--- product_id: 233905678 title: "Taking Wing" price: "RM9" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/233905678-taking-wing store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # Taking Wing **Price:** RM9 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Taking Wing - **How much does it cost?** RM9 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/233905678-taking-wing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Taking Wing [Martin, Michael A., Mangels, Andy] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Taking Wing Review: Worthy of Adding to Star Trek Canon - This was the first Star Trek novel I've read, and I went into it with pretty high expectations give that a number of people have strongly recommended this series. I had been anxious to discover what happens in the world of Star Trek following the frustrating film that was Nemesis. Though the novels are not considered canon, in lieu of a new series set after the TNG movies, this really is the next best thing. Long-time TNG fans will appreciate the respect and attention to detail given to Riker and Troi, as well as other returning faces. They are faithfully represented and read on the page as you know them on screen, but have also matured as characters. The new crewmembers are extremely diverse by design but very distinct and identifiable. I didn't expect to enjoy the time spent away from the main characters nearly as much as I did. Action in the story reads fast and entertaining, but the novel isn't all flash and no substance. Some parts are genuinely moving. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. If I had one complaint its that a disproportionate amount of the story plays out in characters' inner-monologues. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but it interrupts scenes of dialogue quite often with a paragraph of italicized musings. Happy to say that in the second book, Red King, which I'm reading now this seems to be much less frequent. I'm sure it was necessitated by introducing such a large number of new characters. In summary, this series is definitely worth being folded into Star Trek's illustrious canon. It would make a great miniseries. Review: Great Book.. - The first in the Star Trek Titan Series, Taking Wing has an interesting story-line that is a quick followup to the last of the "old" Star Trek movies, Star Trek: Nemesis. This book focuses on the USS Titan, which is Captained by the newly appointed Captain Riker, and is the first ship to be staffed by an immensely diverse crew of aliens. One of my chief complaints about Star Trek, is if the Federation is truly a multi-alien based civilization, then why is it that humans or extremely humanoid looking aliens run everything from the presidency, to the starships, engine rooms, star bases, etc.. and this book STARTS the discussion about it. The books main focus is on how the Romulan empire has been impacted after the actions of Shinzon, and what they mean for the future of not only the Romulan empire, but the Federation and Klingons as well. I finished the book rather quickly, which means that it kept my interest the entire time.. however I was disappointed that the book seemed to mention past books so much, especially since this is a "first book" in the series... but it didn't hurt the overall story and I have already finished the second book. A great read for anyone who likes Star Trek! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,171,481 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,319 in Space Operas #4,144 in Science Fiction Adventures #50,984 in American Literature (Books) | | Book 1 of 10 | Star Trek-Titan | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (940) | | Dimensions | 4.19 x 1 x 6.75 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0743496272 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0743496278 | | Item Weight | 6.1 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | March 29, 2005 | | Publisher | Pocket Books/Star Trek | ## Images ![Taking Wing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hO0L3YsHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthy of Adding to Star Trek Canon *by A***O on January 10, 2017* This was the first Star Trek novel I've read, and I went into it with pretty high expectations give that a number of people have strongly recommended this series. I had been anxious to discover what happens in the world of Star Trek following the frustrating film that was Nemesis. Though the novels are not considered canon, in lieu of a new series set after the TNG movies, this really is the next best thing. Long-time TNG fans will appreciate the respect and attention to detail given to Riker and Troi, as well as other returning faces. They are faithfully represented and read on the page as you know them on screen, but have also matured as characters. The new crewmembers are extremely diverse by design but very distinct and identifiable. I didn't expect to enjoy the time spent away from the main characters nearly as much as I did. Action in the story reads fast and entertaining, but the novel isn't all flash and no substance. Some parts are genuinely moving. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. If I had one complaint its that a disproportionate amount of the story plays out in characters' inner-monologues. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but it interrupts scenes of dialogue quite often with a paragraph of italicized musings. Happy to say that in the second book, Red King, which I'm reading now this seems to be much less frequent. I'm sure it was necessitated by introducing such a large number of new characters. In summary, this series is definitely worth being folded into Star Trek's illustrious canon. It would make a great miniseries. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book.. *by O***O on March 28, 2009* The first in the Star Trek Titan Series, Taking Wing has an interesting story-line that is a quick followup to the last of the "old" Star Trek movies, Star Trek: Nemesis. This book focuses on the USS Titan, which is Captained by the newly appointed Captain Riker, and is the first ship to be staffed by an immensely diverse crew of aliens. One of my chief complaints about Star Trek, is if the Federation is truly a multi-alien based civilization, then why is it that humans or extremely humanoid looking aliens run everything from the presidency, to the starships, engine rooms, star bases, etc.. and this book STARTS the discussion about it. The books main focus is on how the Romulan empire has been impacted after the actions of Shinzon, and what they mean for the future of not only the Romulan empire, but the Federation and Klingons as well. I finished the book rather quickly, which means that it kept my interest the entire time.. however I was disappointed that the book seemed to mention past books so much, especially since this is a "first book" in the series... but it didn't hurt the overall story and I have already finished the second book. A great read for anyone who likes Star Trek! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mind of Will Riker *by B***E on May 25, 2013* Throughout the STNG series, the main characters developed their roles to the extent that more than one story and more than one take on the current situation had evolved. As the series progressed, it was more than a story of one man and his quest for exploration and discovery. Cmdr. William T. Riker had to discover for himself the kind of officer he was going to be; be it a shadow of the infamous Capt. Picard, or use the new Riker-style which I call it, and was hoping very much to see. The title of this book by Michael Martin could not have been named more appropriately. Taking place shortly after the Dominion War, Starfleet Command had to rebuild not only new ships but also new crews. Michael Martin went above and beyond any other Star Trek author with the crew of the U.S.S. Titan and could not have picked a better Captain in Will Riker. To quote a phrase from Guinan in the STNG episode of "The Best of Both Worlds", "...if Picard wrote the book on this ship, then it is time to throw that book away." It took some time and "seasoning" but the now Capt. Riker not only is the commander of the most eclectic crew in Starfleet history, but his character is definitely "Taking Wing". --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/233905678-taking-wing](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/233905678-taking-wing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*