| Pawns and Symbols | |
| Author: | Majliss Larson |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Genre: | Science fiction |
| Publisher: | Pocket Books |
| Release Date: | November 1985 |
| Media Type: | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages: | 277 |
| Isbn: | 0-671-55425-5 |
| Isbn Note: | (first edition, paperback) |
| Oclc: | 12895540 |
| Preceded By: | Dwellers in the Crucible |
| Followed By: | Mindshadow |
Pawns and Symbols is a science fiction novel by American writer Majliss Larson, part of the franchise.
Jean Czerny, a Federation survivor of an earthquake, is suffering from amnesia. She becomes involved in a Klingon crisis, caused by an empire-wide famine. Captain Kirk and the Klingon Captain Kang clash over the potential war brewing and the fate of Jean.
Ann-Marie Cahill of BookRiot.com praised the book for "one of the more memorable depictions of Klingons" as it shows Klingon culture beyond war and battles, and depicts Klingon scientists, doctors, and civilians.[1]