Journey to deep space and learn how James Tiberius Kirk became one of the greatest space heroes in theStar Trekuniverse.

From appearances in live-action and animated television shows, a series of films, comics, video games, and more, James T. Kirk is an established space captain in pop culture.

Star Trekremains one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Kirk is one of the most famous and highly decorated captains in the history of Starfleet. As the commanding officer of starships like theU.S.S. Enterprise, viewers follow his adventures through space. But did you know that Kirk wasnt even the shows first Captain? And that theStar Trekseries almost didnt happen?

Author M. D. Payne takes readers aboard Starfleet starships as Kirk explores new worlds, encounters new villains, and boldly goes where no man has gone before.