Warped. Star Trek books had a long history of event hardcover novels for The Original Series as well as The Next Generation, but for Deep Space Nine, the trend seemed to grind to a halt.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the first DS9 hardcover, Warped. We discuss early DS9, a Bajoran coup, a license of freedom, the truth will set you free, a spiritual side, the voices our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news second we look at the second issue of Lower Decks and the first issue of a new series called Star Trek. News Lower Decks #1 (00:03:17) Star Trek #1 (00:07:32)

Feature: Warped Early DS9 (00:15:32) Bajoran Coup (00:22:24) A License of Freedom (00:31:49) The Truth Will Set You Free (00:37:25) A Spiritual Side (00:44:18) The Voices (00:51:16) Ratings (00:58:46) Final Thoughts (01:02:25)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Second Self. Star Trek: Picard lead to the end of the lit-verse for Star Trek which in turn has opened the doors for writers to fill in the gaps between the previous shows and the new series.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Second Self. We discuss the structure, living with the past, history, gritty, complexity of life, plain simple Garak, hope, hypocrites, our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news we have so much to talk about with new book news, two new comics coming, as well as our review of Stargazer #2, Lower Decks #1, Mirror War: Troi and Star Trek 400. News New Book News (00:02:56) Illyrian Enigma Announcement (00:05:28) Star Trek Defiant Announcement (00:09:20) Stargazer #2 (00:14:37) Lower Decks #1 (00:22:57) Mirror War: Troi (00:25:38) Star Trek 400 (00:28:24)

Feature: Second Self The Structure (00:36:01) Living With the Past (00:42:46) History (00:51:45) Gritty (00:57:26) Complexity of Life (01:02:48) Plain Simple Garak (01:06:59) Hope (01:17:56) Hypocrites (01:25:03) Ratings (01:28:36) Final Thoughts (01:31:20)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

New Earth: Challenger. The mission that the Enterprise has had to help safeguard the colonists of Belle Terre has been harder and more taxing that anyone expected, yet it is about to come to a close, but not before one more unexpected challenge.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about the final book of the New Earth series, Challenger. We discuss Kirk and Spock, Uhura and McCoy, the criminal element, the USS Peleilu, a new starship, coexist, bringing all things together, our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news section we look at two comics recently released, Mirror War #8 and the Star Trek: Picard comic set between seasons 2 and 3, Stargazer's first issue. News Mirror War #8 (00:03:13) Stargazer #1 (00:08:23)

Feature: Challenger Kirk and Spock (00:21:20) Uhura and McCoy (00:29:27) The Criminal Element (00:32:14) The USS Peleilu (00:38:02) A New Starship (00:46:07) Coexist (00:50:25) Bringing All Things Together (00:53:35) Ratings (01:01:02) Final Thoughts (01:02:46)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Federation. Star Trek books and comics have been a backbone of the franchise from almost the beginning of the series, getting fans through many lean years when there was little hope of more stories being told onscreen.

In this 350th episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt celebrate by talking about the beloved book, Federation. We discuss it being a monumental book, Cochrane, war, Thorsen, connecting the universe, bringing the generations together, our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news we discuss 350 episodes of the show and review Mirror War 7. News Episode 350 (00:01:51) Mirror War #7 (00:08:13)

Feature: Federation A Monumental Book (00:12:46) Cochrane (00:16:50) War (00:30:07) Thorsen (00:34:55) Connecting the Universe (00:43:21) Bringing the Generations Together (00:47:08) Ratings (00:57:05) Final Thoughts (00:59:49)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

New Earth: Thin Air. The planet of Belle Terre has been through hell as have the colonists from the Federation but what was thought to be a random Klaud attack may have made the planet uninhabitable for life, forever unless the crew of the Enterprise can come up with a solution in a matter of days.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about New Earth: Thin Air. We discuss a new problem, bluffing, a sickness, the solution, a death, our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news we have two Mirror War comics to discuss, issue six and the one-shot, Sisko. News Mirror War #6 (00:03:10) Mirror War: Sisko (00:07:11)

