Journey to the final frontier of sci-fi zombie horror! Jim Pike was the world’s biggest Star Trek fan—until two tours of duty in Afghanistan destroyed his faith in the human race. Now he sleepwalks through life as the assistant manager of a small hotel in downtown Houston. But when hundreds of Trekkies arrive in his lobby for a science-fiction convention, Jim finds himself surrounded by … surrounded by costumed Klingons, Vulcans, and Ferengi—plus a strange virus that transforms its carriers into savage, flesh-eating zombies!
As bloody corpses stumble to life and the planet teeters on the brink of total apocalypse, Jim must deliver a ragtag crew of fanboys and fangirls to safety. Dressed in homemade uniforms and armed with prop phasers, their prime directive is to survive. But how long can they last in the ultimate no-win scenario?
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Oh this story was so good! Funny, but also a bit tragic because of some of the good characters not making it. I won’t say who since I don’t want to have any spoilers. All I can say is read it. It’s a tiny bit slow in the beginning, but speeds up and soon you are rooting for the lead characters to make it.
Being a major Star Trek fan I had to get this book as soon as I saw it. This was a really fun novel as far as I am concerned. The writing was great and made good use of the world of Star Trek and its characters as well as those from Star Wars ( Personally I don’t think there would have been a Star Wars if not for Star Trek to lead the way). There were what I believe were a few nods, though I could be wrong, to characters from the show. The characters for the most part were interesting and felt fleshed out enough that you were invested in whether or not they survived.
Jim Pike (James T. Kirk and Christopher Pike)had been a fan of Star Trek when he was younger, but after his tour of duty in Afghanistan and the loss of his squad he no longer wishes to indulge in that fantasy world. He is working at the hotel which is hosting The Gulf Con for Trekkie’s, an exclusive convention for Star Trek fans only. He just wants to get through it with minimal fuss. The best thing about the whole thing is that his sister is attending with some friends and plans to spend some time with her big brother.
They are not far from Johnson Space Center and the secrets that it houses which could cause the destruction of all mankind. There are many Star Trek fans working there and they manage to bring something to the convention that stops it before it going. A zombie virus is unleashed and all those people who wanted to boldly go end up gone and back to munch on their crews.
It did take me a few chapters in to really get into it but I was going to finish no matter what just because it combined two of my favorite things, Star Trek and zombies. This has a bit more of twist than just throwing zombies into the mix with our Trekkie and it was a pretty good one that caught me a little off guard. If you want something that will make you smile, make you laugh, and gross you out a bit, then this is for you.
Pretty hysterical take on the “Zombie Apocalypse”!
I really started reading this thinking I was game for a shitty book, but I was wrong! Kevin David Anderson does exactly what the cover title proposes: a campy zombie novel with a twist — a twist where no man has gone before.
This is no Death Troopers: Star Wars Legends, mind you, but it’s very enjoyable (specially having only 256 pages), although the reader should meet certain qualifications to really enjoy this book: first, you have to know your Star Trek. I mean it. The text is packed with obscure references and campy “cameos” that the casual Star Trek fan will certainly miss. Also, you have to like zombie tales, because this book is gory!
The text is simple, direct, and not over the top with verbiage. The author wasn’t trying to win a Nobel or a Pulitzer prize with the book, just some readers, and I think he accomplished it. There’s even some love for Star Wars fans — trust me, princess. Is it worth the full cover price? No. But if you find «Night of the Living Trekkies» at a garage sale or a used books store, grab it right away (I bought mine for $0.01 at Amazon). You’re going to enjoy it.
If you are a fan of Star Trek or zombies, this will be your new favorite book. Even if you are not, it’s still a fun read. I loved it!
This is a great and funny book. The whole thing about “the red shirt guys” at a Star Trek convention was hysterical! If you love Star Trek and zombies you must read this book!
A nice, campy read like an entertaining B movie
This book is very entertaining. Never thought Zombies could have such a tiny twist (such as the eye) that can change the story. Thanks!
Comfortable and entertaining.
It’s a quick read and has a good dose of humor. It really pulled me in to the story early in the book.
Star Trek in a zombie apocalypse! What could be better? Go where man has never been!
Great take on zombies! if you love zombies and star trek you WONT be disappointed. Easy to read and entertaining!
Really an entertaining read, packed with Trek trivia. Most enjoyable and recommended.
A fun romp with zombies and endless Star Trek puns. What’s not to love!
Loved it! Very fun take on the genre – not the normal zombie fiction. That the action takes place in a Star Trek convention, with the players being mega-nerds is just too fun!