''The Starless World'' is a

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novel by American writer

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, set in the

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universe and involving a

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. It contains the canonical character

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. It was originally published by

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in 1978.

Plot summary

The ''Enterprise'' is sent to investigate Klingon activity in the galactic core. They encounter a shuttlecraft piloted by Thomas Clayton, from the long-lost ship, the USS ''Rickover''. Clayton is also an old friend of Kirk's, a former roommate from his time at Starfleet Academy. Kirk is prepared to dismiss his unfortunate friend as a madman until a mysterious force seizes control of the ship. Clayton declares the ''Enterprise'' is now going to meet his new god.

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