''Ghost-Walker'' is a

science fiction Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space ...

novel by American writer

Barbara Hambly Barbara Hambly (born August 28, 1951) is an American novelist and screenwriter within the genres of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She is the author of the bestselling Benjamin January mystery series featuring a ...

, part of the '' Star Trek: The Original Series'' saga.

Plot

Elcidar Beta III, inhabited by the Midgwins, is a planet strategically located between the Federation and the

Klingon The Klingons ( ; Klingon language, Klingon: ''tlhIngan'' ) are a humanoid species of aliens in the science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the Star Trek: The Original Series, original ''Star T ...

empire. The Midgwins' refusal to embrace technological advances have left their planet devastated and their people endangered. The ''U.S.S. Enterprise'' tries to help but is hampered by a murderous force that roams its corridors seemingly at will.

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