A Romulan-Reman civil war... Ambassador Spock assassinated... and closer to home, a violent rebellion against him by his son. There are crises enough for James T. Kirk to contend with. Then comes a call when he least expects it: one last time, the Federation is asking for his help... With the civil war on Romulus averted, Kirk is finally free to seek out the truth behind the death of his oldest and closest friend. Was Spock killed by the shadowy organisation known as the Totality? A generous offer from Starfleet provides him with the starship he needs in order to reach his goal. Their only proviso: that they can call on his help if they need him. But what happened to Spock is not his only worry: Joseph, his son, is rebelling wildly against the restrictions placed on him as the price of Romulan peace. Is the Totality somehow also linked to Joseph's rage? But before he can find the answers to either troubling question, Kirk receives a call from Admiral Janeway, asking him to save the
