The Rift is a 1991 novel by American writer Peter David.
Story
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The story begins with Captain Pike, seen in the original pilot episode for Star Trek. It then features Captain Kirk and his crew from the future.
Mr. Spock learns his favorite word, "fascinating", from the female first officer known only as Number One, deciding it wasn't too emotional and would be a good word to remember for the future.
Background
David submitted three novel outlines to Paramount, written in three different styles. The two he thought were good were rejected, and the one he said was "simply a conglomeration of old cliches from previous Star Trek episodes" was the only one they liked, and approved. He has said that it was designed to make the other two look good, and wasn't designed to be the one they picked.
The book was nomitated for the Prometheus Award for Best Novel of 1992, by the Libertarian Futurist Society.
References
- "PAPERBACK BEST SELLERS: November 3, 1991 (Published 1991)". The New York Times. 3 November 1991. Archived from the original on 2017-08-16.
- Peter David's official website
- "The Locus Index to SF Awards: 1992 Prometheus Awards". Locus. Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2014-01-09.