TekWar (The TekWar Series Book 1)

The national bestselling detective novel set in a futuristic Los Angeles by the legendary actor who played the original Captain Kirk on Star Trek!

Jake Cardigan is not satisfied with the thrills of being one of Greater Los Angeles’ toughest cops. He turns to Tek, a computerized brain stimulant. It transports the user to any reality he can imagine. He’s soon addicted to this fantasy-enabler—and it isn’t long before Cardigan is accused of dealing. He cannot convince the mechanized jury of his innocence. The state strips his badge and sentences him to fifteen years in suspended animation. Four years later he’s awakened. His sentence has been changed, but no one will tell him why.

Cardigan’s search for answers takes him to Mexico, where a rogue scientist is attempting to rid the world of Tek. But these efforts have roused powerful enemies. Aiding this quest is the right thing to do. However, for an ex-con, doing good can be the most dangerous decision of all.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

An ex-policeman caught in the schemes of drug lords, unscrupulous businessmen, and his one-time allies turns private detective to track down a missing scientist whose invention could win the war against the insidious computerized drug known as “Tek.” Set in a futuristic, high-tech world of robots, androids, and designer drugs, this first novel by Shatner (better known as Star Trek ‘s Captain Kirk) should appeal to most fans of fast-paced sf action-adventure.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“A futuristic thriller!” —Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

William Shatner (b. 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, and film director. He is known for his irreverent charm. His star turn as Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek television series made him famous. Many other roles also contributed to his fame. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Shatner was cast in Star Trek as the courageous, unpredictable Captain James T. Kirk in 1966. The show became a cult hit in syndication, leading to a number of spin-offs and movies. Shatner starred in seven Star Trek films beginning with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. He later played leading roles on the television series T.J. Hooker (1982–86) and Boston Legal (2004–08). Shatner has also published a number of novels. Most notably, he authored TekWar (1989). This science-fiction thriller inspired eight sequels, video games, and a television series. When he isn’t working, Shatner and his wife, Elizabeth, divide their time between Southern California and Kentucky.