num_pages: 385
description: One simple act and the troubles of the United Federation of Planets have grown darker overnight. The mystery behind the heinous terrorist attack that has rocked the Federation to its core grows ever deeper and William Riker finds himself beset by rumors and half-truths as the U.S.S. Titan is ordered back to Earth on emergency orders from the admiralty. Soon Riker finds himself drawn into a game of political intrigue bearing witness to members of Starfleet being detainedincluding people he considered friendspending an investigation at the highest levels. And while Riker tries to navigate the corridors of power Titans tactical officer Tuvok is given a series of clandestine orders that lead him into a gray world of secrets lies and deniable operations. Who can be trusted when the law falls silent and justice becomes a quest for revenge? For the crew of the U.S.S. Titan the search for answers will become a battle for every ideal the Federation stands for. . .
language: English
title: The Poisoned Chalice
publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek