Preview
  • Star Trek, The Next Generation: The Genesis Wave, Book 1 (Adapted)

  • By: John Vornholt
  • Narrated by: Tim Russ
  • Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (323 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Star Trek, The Next Generation: The Genesis Wave, Book 1 (Adapted)

By: John Vornholt
Narrated by: Tim Russ
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $8.21

Buy for $8.21

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Intended to create life from nothingness, the Genesis Wave had the potential to become a weapon of awe-inspiring destructiveness, capable of rearranging matter and life energy on a planetary scale. After the cataclysmic explosion of the Genesis Planet, and the Klingon Empire's attempt to steal the top-secret technology for its own military purposes, Starfleet wisely decided to destroy all data and records on Project Genesis, hoping to bury its deadly secrets forever.

Nearly a century later, all that remains of Genesis is the knowledge stored in the mind of an elderly, almost-forgotten scientist named Dr. Carol Marcus. But Dr. Marcus has gone missing, and a menace from bygone days has come rushing back with a vengeance.

Sweeping across the Alpha Quadrant at a terrifying speed, a mysterious wave of energy is wiping out populations of entire planets. The Starship Enterprise, commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, is the first Starfleet vessel to discover the threat. Billions of living beings and hundreds of inhabited planets lie in the path of the mutagenic wave. Earth and the Romulan Empire face total obliteration.

To discover the origin of the wave, Picard and his crew must probe the long-buried mysteries of the past. But even if he can uncover the shocking history of the Genesis Wave, is there any way to save the future from its unleashed fury?

©2001 Paramount Pictures, All Rights Reserved; AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. (P)2001 Paramount Pictures, All Rights Reserved
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about Star Trek, The Next Generation: The Genesis Wave, Book 1 (Adapted)

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    171
  • 4 Stars
    86
  • 3 Stars
    44
  • 2 Stars
    12
  • 1 Stars
    10
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    130
  • 4 Stars
    47
  • 3 Stars
    12
  • 2 Stars
    2
  • 1 Stars
    6
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    127
  • 4 Stars
    36
  • 3 Stars
    21
  • 2 Stars
    7
  • 1 Stars
    8

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Loved it!

Great narration by Tim Russ, flawlessly moving from voice to voice! Can't wait to listen to part 2! The story has such a great mix of characters with nostalgia from the original series!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

Great Book

This was a great book. The Star Trek sound effects add to the story, it wouldn't be the same without them.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

5 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Shame it's abridged.

Narration is excellent. I believe Tim Russ was on Star Trek. An excellent storyline, with nods to Star Trek 3. A must-have for any Star Trek fans.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

great book

Loved it got the second book right away. great sound effects they help tell the story visually

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

A Gripping Story That's Cut Short

This really felt like a Gripping episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which I would have enjoyed much more if it hadn't been abridged.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Genesis Wave

I love GW part one, on to part 2. I have always enjoyed Tim Russ on Voyager. Ditto here as the narrator. The sound effects were an extra bonus. Every character was awesome, they brought the book to life.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Very good book 👍

This was very good, much better then the new books. Is is up there with The Thron Trilogy.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

This was my first audio book experience and I never thought listening could be so dynamic. Tim Russ gave a great performance in his readings. The music and sounds supporting the reading were spectacular.

I highly recommend this series!!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

6 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Just OK

I found the sound effects to be distracting. Tim Russ’ voice is monotonal and not very good to delineate characters

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

A good start to the series

John Vornholt is an experienced Star Trek author, and most of his books are solidly entertaining. This one is no exception, as Russ renders a competent reading. Be very aware, however, that this is book 1 of 3, so it isn't satisfying as a stand-alone read. In other words, be prepared to commit to the entire series before you ever get this installment.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

6 people found this helpful