385: A Better Introduction
Literary Treks: A Star Trek Books and Comics Podcast
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Show Notes
Gateways: Chainmail. Books set in the Star Trek universe that aren't based on any of the television series can be a mixed bag when it comes to fan reception.
In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan talk about the second book in the Gateways series, Chainmail. We discuss the Challenger, it being out there, character work, worldview differences, drawbacks, Riutta and her people, use of the gateway, timey-whimy, thematic link, by the end, a page from Kirk, our ratings and final thoughts.
In the news we talk about the Lower Decks comic, Warp Your Own Way. News Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way (00:02:53)
Feature: Chainmail Star Trek: Challenger (00:05:46) It's Out There (00:11:49) Character Work (00:15:49) Worldview Difference (00:23:41) Drawbacks (00:26:03) Riutta and Her People (00:26:50) Use of the Gateway (00:30:57) Timey-Whimy (00:34:12) Thematic Link (00:37:29) By the End (00:39:46) A Page From Kirk's Book (00:42:44) Ratings (00:45:12) Final Thoughts (00:48:10)
Hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan
Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)