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Hell's Heart: Prey, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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Continuing the milestone 50th anniversary celebration of Star Trek - an epic new trilogy that stretches from the events of the Original Series movie The Search for Spock to The Next Generation!

When Klingon commander Kruge died in combat against James T. Kirk on the Genesis planet back in 2285, he left behind a powerful house in disarray - and a series of ticking time bombs: the Phantom Wing, a secret squadron of advanced Birds-of-Prey; a cabal of loyal officers intent on securing his heritage; and young Korgh, his thwarted would-be heir, willing to wait a Klingon lifetime to enact his vengeance.

Now, 100 years later, while on a diplomatic mission for the United Federation of Planets, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise are snared in the aged Korgh's trap - and thrust directly in the middle of an ancient conflict. But as Commander Worf soon learns, Korgh may be after far bigger game than anyone imagines, confronting the Federation-Klingon alliance with a crisis unlike any it has ever seen!

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Star Trek: Prey
  2. Listening Length
    12 hours and 30 minutes
  3. Author
    John Jackson Miller
  4. Narrator
    Robert Petkoff
  5. Audible release date
    February 7, 2017
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Audio
  8. ASIN
    B01N16ESIN
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 12 hours and 30 minutes
Author John Jackson Miller
Narrator Robert Petkoff
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Audible.com Release Date February 07, 2017
Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01N16ESIN
Best Sellers Rank #29,686 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#193 in First Contact Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#682 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#800 in First Contact Science Fiction (Books)

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Customers find the book highly entertaining and intrigued. They also say it's a great start to the series and a true to the Trek universe.

"...Awesome books...was sad to see it end" Read more

"...The main character, is he acting or his stooge or perhaps both. This is a good read as it puts the Federation in between the rock and the hard place...." Read more

"...I won't go into detail with the plot, but I was highly entertained and intrigued...." Read more

"Really good book to begin a series. I will definitely read the whole series. Easy and fun read." Read more

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Customers find the storyline intriguing, with believable and thrilling action. They also appreciate the twists and turns, and mention the fast past.

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"Fascinating premise that focuses on one of the Federation's staunchest allies...." Read more

"...of the characters are multi-dimensional, the actions are believable and thrilling, and the pace of the story makes the complexity a joy to watch..." Read more

"...He did a great job with the story, the characters and rhythm. I won't go into detail with the plot, but I was highly entertained and intrigued...." Read more

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Customers find the book well written, with good detail. They also say the plot is creative and tied things together well.

"...The story kept me engaged the entire time. It was a challenge to read only in the sense that there was surprise and unpredictability...." Read more

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Customers find the characters well developed and tie into past movies. They also appreciate the portrayal of Klingon culture.

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Scott Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy this was done as a 3 book series
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
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Very happy this was done as a 3 book series. The story kept me engaged the entire time. It was a challenge to read only in the sense that there was surprise and unpredictability. Some storylines are predictable and makes it boring to read. Also, with all of the star trek books I read I've always felt that the Tuvok character has been pushed to the back burner. I'm not sure if John Jackson Miller recognized this too or if it was just happenstance but Tuvok was folded into the main storyline and it's what I've been waiting for.

