Trek Tuesday Mixing History and Star Trek: Greg Cox’s Eugenics Wars Novels Revisited

On the Sci-Fi Talk Podcast,  this week’s Trek Tuesday segment, we have a special guest – Greg Cox, the New York Times bestselling author. Greg takes us on a thrilling journey through his series of novels that delve into the infamous Eugenics Wars, inspired by the iconic Star Trek episode “Space Seed” and the film “The Wrath of Khan.”Greg Cox’s unique storytelling combines actual historical events with the Star Trek universe, adding some of your favorite characters from the original series to create an unforgettable reading experience. Join us as they discuss the first volume and its standout moments, including a captivating sequence set in Lenin’s tomb. Don’t worry, no spoilers here, but we definitely recommend giving it a read! One of the highlights of the conversation is the incorporation of pop culture references from the time, such as Ronald Reagan’s jelly beans and the infamous New Coke. Greg’s attention to detail will invoke a wave of nostalgia and make you feel fully immersed in the world he has created.Tony and Greg also touch upon the Bond-like nature of Greg’s novels, where Khan plays the role of a villain with a secret empire, facing off against the courageous characters of Roberta and Gary Seven. 

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