The 34th Rule (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) (Mass Market Paperback)

by David R. George III (Author), Armin Shimerman (Author)
Key Phrases: docking ring, comm panel, isolinear rod, Deep Space Nine, Captain Sisko, Ninth Orb (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
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 the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Description

For once, business is going well for Quark, not that anyone on Deep Space Nine™ 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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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 425 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek (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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #320,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Among the top five Trek books I've read!, July 19, 2002

By	K. Wyatt "ssintrepid" (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The 34th Rule is simply one of the best Trek books ever written. Pocket books made a mistake with this one, in that it should not have been a numbered paperback. This one clearly should've been a hardback. Once again, another example of DS9 not getting the respect it's due! That being said, if you're a Star Trek fan and a Deep Space Nine fan in particular, this is a must read. This book has everything a reader want's in a book, mystery, suspense and a really good plot line that moves with fluidic perfection.
Of course, the author's captured Quark perfectly, given the circumstances of the plot. They really captured Rom and his reactions to the circumstances.
I would recommend this book to any and all Star Trek fans. Overall an excellent read and thank you very much to the author's for this one. Hopefully they will be teaming up in the future for another!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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!