The Joy Machine: Star Trek Book

The Story

Timshel was once the vacation spot of the galaxy, full of culture, naturalbeauty, and friendly, hospitable inhabitants. But now Timshel has cut itselfoff from the universe. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Concerned, theFederation 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 ofTimshel have succumbed to an insidious new technology that guarantees everycitizen total pleasure, a soul-destroying ecstasy that has enslaved theirentire civilization. Kirk and Spock have faced many threats before, but nowthey face the most seductive menace of all: perfect happiness. And the rest of the Federation may soon fall under the irresistible control ofthe Joy Machine.