Tom KiskeTom Kiske came to Earth as an infant in 1943 as the planet was engulfed in war. His mission was to embed himself in the local population of the dominant species and, as he grew, observe human conditions, analyze them and periodically report back to Sarfleet Command for evaluation and appropriate action. Initially, his reports were crisp, factual and objective, however as time passed, he became perhaps overly-imbedded, acquiring a great deal of sympathy for the human condition and even some admiration for certain members of the species, especially after the odd metamorphosis known as puberty.At length, Kiske even married an Earth girl, which he attempted to characterize in his reports as "research," but which fooled no one. Admiral Spock immediately recognized that the mission had been compromised and ordered the fleet to regroup, withdraw and reconsider whether or not the whole business was worth additional time and effort.Meanwhile, Kiske continues to dutifully continue his reports. This book is his most recent. Read More Read Less