Awesome books...was sad to see it end
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Michael B. Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun romp through space and time.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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Fascinating premise that focuses on one of the Federation's staunchest allies. Further proof that the decisions you make today have far reaching consequences.
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JTKST
5.0 out of 5 stars It is good to see them both in actions again
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016
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It is interesting how they can go back and resurrect characters who have died or did they? This story takes from the Rath of Kahn and weaves a new story which courses over a 100 years to Riker and Picard working as Admiral and Captain. It is good to see them both in actions again. The main character, is he acting or his stooge or perhaps both. This is a good read as it puts the Federation in between the rock and the hard place. Martoc has faith in the federation, but he is being pressured to rethink this misguided faith or face Lords down and keep his grip on the Empire. He will be tested and so will Riker and Picard.. I am already reading the 2nd book in the series and it did not skip a beat from the first. I believe this is another 3 part series. I know it has to end in favor of Martoc and the Federation, but how that happens is yet to be determined. Oh did I mention Kahless?
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Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars decent thriller
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
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This book started out a little unbelievable. The star fleeters get crushed by aliens using better technology. The book got a little better. It actually turned out to be a decent thriller.
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Michael E. Webb
5.0 out of 5 stars Miller's Thriller in Klingon Space - a Must Read for Fans of the Empire
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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As a long time Trek fan, I will admit that the Next Gen era novels had lost my interest in the years after Keith R.A DeCandido's excellent Gorkon series. I have satiated my Trek addiction with the Vanguard and Seekers series lately. But I am a fan of John Jackson Miller's writing from his days in the comic biz, and his savvy writing style with the Star Wars Rebels characters in A New Dawn had me sold on his ability to add depth to characters we have already met while introducing complex villains.

Hell's Heart did not disappoint in this. In fact the wheels within wheels elements of the narrative pull the reader along at a frantic pace as they move from one shocking discovery to the next in pace with the characters.

Miller's understanding of the Klingon psyche and his nods to the works and additions of authors and actors past make the book all the more enjoyable, and the political edge to the story rivals that of the late Tom Clancy. The motivations of the characters are multi-dimensional, the actions are believable and thrilling, and the pace of the story makes the complexity a joy to watch unfold.

Moreover, Miller has convinced me to give a second look at some characters and stories I took a deliberate pass on over the last few years. He made the characters from Titan jump off the page in a way I did not remember in my first reads of it. And the Typhon Pact series plays into the story enough to pique my interest in revisiting that saga.

Any fan of of the Klingon Empire should be honor bound to read this series, to alternatively bless and curse its author, and to collapse in a bloodied,exhausted but satisfied heap at the end.

'IwlIj jachjaj!!
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PJ
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as it could have been
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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The storyline is intriguing, however, its execution is somewhat off. The author does not have that good a grasp on the personalities of these very familiar and well-established characters. He is also a little sloppy with StarTrek canon...at one point he describes a Klingon crying, when the movies and television series both revealed that Klingons do not have tear ducts. I'll be interested to see if the author improves in book two.
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W. M. Elliott
5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Riker Fans!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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This was my first book from John Jackson Miller, but it will not be my last. He did a great job with the story, the characters and rhythm. I won't go into detail with the plot, but I was highly entertained and intrigued. The carry over from one of the better ST:NG episodes was incredibly creative and thought provoking.

It was an easy read and very entertaining. I finished this book faster than average, simply because I wanted to know what would happen next!

Read a sample (Kindle users) and I think you'll be quickly hooked.
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Jim Barrett
4.0 out of 5 stars Star Trek Prey is one you need to read.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
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Really good book to begin a series. I will definitely read the whole series. Easy and fun read.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Star Trek: Prey, Book 1 - Hell`s Heart
Reviewed in Brazil on May 20, 2020
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Sensational start for a wonderful trilogy that exploits the unstable dynamics of the Federation-Klingon relationship. The plot is complex and compeling, the characters are interesting an the action is roller-coster quality! The TOS interlude, with a bitter Kirk and merciful Spock is the best moment in this first volume.
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Pauline
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2017
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Husband loved it
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Mark Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Familiar characters and great stroyline!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2017
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A great book for Star Trek fans, flicks between Kirks era and TNG and blends together brilliantly. Can't wait to read book 2!
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Star Trek story
Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2017
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Did not let me down.....jumping from past to present was a bit challenging at times - of course visuals would make that easier- however this did not detract from story... Looking forward to next volume
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Brett
4.0 out of 5 stars It's Trek!
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2023
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Its Trek . . . Can't get better than that. Book came quickly and in perfect shape (properly packaged).
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