The Ashes of Eden. In 1995, the first novel of what came to be known as the “Shatner-verse” hit bookshelves. This book spawned a series that would last for ten books and twelve years, featuring all-new adventures about James T. Kirk, penned by William Shatner himself. Journey with us back in time as we take a look at where it all began! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther talk about William Shatner’s The Ashes of Eden. We discuss opinions on the Shatnerverse, getting older, when fantasies become reality, interesting villains, The Heart of Darkness and Insurrection, the crew reunited and our ratings. In the new segment we discuss the latest issue of Starfleet Academy #3 News Starfleet Acadamy #3 (00:02:39) Feature: Back in 1995 (00:14:27) Opinions on the Shatnerverse (00:16:51) Getting Older (00:20:57) When Fantasies Become Reality (00:23:31) Interesting Villains (00:30:52) The Heart of Darkness and Insurrection (00:42:44) Reunited and it Feels so Good (00:48:00) Ratings (00:54:20) Final Thoughts (00:59:24) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Dan Gunther Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)