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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780671661892
Edition: 1St Edition
ISBN: 0671661892
Label: Star Trek
Manufacturer: Star Trek
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 291
Publication Date: June 01, 1990
Publisher: Star Trek
Studio: Star Trek
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Doctor's Orders
When Dr. McCoy grumbles once too often about the way the U.S.S. Enterprise™ ought to be run, Captain Kirk decides to leave the doctor in command while he oversees a rountine diplomatic mission. Kirk beams down to a strange planet nicknamed "Flyspeck" to negotiate its admission into the Federation, leaving Dr. McCoy to enjoy his new authority.
However, the doctor soon learns that command is a double-edged sword when Kirk disappears without a trace. Desperately trying to locate his catain, McCoy comes under pressure from Starfleet to resolve the situation immediately. Matters go from bad to worsewhen the Klingons arrive and stake their own claim on Flyspeck
Then another, more deadly power threatens them all, and suddenly Dr. McCoy and the Starship Enterprise find themselves pitted against an alien fleet in a battle they have no hope of winning.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I loved this novel because it seemed to be the most in depth story that is true to what the whole mission of the Enterprise is all about. I loved the rich detail of how the planet was surveyed and cataloged. I loved how in depth they talked about the universal translator and the difficulties in trying to understand the newly discovered culture. Basically I think this novel sums up Star Trek at it's best with a mix of humor as well as drama and a space battle to boot. I recommend this novel as a fun ... Read More
Rating:  -
Diane Duane is one of the better Star Trek writers that I have read. She seems to be able to stay true to the characters as developed in the television series while she manages to do some extraordinary plot and story line development. "Doctor's Orders" is no exception.
In this novel, Ms. Duane's focus appears to be on ship's operations -- you know, the stuff people have to do in order to run a finely tuned operation like a starship. Her main interest in this regard is on the data gathering ... Read More
Rating:  -
"Doctor's Orders" is a pretty good Star Trek yarn set in the "Original Series" universe. The storyline is quite simple. The USS Enterprise is dispatched on a follow-up first contact and survey mission of a planet that has the unique characteristic of having not one but three sentient species. The Federation wants to see if these races would like to join the Federation, and Captain Kirk is essentially heading a diplomatic mission.
Well, Kirk puts McCoy in charge of the Enterprise (for reasons ... Read More
Rating: -
The Enterprise has been assigned to survey a most interesting planet, one that has three sentient species, all of which are unusual by even Federation standards. While in the midst of gathering data McCoy has made a comment about Kirk having an 'easy job' and the Captain has seized the opportunity this remark has presented. By placing McCoy in temporary command Kirk will not only remind the doctor how demanding command can be and it will give Kirk enough free time to go down to the planet himself. At least ... Read More
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As I read more and more of the old Star Trek books, I have come to realize that anything written by Diane Duane is going to be a winner. This book is no exception. She is able to present the family aspect of the Enterprise crew much better than most. In this story, the command structure is much more apparent than in other stories, due largely in part by the plot device of leaving McCoy in command of the Enterprise. The Doctor handles it well and with good humor. As with Duane's other Star Trek books, linguistics ... Read More
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