Star Trek: the Patrian Transgression: 69 - Softcover

On the planet Patria I--a place where even thinking about committing a crime is a capitol offense--the USS Enterprise is caught in the political unrest caused by Patrian terrorists opposed to joining the Federation. Now, Kirk must find a way to restore order without violating the dictates of the Prime Directive.

The "U.S.S. Enterprise" TM is sent to Patria I to discuss that world's application for Federation membership. But Captain Kirk and his landing party soon discover that the Patrians have a strict system of laws, laws that are enforced by a telepathic police force. In the midst of this startling revelation, the crew finds themselves in the middle of Patria's growing political unrest. Caught between the Patrian telepathic police force and a deadly group of terrorists, Kirk, Spock and the others must fight for their lives on a world where their thoughts make them criminals, and all crimes are punishable by death.