One of the main themes is Vulcan culture. It delves deep into the way of life, values, and traditions of the Vulcans. Another theme could be the relationships, especially Sarek's relationships with other characters in the Star Trek universe.
Amanda, Sarek's human wife, is an important character. She brings the human element into Sarek's life and their relationship is quite significant in understanding Sarek's character.
One well - known 'Star Trek Sarek' novel is 'Sarek' by A.C. Crispin. It delves deep into the character of Sarek, exploring his life, his relationships, especially his family ties within the Star Trek universe. It gives a more in - depth look at his Vulcan nature and how he deals with various interstellar events and his interactions with other species.
If you want something more recent, look for novels that are part of the new wave of Star Trek novels. Some of them might have Sarek in a supporting role, but still provide an accessible look into the Star Trek world. They often update the storytelling for a modern audience while still maintaining the essence of the original series, and might be a good starting point for getting into 'Star Trek Sarek' novels.
A really intriguing one is 'Sarek's Trial on Discovery'. In this fanfiction, Sarek is put on trial for some actions that are misinterpreted by the Discovery crew. It's a great read as it shows his Vulcan logic and composure under pressure. Another is 'Sarek and the Discovery's Secret'. It involves Sarek uncovering a long - hidden secret on the Discovery that has implications for the entire galaxy. And 'Sarek's Alliance with Discovery' where he forms an unexpected alliance with the crew to face a common threat.
One great Sarek fanfiction in the Star Trek Discovery universe could be 'Sarek's Hidden Journeys'. It delves into Sarek's early interactions with the Discovery crew. Another is 'Sarek's Mind Meld', which focuses on his use of the mind meld in a situation related to the Discovery's mission. And there's also 'Sarek's Legacy on Discovery' that explores how his presence impacts the future of the ship and its crew.
One interesting story could be about their early days of meeting. Amanda, a human, adjusting to the Vulcan way of life while Sarek is intrigued by her unique human qualities. Maybe they go on a journey together across Vulcan to understand each other's cultures better.
In many Star Trek fan fictions, Sarek and Amanda Grayson's relationship is often explored in great depth. Their union between a Vulcan and a human was quite unique in the Star Trek universe. Fan fictions might depict how they first met, perhaps on Earth during some diplomatic mission of Sarek's. Their cultural differences would have presented many challenges. For example, Amanda's more emotional and open nature as a human contrasted with Sarek's Vulcan restraint. This could lead to some really interesting stories of them learning to understand and love each other, gradually bridging the gap between their two very different worlds.
In the 'Star Trek Badlands Novel', I think friendship and cooperation could be themes. Characters would need to rely on each other in the difficult Badlands environment. They may come from different backgrounds and species, but in order to face the perils of the Badlands, they have to form bonds of friendship and cooperate. This also ties in with the overarching Star Trek value of unity among diverse beings.
Well, I think survival is a key theme. The crew often finds themselves in dangerous situations in the Star Trek Beyond novel and they have to fight to survive. Also, the theme of discovery is there. They discover new technologies and species during their adventures.
One possible motive could be that Sarek believes Amanda is in some sort of danger and his Vulcan way of thinking makes him believe that kidnapping her is the only way to protect her. He might think that the Federation or some other force is unable to safeguard her properly.