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Star Trek: Errand of Fury #1
Seeds of Rage
Following the harrowing events of the Errand of Vengeance trilogy, tensions between the Federation and the Klingon Empire are the highest they have been for twenty-five years. Even as Federation Ambassador Robert Fox engages in tense negotiations with his Klingon counterpart to maintain the peace, Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise sees his vessel refitted from a ship of exploration to a ship of war.
The impact of the coming conflict will be felt by many of the Enterprise crew - and by those on the other side. Amongst them is security supervisor Leslie Parrish, who is stunned to learn she is carrying her dead lover's child - and that he was a Klingon spy, surgically altered to pass as human and infiltrate Kirk's ship. Meanwhile Karel, the brother of the Klingon agent who was posing as John Anderson, faces a crisis of faith and conscience as he sees the Klingon Empire falling into dishonourable ruin… And Michael Fuller, whose son Sam was killed in a battle with Klingons, reenlists in Starfleet. But is he driven by loyalty or revenge?
The impact of the coming conflict will be felt by many of the Enterprise crew - and by those on the other side. Amongst them is security supervisor Leslie Parrish, who is stunned to learn she is carrying her dead lover's child - and that he was a Klingon spy, surgically altered to pass as human and infiltrate Kirk's ship. Meanwhile Karel, the brother of the Klingon agent who was posing as John Anderson, faces a crisis of faith and conscience as he sees the Klingon Empire falling into dishonourable ruin… And Michael Fuller, whose son Sam was killed in a battle with Klingons, reenlists in Starfleet. But is he driven by loyalty or revenge?
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First published March 29, 2005
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Kevin Ryan
125 books21 followersKevin Ryan is an American writer of many Star Trek books and one episode. He has also written comic books and the novelization of the movie Van Helsing. He lives in New York with his wife and children.
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January 21, 2022
WOW! This definitely breathes new life into Star Trek: The Original Series. Can't wait to read the sequels!
July 5, 2017
I love this. The Errand of Vengeance trilogy had an ending but left a big opening to the future. These books fill that void and continue where the previous books left off. A lot of the situation has already been clarified in the previous books but the author manages to create some obfuscation fot the characters anyhow. Since the characters haven't read the books that seems very close to real life. What i like is that this time from the beginning the good guys and the bad guys are known (mostly) and the reader can consecrate on the action - of which there is plenty. Very fast pace in the story adapted for a Klingon point of view. Again we get a good insight in Klingon society.
August 14, 2018
I’ve been in a big Star Trek mood lately and so decided to give this trilogy by Kevin Ryan a try. It’s set in the original series and focuses on the growing tensions between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. The Klingons are gearing up for war and there is concern in the Federation that they just might win. There are a lot of familiar names and faces in this book, especially Ambassador Fox who made such a good naive and clueless diplomat in the episode, A Taste of Armageddon. Yet the best character is security legend Michael Fuller, a red shirt who actually lived long enough to retire, but now has come back to Star Fleet after his son was killed in a classified action against the Klingons. Fuller has a plan—never fully explained—to get revenge for his son’s death and we just know it’s going to make Kirk’s life difficult. As if that weren’t bad enough, there are factions within both the Klingon Empire and Star Fleet maneuvering for war and the Enterprise is flying right into the middle of the hornet’s nest. This was a thoroughly enjoyable novel and I’m eager to see what the rest of the series has in store for the Enterprise.
May 6, 2024
Certainly some of the better books in the original series universe, this series continues the story that began in the Errand of Vengeance series. The pacing and flow of the writing makes these books quick and enjoyable to read. The characters are well done and there is a valid level of threat in the story arc that helps to propel the story forward. The ongoing conflict with the Klingons and the potential for war fits in nicely with what has already been established in the Star Trek timeline and supports changes in the relationship that occur between the two races. This particular novel's main focus is Michael Fuller who played a significant role in the Klingon conflict at Donatu V 25 years previous and lost a son in the more recent conflict at Starbase 42. Several of the Starfleet personnel have names taken directly from the end credits of TOS episodes. My only criticism would be that some of the events can stretch the readers credulity at times. Otherwise, an excellent read.
July 17, 2025
It's all build-up so the pay-off is delayed, and some of the time is made up with flashbacks to the battle of Donatu V...flashbacks that are well written, but aren't as interesting as the present-day scenario building up to to war. Special kudos to the work with Ambassador Fox, who has clearly come a long way since his dick-ish behaviour in "A Taste of Armageddon". I know where this is heading, but it's fascinating to see behind the scenes how this story will reach its televised climax.
July 11, 2017
Really good, gripping story. Always enjoy when the story is told from a different perspective. Found the action sequences surprisingly tense and gripping. Given they were told in flashback, I knew the main character survived but still really felt for them. A bit of a gut-twist ending that I didn't see coming, too.
July 11, 2019
Very good
Excellent good character descriptions nicely built up plot and some very good set ups for the following books in the series. The character of Michael Fuller was very compelling. I look forward to reading the next two.
Excellent good character descriptions nicely built up plot and some very good set ups for the following books in the series. The character of Michael Fuller was very compelling. I look forward to reading the next two.
