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Redshirts is a quick read, full of wit, space battles, smart dialogue, and is easily one of the funniest books ive read in the last two years. He has also worked as a creative consultant for stargate universe which is a tv series. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. While you truly dont need to be a devoted star trek buff to appreciate all the.
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