The Joy Machine
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James Gunn
Timshel was once the vacation spot of the galaxy, full of culture, natural beauty, and friendly, hospitable inhabitants. But now Timshel has cut itself off from the universe. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Concerned, the Federation has sent agents to investigate, but none have returned. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship EnterpriseTM are shocked to discover the truth: the people of Timshel have succumbed to an insidious new technology that guarantees every citizen total pleasure, a soul-destroying ecstasy that has enslaved their entire civilization. Kirk and Spock have faced many threats before, but now they face the most seductive menace of all: perfect happiness. And the rest of the Federation may soon fall under the irresistible control of the Joy Machine.
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Author
James Gunn
Pages
288
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2000-09-22
ISBN
0743420314 9780743420310
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"This story, written by James Gunn, Sr., with the original Star Trek crew is very much in line with the stories of that series. James Kirk is given a very unusual problem to solve: after beaming down to Planet Timshel with his principal officers, Spock, đź–– Uhura, and McCoy, he finds a people under a strange type of coercion; be as happy as each citizen, or be forced to cooperate. As usual, Kirk reunites with a former lover, and tries to learn more about Timshel's new laws. I admit, the flow of the story ebbed and flowed, but ultimately, this is a fun story with some excitement. "
Errika Mason