New Star Trek Plot Description

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TrekMovie has a first look at the cover of the official novel adaptation of the upcoming JJ Abrams' Star Trek movie. But forget about the cover art, the official plot synopsis on the back cover is the interesting part. No big spoilers but some interesting new details about Nero's plans. Want to know more about the plot of Star Trek? Read the book description after the jump.One grew up in the cornfields of Iowa, fighting for his independence, for a way out of a life that promised only indifference, aimlessness, and obscurity.The other grew up on the jagged cliffs of the harsh Vulcan desert, fighting for acceptance, for a way to reconcile the logic he was taught with the emotions he felt.In the far reaches of the galaxy, a machine of war bursts into existence in a place and time it was never meant to be. On a mission of retribution of the destruction of his planet, its half-mad captain seeks the death of every intelligent being, and the annihilation of every civilized world.Kirk and Spock, two completely different and unyielding personalities, must find a way to lead the only crew, aboard the only ship, that can stop him.

For those who couldn't connect the dots, James T Kirk is from Iwoa, Spock is from Vulcan, and the half-mad captain is Nero. For those interested, the book is available for preorder on Amazon for around $10.