The 34th Rule (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, No. 23) [Mass Market Paperback]

David R. George III (Author), Armin Shimerman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

For once, business is going well for Quark, not that anyone on "Deep Space Nine(TM) " truly appreciates his genius for finding profit in the most unlikely of circumstances. Quark is even looking forward to making the deal of a lifetime -- when he suddenly finds himself stuck right in the middle of a major dispute between Bajor and the Ferengi Alliance. It seems that the Grand Nagus is refusing to sell one of the lost Orbs of the Prophets to the Bajoran government, which has responded by banning all Ferengi activity in Bajoran space.

With diplomatic relations between the two cultures rapidly breaking down, Quark loses his bar first, then his freedom. But even penniless, he still has his cunning and his lobes, and those alone may be all he needs to come out on top -- and prevent an interstellar war!

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The 34th Rule offers listeners who prefer the Deep Space Nine universe a tale about Quark, the quintessential Ferengi businessman. When the Grand Nagus of Ferengi refuses to sell a religious relic to Bajor, the Bajoran government retaliates by banning all Ferengi from Bajoran space. Quark and his brother Rom become political prisoners, but as Ferengi and Bajorans prepare for war, Quark may be the only one able to negotiate a peace settlement. Coauthor Shimerman plays Quark on the television series, and it's obvious he's enjoying himself in his performance here. His portrayal of both Quark and his brother are heartfelt and gratifying. Too much of the action depends on barked orders and sizzling weaponry, but explorations of race hatred and individual dignity make this title a good choice for sf collections with extensive Star Trek holdings. Languishing in a Cardassian labor camp, Tom Riker takes advantage of a prison breakout only to find himself at the mercy of a notorious Romulan renegade in Imzadi II: Triangle. Tom, who is the "accidental" twin of Will Riker due to a transporter malfunction, finds himself the focal point of a plot to destroy the Klingon Empire. Meanwhile, Worf and Deanna Troi make marriage plans as a frustrated Will examines his own feelings toward her. For Will and Deanna share a special relationship encompassing physical and spiritual aspects of the Betazoid psycheAthey are Imzadi. Reader Robert O'Reilly does an outstanding job differentiating characters, and sound effects enhance the storyline. Star Trek: Next Generation fans have been waiting seven years for this sequel (Imzadi/Q-In-Law, Audio Reviews, LJ 9/15/92). Highly recommended.ASusan Dunman, Murray State Univ., KY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

David George is a well-known STAR TREK: TNG scriptwriter. Armin Shimerman is the actor who plays Quark on STAR TREK: DS9. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 425 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671007939
• ISBN-13: 978-0671007935
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,046,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quark Revisited, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: The 34th Rule (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, No. 23) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been a Ferengi fan from their very first appearance. This book gives depth to the characters of Quark and Rom. The scenes in the prison camp are quite chilling. This book has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Hurrah! A writer who knows the English language and who has actually put it to good use. This is certainly a MUST read. Looking forward to more books by these authors.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great read, December 24, 1999

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This review is from: The 34th Rule (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, No. 23) (Mass Market Paperback)

A thought-provoking book, this was obviously meant to be an example of the effects of predjudice, and the way one race or civilization can so quickly forget the way it was oppressed by others, and become the oppressors themselves. Who elso would be able to write so well about Quark than Mr. Shimmerman, and this book gives us insights into the relationships between Quark, Rom, and the other characters on Deep Space Nine.

This is well written in that not only is it driven by plot, but also by character and moral values. Write on, Mr. Shimmerman, write on!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best DS9 story (not just novel) ever told!, March 2, 1999

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This review is from: The 34th Rule (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, No. 23) (Mass Market Paperback)

In the 34TH RULE, Armin Shimermann and David George have crafted the finest DS9 story ever told in any medium, be it television or novels. This is the novel that, even if you hate DS9, you will love to read; it works at a frantic pace and deals with deep matters in a rational way. This is the ultimate Quark story; here Quark isn't the bumbling fool he's been portrayed as for so long on the series, instead we see him as a character with real dramatic potential who is put into the middle of an explosive situation and has to find a way to survive and overcome. Simultaneously, the novel returns us to the political maneuverings on Bajor which have fallen by the wayside on the series and deal with the political climate adroitly. If you haven't bought this book yet, you'd be well-served if you did, and you'll thank me for it later.