The Joy Machine (Star Trek, Book 80)

Sturgeon, Theodore,Gunn, James

ISBN 10: 067100221X / ISBN 13: 9780671002213

Published by Star Trek, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Joy Machine (Star Trek, Book 80)
• Publisher: Star Trek
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 067100221X
• ISBN 13: 9780671002213
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Timshel was once the vacation spot of the galaxy, full of culture, naturalbeauty, and friendly, hospitable inhabitants. But now Timshel has cut itselfoff from the universe. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Concerned, theFederation has sent agents to investigate, but none have returned. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise are shocked to discover the truth: the people ofTimshel have succumbed to an insidious new technology that guarantees everycitizen total pleasure, a soul-destroying ecstasy that has enslaved theirentire civilization. Kirk and Spock have faced many threats before, but nowthey face the most seductive menace of all: perfect happiness. And the rest of the Federation may soon fall under the irresistible control ofthe Joy Machine.

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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.