultless story!!!

I highly recommend this book to any fan of either TOS or ST:TNG

The Return
2008-07-17 - James T. Kirk is dead right? Nope, he didn't die alone. Don't forget in The Final Frontier he did say, he would die alone. He "died" with Picard standing there with him. Therefore I see where he was going. Despite some of his writing seeming a little on the corny side, it was still a great book and took a lot of imagination. I just don't see how the Borg would've cooperated at all with the Romulans and help to bring a Human back to life. Not to mention the Borg Dogs, that was a little... strange.