Feature: Thin Air A New Problem (00:13:04) Bluffing (00:20:01) A Sickness (00:23:57) The Solution (00:30:36) A Death (00:35:59) Ratings (00:40:11) Final Thoughts (00:42:39)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Daedalus's Children. The crew of the NX-01 finds themselves in a unique position, they're no longer in our universe and the one they find themselves in is hostile to the very proteins they need for survival, plus there is the possibility of the crew finding themselves in the middle of a civil war.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Daedalus's Children. We discuss the timeline question, writing style, an alternate universe, losses and gains, lasting peace, getting home, our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news section Casey gives Matt his thoughts on the fourth issue of Adventures in the 32nd Century. News Adventures in the 32nd Century #4 (00:03:55)

Feature: Daedalus's Children The Timeline Question (00:10:50) Writing Style (00:16:14) An Alternate Universe (00:18:55) Losses and Gains (00:26:41) Lasting Peace (00:37:08) Getting Home (00:39:47) Ratings (00:44:47) Final Thoughts (00:47:38)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

New Earth: The Flaming Arrow. The colony of Belle Terre seems to just get out of the frying pan, only to find themselves in the fire, which leaves the crew of the Enterprise the task of once again finding a miracle to save the planet.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt discuss the fourth book in the New Earth series, The Flaming Arrow. We discuss following up, a new threat, Kirk's romance, making "friends", no follow up, our ratings and final thoughts.

Feature: The Flaming Arrow Following Up (00:03:35) New Threat (00:11:20) Kirk a Little Romance (00:20:22) Making "Friends" (00:25:15) No Follow Up (00:30:44) Ratings (00:33:54) Final Thoughts (00:36:50)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Daedalus. The crew of the NX-01 has come across an anomaly that baffles even T'Pol so of course they must investigate and that's were everything goes horribly wrong leaving Trip and Hoshi stranded with a group of aliens in the middle of a civil war and the Enterprise captured.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about Daedalus. We discuss back with Enterprise, through the ringer, what happened, interesting parts, what will you do to survive, Trip's romance, the last revelation our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news section Casey gives his review of the third issue of Adventures in the 32nd Century! News Adventures in the 32nd Century #3 (00:03:17)

Feature: Daedalus Back With Enterprise (00:07:28) Through the Ringer (00:09:10) What Happened (00:16:51) Interesting Parts (00:22:30) What Will You Do to Survive (00:26:15) Trip's Romance (00:28:59) The Last Revelation (00:35:26) Ratings (00:42:18) Final Thoughts (00:45:36)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

New Earth: Rough Trails. It is out of the frying pan and into the fire for the colonists of Belle Terre as the Quake Moon situation has been resolved, yet it has left only half of the planet inhabitable, feeling more like Ceti Alpha V than the planet on the cover.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt talk about New Earth: Rough Trails. We discuss Chekov, the romance, barbarians at the gate, no big three, a hard life, power and profit, our ratings and final thoughts. Feature: New Earth: Rough Trails Chekov's Terrible Day (00:03:54) The Romance (00:09:53) Barbarians at the Gate (00:15:15) No Big Three (00:23:59) A Hard Life (00:29:52) Power and Profit (00:38:30) Ratings (00:46:02) Final Thoughts (00:49:52)

Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

The Left Hand of Destiny: Book Two. The Empire has imploded as Morjod, backed by his mother, works to hunt down the resistance of Martok and his small band of followers so that they can remake the Klingon empire in their image.

In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt talk the final book in The Left Hand of Destiny duology. We discuss why Ezri is here, family, Klingon sickness, the enemy, a second coming our ratings and final thoughts.

In the news we react to the news of a new book as well as review Mirror War #5 and Adventure in the 32nd Century #2. News Big News (00:02:20) Mirror War #5 (00:05:25) Adventures in the 32nd Century #2 (00:13:01)

Feature: The Left Hand of Destiny: Book Two Why Ezri is Here (00:19:01) Family (00:27:33) Klingon Sickness (00:32:40) The Enemy (00:42:30) A Second Coming (00:48:10) Ratings (00:56:27) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Bruce Gibson and Casey Pettitt

Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)