''The Klingon Gambit'' is a

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novel by American writer

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, part of the ''

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Synopsis

The Klingon ship ''Terror'' has recently murdered the innocent crew of a Vulcan science ship. The ''Enterprise'' is sent to meet this new threat, only to fall apart from within. Crew members throw immature temper tantrums. Orders are ignored. One by one, the crew are losing their minds.

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