The Joy Machine

Star Trek #80

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Author

James E. Gunn

Contributions

Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress) - Contributor
Sturgeon, Theodore - Contributor

Publication

1996 - Pocket Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

69,500 words, Guess

Page Count

278 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

Internet Archivejoymachinenovel00gunn
ISBN-10067100221X
ISBN-139780671002213
WikidataQ54825010
Library of Congress Control Number97814479

and 3 more

OCLC Control Number35290091
Better World Books9780671002213
Open LibraryOL24505327M

Classifications

DDC813/.54
DDC[Fic]
LCCCPB Box no. 508 vol. 22

and 1 more

LCCCPB

Description

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 Enterprise 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.