Book description
Created by the incalculably ancient Iconians, whose transcendent
technology is quantum levels beyond that of the Federation and its
allies, the Gateways offer instantaneous transport across unimaginable
distances. Throughout the known galaxy, from Deep Space Nine to the New
Frontier, from the Delta Quadrant to the bridge of the
Starship Enterprise ,
the sudden reactivation of the Gateways has destabilized interstellar
relations between planets and cultures previously separated by countless
light-years. Starfleet's finest have coped with the crisis as best they
can, but circumstances have forced several valiant commanders to leap
through separate Gateways into the unknown.
Captain James T. Kirk
of the original Starship Enterprise
Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek: The Next Generation®
Colonel Kira Nerys of Deep Space Nine
Captain Kathryn Janeway of the U. S.S. Voyager
Captains Calhoun and Shelby of Star Trek : New Frontier
Commander Nick Keller of the U. S.S. Challenger
All of these heroes, for their own reasons, have taken the ultimate
gamble: hurling themselves personally through a Gateway without any
knowledge or forewarning of what lay beyond. Each must face their own
unique challenge, struggling to find a way back to the ships and homes
they left behind.
And waiting behind at least one of the Gateways are the ageless
Iconians themselves, the primordial architects of the mysterious
portals causing chaos throughout the Milky Way galaxy.
Where did they disappear to, many long eons ago, and what do they
want now? The answer lies on the other side....
What Lay Beyond brings the Gateways saga to a spectacular
finish, in an all-star collaboration by six popular, bestselling
Star Trek authors.
Among them, Diane Carey, Peter David, Keith R. A. Decandido,
Christie Golden, Robert Greenberger, and Susan Wright have written
dozens of Star Trek novels. This is their first
mega-collaboration.
Peter David is the New York Times
bestselling author of numerous Star Trek novels, including the
incredibly popular New Frontier series. In addition, he has
also written dozens of other books, including his acclaimed original
novel, Sir Apropos of Nothing, and its sequel, The Woad to Wuin.
David is also well known for his comic book work, particularly his
award-winning run on The Incredible Hulk. He recently authored
the novelizations of both the Spider-Man and Hulk motion pictures.
He lives in New York. Keith R. A. DeCandido was born and
raised in New York City to a family of librarians. He has written over
two dozen novels, as well as short stories, nonfiction, eBooks, and
comic books, most of them in various media universes, among them
Star Trek, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Marvel Comics, Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, Serenity, Resident Evil, Gene Roddenberry's
Andromeda, Farscape, Xena, and Doctor Who. His original
novel Dragon Precinct was published in 2004, and he's also
edited several anthologies, among them the award-nominated
Imaginings and two Star Trek anthologies. Keith is also
a musician, having played percussion for the bands the Don't Quit Your
Day Job Players, the Boogie Knights, and the Randy Bandits, as well as
several solo acts. In what he laughingly calls his spare time, Keith
follows the New York Yankees and practices kenshikai karate. He
still lives in New York City with his girlfriend and two insane cats.
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author
Christie Golden has written more than forty novels and
several short stories in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and
horror. Among her many projects are over a dozen Star Trek
novels and several original fantasy novels. An avid player of World
of Warcraft, she has written two manga short stories and several
novels in that world (Lord of the Clans, Rise of the Horde, Arthas:
Rise of the Lich King, and The Shattering: Prelude to
Cataclysm, Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects, and Jaina
Proudmoore: Tides of War). She has also written the StarCraft
Dark Templar Saga: Firstborn, Shadow Hunters, and
Twilight, as well as the most recent hardcover, Devils'
Due. Golden is also the writer of three books in the major
nine-book Star Wars series Fate of the Jedi (in collaboration with
Aaron Allston and Troy Denning). Golden lives in Tennessee. She
welcomes visitors to her website: ChristieGolden. com.
