by J. G. Hertzler, Jeffrey Lang
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Arthurian in its themes and scope, this epic two-part saga is the story of one Klingon's battle to preserve his empire and his dream. The price of victory has been high. In the aftermath of the Dominion War, The Klingon General Martok, newly acclaimed Chancellor of the Klingon Empire, returns to the homeworld together with his adopted kinsman, Worf. They find a society splintered into factions and seething with unrest. Many Klingon warriors flock to Martok's banner, but his enemies are strong - chief amongst them his own bastard son...Rebellion, civil war and betrayal rock the Empire in this stirring tale of families riven by bitter conflict and a society poised precariously between redemption and dishonour.
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 The Left hand should slap the producers and make this the film!, 2007-05-04
Why production giants always seek to move backwards in order to tell a story will always baffle me. After reading book one of "The Left Hand of Destiny" I must say I was taken into the world of Klingon and I did not want to come back. Believe me when I state this, There is no better person to capture the soul of the Klingon character Mar'tok then the actor who gave years to his creation! I am the type of person who wishes not to ruin any part of the story in my mini review. Therefore take my words to year eyes, and store them in your brain as you read this. This is by far the greatest trek book and would due the Star Trek Universe justice if brought to the big screen.
The developments which move forward in this novel truly delve into the aspects of Klingons in ways we have yet seen. I can not wait to read Book 2, and wish I would have seen this when it was first released!
FANTASTIC NOVEL!!!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Left Hand of Destiny - A Favorite!, 2006-10-05
The Left Hand of Destiny Book I and II have been some of my favorites of the continuing stories of DS9. I think this was the most exciting set of books so far. There were many references to the DS9 episodes, and quite a few characters were pulled in for this set of books. It's sometimes shocking yet strangely satisfying when some of the characters are killed off and "put to rest" in the relaunch. It kind of brings a finality to that part of the series and story.
The action in this LHoD was superb. I stayed up very late at night reading these books - I could not put them down.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
 "a new day must dawn for our people...", 2005-04-05
In perhaps the most dramatic and memorable scene ever made in the television history of "Star Trek Deep Space Nine", Worf defeated Gowran in a duel during the dominion war and installed General Martok as the new chancellor of the Klingon Empire. Martok reluctantly accepted the position.
This book starts off where the final television episode left off. We join Martok and Worf as they head to Qo'noS to have a meeting with the Emperor and to be officially installed as chancellor and ambasidor respectively. Chaos then erupts as the Great Hall is attacked and thousands of innocent civilians are killed. Not long after, they discover that there is a mutinizer who has an entourage and considers it his duty kill Martok and Worf. Not only are Martok and Worf considered federation puppets, but they are "low born". Much of the story focuses on how Martok, Worf, Sirella (Martok's wife) and Alexander (Worf's son) struggle for survival in a world that seems to be rapidly turning against them.
This first book starts things off well with compelling characters and good action. Some of the fights and battles are quite graphic.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Klingon action!, 2003-10-05
Wouldn't it be great if the next Star Trek incarnation was a Klingon series, and the premier episode this story! This is great Klingon action. One of the best things I liked about it, the Klingon women get a lot more respect than on the past TV series. Besides the evil Gothmara, Martok's wife is much better written here than the TV script. On DS9, she was such a, LOL, how do you say "female targ" in klingonase? IThe novel is a two part, and the second one is great too. I deduct a point, because parts of it seem a copy of John Ford's "The Final Reflection", and others seem word for word out of Kat Ramo's "Citizen Of The Empire". Not that that would be a disappointment to true fans of the Klingons! I recommend this highly!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Spectacular novel!, 2003-09-05
J.G. Hertzler and Jeffrey Lang have crafted a true Star Trek epic in every sense of the word. Rich in detail, it is the story of Martok's quest to learn what it really means to be a Klingon. Think "Star Trek meets King Arthur by way of John Eldredge (Wild at Heart)", and you have the essence of "The Left Hand of Destiny". If it's possible to give this 2-part story a sixth star, I would do it in a heartbeat, it is that excellent! :)
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