January 19, 2026
Great story
Kevin Ryan is a genius. This second trilogy is as good as the first. Great characters and wonderful development of the story.
Kevin Ryan is a genius. This second trilogy is as good as the first. Great characters and wonderful development of the story.
December 7, 2025
Star Trek: Errand of Fury 01 Seeds of Rage by Kevin Ryan
4.0 Stars
adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense
Medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
On the currently reread of this novel. So much more made sense. Yes, I understood the dynamics of a father's reaction to his son's conception (in this story), but also with the weight of his death...in the previous trilogy. It means SO much to Michael...and how/why he's made the decision is has in this first book in this trilogy.
Also, the human reactions to what the Klingons are doing...in this story, versus what they've done in the past...especially the flashbacks to Michael...when he was young in Starfleet. AND, now how he knows he HAS to be in this upcoming war...for him, his son, and for what he loves.
The understand of Keral, and his feelings about what Klingons are...absent of Kahless, versus what he and his brother Kell knew, being taught to follow him, and the honor that comes from following his teachings...which they both feel the current Klingon High Council (and those who are yearning to go to war with The Federation. Reminds me of Germany after WW I and the prelude to WW II. It wasn't handled correctly after WW I, which is the DIRECT cause of what happened in WW II and how the Allies made SURE they didn't allow the same thing (after WW I, to happen at the end of WW II) happen again. To learn from your mistakes. Very good.
I am definitely proceeding forward in this trilogy. I have to. I need to know what eventually happens to Michael and Keral. Honestly.
Upon first time reading this novel...without having read Errand of Vengeance...first. It may be the reason why I ONLY read this first novel...because I didn't understand all the references of things that happened in the previous trilogy. It really is needed...BEFORE reading this trilogy.
I'm enjoying my progress through The Original Series of books, but as I am going through...I have been hankering for a mini-series of books. That is why I picked up this book/series. I need a little more continuity...than just one-off novels (though I love them, too).
This story was both intimate, with Samuel and Michael Fuller (love that last name) and the other storyline is about the Klingons and their need for constant war.
I love one of the paragraphs in Chapter 3, talks about the differences between humans and Klingons. "We see ourselves as peaceful people (humans) who occasionally have to resort to force to defend ourselves. They (Klingons) see themselves as a conquering, aggressive people who occasionally have to resort to peace." This is represented within this story, too. The natures of these two civilizations and how they approach and discuss PEACE, but also know that WAR is inevitable. The Federation needs more time, while the warrior mentality is to go to war NOW!
So, these two storylines are sort of separate at the beginning, but as the book progresses, we see them converge.
Love this first novel and how it weaves characters that we've never met before, with the standard crew of the USS Enterprise.
I look forward to the next two books.
4.0 Stars
adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense
Medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
On the currently reread of this novel. So much more made sense. Yes, I understood the dynamics of a father's reaction to his son's conception (in this story), but also with the weight of his death...in the previous trilogy. It means SO much to Michael...and how/why he's made the decision is has in this first book in this trilogy.
Also, the human reactions to what the Klingons are doing...in this story, versus what they've done in the past...especially the flashbacks to Michael...when he was young in Starfleet. AND, now how he knows he HAS to be in this upcoming war...for him, his son, and for what he loves.
The understand of Keral, and his feelings about what Klingons are...absent of Kahless, versus what he and his brother Kell knew, being taught to follow him, and the honor that comes from following his teachings...which they both feel the current Klingon High Council (and those who are yearning to go to war with The Federation. Reminds me of Germany after WW I and the prelude to WW II. It wasn't handled correctly after WW I, which is the DIRECT cause of what happened in WW II and how the Allies made SURE they didn't allow the same thing (after WW I, to happen at the end of WW II) happen again. To learn from your mistakes. Very good.
I am definitely proceeding forward in this trilogy. I have to. I need to know what eventually happens to Michael and Keral. Honestly.
Upon first time reading this novel...without having read Errand of Vengeance...first. It may be the reason why I ONLY read this first novel...because I didn't understand all the references of things that happened in the previous trilogy. It really is needed...BEFORE reading this trilogy.
I'm enjoying my progress through The Original Series of books, but as I am going through...I have been hankering for a mini-series of books. That is why I picked up this book/series. I need a little more continuity...than just one-off novels (though I love them, too).
This story was both intimate, with Samuel and Michael Fuller (love that last name) and the other storyline is about the Klingons and their need for constant war.
I love one of the paragraphs in Chapter 3, talks about the differences between humans and Klingons. "We see ourselves as peaceful people (humans) who occasionally have to resort to force to defend ourselves. They (Klingons) see themselves as a conquering, aggressive people who occasionally have to resort to peace." This is represented within this story, too. The natures of these two civilizations and how they approach and discuss PEACE, but also know that WAR is inevitable. The Federation needs more time, while the warrior mentality is to go to war NOW!
So, these two storylines are sort of separate at the beginning, but as the book progresses, we see them converge.
Love this first novel and how it weaves characters that we've never met before, with the standard crew of the USS Enterprise.
I look forward to the next two books.
