Novels by John M. Ford 2

The greatest fortune in dilithium crystals ever seen has been found on a small planet named Direidi. Under the terms of the Organian Peace Treaty, the planet will go to the side best able to develop the planet and its resources. Each side will contest the prize with the prime of its fleet. For the Federation - Captain James T. Kirk and the Starship Enterprise. For the Klingons -- Captain Kaden vestai-Oparai and the Fire Blossom.

Klingon Captain Krenn is a ruthless war strategist. But on a mission to Earth, Krenn learns a lesson in peace. Only Krenn can prevent a war -- at the risk of his own life!