Oct. 10, 2025

SNW "Ring of Fire" | A Sit Down With David Mack

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On this bonus edition of Strange New Pod, Julian and Emcee welcome New York Times bestselling author David Mack aboard to talk all about his brand-new Star Trek: Strange New Worlds novel, Ring of Fire!

Get ready for a deep dive at warp speed as they explore everything from Pike’s haunted past and Una’s hidden secrets to Spock, Chapel, and La’An’s tangled emotional web. David opens up about the book’s high-stakes setting above a black hole, the themes of guilt, redemption, and moral sacrifice that drive the story, and how his love of the Mission: Impossible film scores helped inspire the novel’s pulse-pounding rhythm and cinematic flair.

From black hole brinkmanship to emotional turbulence, this conversation has it all: big feelings, bold storytelling, and that classic David Mack blend of danger and heart.

Strap in, hit that warp drive, and join us for a thrilling exploration of Ring of Fire!

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New York Times Bestselling Author

David Mack is the New York Times bestselling author of 38 novels of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure. His writing credits span several media, including television (for episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), games, and comic books. He has worked as a consultant for Star Trek: Prodigy, and in June of 2022 the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers honored him as a Grandmaster with its Faust Award.