More Beautiful Than Death

In this original novel set in the thrilling "Kelvin Universe" of Star Trek, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise accompany Ambassador Sarek to the dilithium-rich planet Akiron, only to discover it besieged by mysterious creatures deemed demons by the locals. While Sarek instructs Kirk to abandon the mission, the resolute captain refuses to leave the inhabitants in peril, leading to a confrontation that tests his beliefs. Simultaneously, a young Vulcan aide named L'Nel aboard the Enterprise harbors a dangerous secret, with a chilling objective tied to Spock's life.