An original spin-off novel set in the popular <i>Star Trek: The Next Generation</i> universe from<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author James Swallow!<br><br>In the wake of political upheaval across the United Federation of Planets, Admiral William Riker and the crew of the<i>U.S.S. Titan</i> find themselves in uncertain waters as roles aboard the ship change to reflect a new mandate and a new mission. On orders from Starfleet,<i>Titan</i> sets out toward the edge of Federation space to tackle its latest assignment: to work with an alien species known as the Dinac, who are taking their first steps into the galaxy at large as a newly warp-capable civilization.<br><br>But when disaster befalls the Dinac, the <i>Titan</i> crew discovers they have unknowingly drawn the attention of a deadly, merciless enemy—a nightmare from Riker’s past lurking in the darkness. Friendships will be tested to the limit as familiar faces and new allies must risk everything in a fight against an unstoppable invader—or a horrific threat will be unleashed on the galaxy!<br><br>™, ®, &amp; © 2015 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.