The Hazard of Concealing

The Hazard of Concealing is a forthcoming novel by Greg Cox. The novel was originally planned to be the fourth original novel based in the alternate reality established by.

Originally due to be released in, and having received solicitation in the Summer 2010 publishers' catalog, the novel - along with the other three releases based on - was announced as being placed "on hold" on. 

Summary

 * From the publisher's catalog
 * An all-new adventure featuring the new  crew – from New York Times'' bestselling author Greg Cox.


 * ''The events of the recent movie have left one important loose end: the elder Spock from the 24th century. His knowledge of both technology and future events makes him one of the most important strategic assets in the galaxy. Starfleet Command wants Ambassador Spock to rejoin Starfleet and share that information with them, but Spock is reluctant to interfere with the unfolding of the new timeline. Will he be able to escape a sinister plan wrought by the enemies of the Federation, or will their quest to exploit Spock's wisdom succeed, with disastrous consequences?

Background information

 * The novel's title originates from the poem, "Epistle To A Young Friend".
 * The solicitation information in Simon & Schuster's Summer 2010 catalog, along with the preview cover, accidentally carried the title The Hazards of Concealing.