December 15, 2014
“Seeds of Rage” is the first novel in Kevin Ryan’s “Errand of Fury” trilogy which is a sequel trilogy to the incredibly enjoyable “Errand of Vengeance” trilogy. As with the previous trilogy Ryan continues to explore the build up to the Klingon – Federation War that briefly occurs in the Original Series episode “Errand of Mercy”. Of course the original star of the first trilogy, the Klingon spy Jonathan Anderson is dead but Ryan continues to explore the lives of the people he was involved with such as his brother, Karel & Enterprise security officer, Leslie Parrish.
The story itself is fast paced, exciting and action packed. In other words, it feels a lot like the final novel in the “Errand of Vengeance” trilogy. Personally, I actually preferred the slower pacing of the earlier novels in that previous trilogy as this did a better job at bringing out the suspense, political intrigue and character development. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this book but I do feel that the overall development of the people and intricate politics appears to have stalled a little.
In regards to the characters, I really appreciated that Ryan once again tries to tell the majority of the story from the view point of “lower deck” characters. So those of you who, like me, fell in love with these other characters can breathe easy knowing that you will get to see more from them. In addition, I also enjoy how Ryan still manages to take standard Trek lore and events from the various Original Series episodes and builds on it to enhance both my appreciation of the novel and what I had previous seen on the TV screen.
Overall this was a very competent and entertaining continuation of Ryan’s Klingon-Federation Cold War series. The more intricate development of the characters and some plot points do appear to have come to a halt but the main plot is still moving forward and if you like the more action orientated novel then this book should appeal. Despite my own minor issues I still enjoyed the novel and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
The story itself is fast paced, exciting and action packed. In other words, it feels a lot like the final novel in the “Errand of Vengeance” trilogy. Personally, I actually preferred the slower pacing of the earlier novels in that previous trilogy as this did a better job at bringing out the suspense, political intrigue and character development. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this book but I do feel that the overall development of the people and intricate politics appears to have stalled a little.
In regards to the characters, I really appreciated that Ryan once again tries to tell the majority of the story from the view point of “lower deck” characters. So those of you who, like me, fell in love with these other characters can breathe easy knowing that you will get to see more from them. In addition, I also enjoy how Ryan still manages to take standard Trek lore and events from the various Original Series episodes and builds on it to enhance both my appreciation of the novel and what I had previous seen on the TV screen.
Overall this was a very competent and entertaining continuation of Ryan’s Klingon-Federation Cold War series. The more intricate development of the characters and some plot points do appear to have come to a halt but the main plot is still moving forward and if you like the more action orientated novel then this book should appeal. Despite my own minor issues I still enjoyed the novel and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
January 18, 2014
I enjoyed Kevin Ryan's "Errand of Vengeance" trilogy a lot. It probed the cold war -like diplomatic impass the fedration had reached with the Klingon Empire in a way that felt very real, from the points of view of a few ordinary people serving on the lower decks of the Enterprise. The final novel in that trilogy "River of Blood" was a disappointment though. As the titillating political tension turned into outwright conflict, Ryan lost his hold on the characters and what started out as sharp political allegory turned into gory war literature in space.
Ryan continues from that point with the same characters in this follow-up trilogy "Errand of Fury". Unfortunately, he continues on the same tracks he left us in; the take is kind of dry and cold, the characters distant and stuffy, and the allegory has turned a bit too overstated. His take on the conflict is also somewhat lacking in originality. Both sides get their page count, but the analysis on war they provide is simplistic. Everything basically works here on the plot level, but the overall feeling I was left with was one of an underwhelming reading experience.
I like the concept of these books, though, as they illuminate a political crisis that materialized out of nowhere in typical 1960's TV style back in the day. It's good to get an attempt to make this particular aspect of the original TV series a bit more meaty and make it current with an angle of analogy with contemporary geopolitics.
Ryan continues from that point with the same characters in this follow-up trilogy "Errand of Fury". Unfortunately, he continues on the same tracks he left us in; the take is kind of dry and cold, the characters distant and stuffy, and the allegory has turned a bit too overstated. His take on the conflict is also somewhat lacking in originality. Both sides get their page count, but the analysis on war they provide is simplistic. Everything basically works here on the plot level, but the overall feeling I was left with was one of an underwhelming reading experience.
I like the concept of these books, though, as they illuminate a political crisis that materialized out of nowhere in typical 1960's TV style back in the day. It's good to get an attempt to make this particular aspect of the original TV series a bit more meaty and make it current with an angle of analogy with contemporary geopolitics.
January 8, 2013
A strong start to what seems to be another interesting trilogy from Kevin Ryan. I'm glad the story from Errand of Vengeance had the chance to be continued, as I truly cared about the characters that were introduced in those books. The story of how the war between the Federation and the Klingons in season one of TOS began is one that deserved a bit of exploration, and Kevin Ryan has continued that effort admirably here.
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June 25, 2008
Looking forward to book 2, definitely a page turner for Trek fans...
November 7, 2014
Straight in with the action, picking up quickly from earlier trilogy
September 17, 2014
Good stuff
I really enjoy Kevin Ryan
I really enjoy Kevin Ryan
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