Synthesis.

The Titan crew find themselves confronting one of their deepest fears which have only been accentuated by their recent experience with the Borg invasion, will they be able to over come and save the universe from extinction?

In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bruce Gibson, who returns to the show to continue the 24th century novels with Synthesis. We discuss where the Titan is, AI, valid points the Sentries, pride and prejudice, unintended consequences, the Null, ratings and final thoughts.

In the news section Chris Jones joins Matthew to wrap up the Seven's Reckoning series with it's fourth and final issue.

News
Seven's Reckoning #4 (00:02:08)

Feature: Synthesis
Welcome Back Bruce (00:13:51)
Where the Titan Is (00:16:12)
AI (00:16:59)
Valid Points (00:25:25)
The Sentries (00:27:11)
Pride and Prejudice (00:36:27)
Unintended Consequences (00:49:04)
The Null (00:53:32)
Ratings (00:58:28)
Final Thoughts (01:00:58)

Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones

Guest
Bruce Gibson

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Too Long a Sacrifice.

In the middle of the Dominion War, DS9 suffers a bombing on the Promenade at one of the restaurants, as well as a rash of murders that puts a big trade deal in jeopardy which could have dire consequences on the war effort for Starfleet.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones discuss the comic series Too Long a Sacrifice. We discuss the art for the comic, all four of the issues and give our ratings.

In the news section we talk about the upcoming comic releases and have an announcement you'll want to tune in for!

News
Upcoming Comics (00:03:33)
An Announcement! (00:05:42)

Feature: Too Long a Sacrifice
The Art (00:07:37)
Issue 1 (00:13:14)
Issue 2 (00:23:05)
Issue 3 (00:37:00)
Issue 4 (00:53:21)
Ratings (01:01:13)
Final Thoughts (01:04:31)

Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

James Swallow: The Dark Veil.

With the end of the first season of Star Trek Picard, there were still a lot of questions about what happened in those years between Star Trek Nemesis and the first episode of the series, especially with regards to Riker and his command of the Titan.

In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones welcome James Swallow to talk about his new book, The Dark Veil. We discuss the Titan in canon, the Riker, writing Thad, fear, Picard and a different response, twisted truth, the Jazari, AI, learning from the past, a cameo, what's next for James and our final thoughts.

In the news section we review some comics, Seven's Reckoning #3 and Year Five #18.

News
Seven's Reckoning #3 (00:03:08)
Year Five #18 (00:09:51)

Feature: James Swallow
The Titan in Canon (00:16:37)
Troi and Riker (00:24:06)
Writing Thad (00:27:48)
Fear (00:33:05)
Picard's Part and Different Responses (00:38:52)
Twisted Truth (00:47:20)
The Jazari (00:53:04)
AI (01:03:05)
Learning From the Past (01:06:58)
A Cameo (01:14:38)
What's Next for James (01:23:41)
Final Thoughts (01:26:56)

Hosts
Matthew Rushing and C Bryan Jones

Guest
James Swallow

Production
Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)