First of all, let me acknowledge Mr. Cox for taking on the monumental task of a triology. As an author myself, I certainly appreciate the commitment.Secondly, it could easily have been pruned down to one volume. I only read through all three because I am a die-hard ST:TNG fan, thirsty for my heros after the long drought of their adventures (hint, hint to the powers that be). Anyway, what a disappointment to wait so long and so eagerly, only to receive this very boring set of books. Oh well, maybe next time...