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5.0 out of 5 stars intriguing, Oct 4 2003

By	Haseeb (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 34th Rule (Mass Market Paperback)

This book would make an excellent espionage/thriller. In many ways, the plot reminds me of something Frederick Forsyth would write. Perhaps the authors may have read some books by him. The twists and surprising revelations at the end of this novel would satisfy any fan of intrigue and espionage. I honesty had no idea what was going to happen from chapter to chapter.

A highly valued religious artifact (the 9th orb of the prophets) which originated on the planet Bajor gets into the hands of the head of the Faringi Alliance (grand Negus Zek). Bajor then asks for it back since it belongs to them and Negus purchased it on the black market. Negus then places the item in an auction. Unsatisfied with the amount Bejor would be willing to pay for the orb, Negus bars them from the auction. This angers the head of Bejor (Shakaar) and causes friction between Faringis and Bejorans. The Bejorans and Faringis then start to trade blows with one another. Relations between the Faringi and Bejorans get worse and it affects Quark's relations with Kira as well as with others on DS9.

Quark plays a significant role in this story because he knows Negus Zek very well. Rom, Quark's brother also plays a significant part. In watching DS9, I remember Rom as a very simple-minded Faringi but this story shows a different side of him. Rom's character in this book is very consistent with the way I remember him on the TV show, but he is portrayed as a very courageous individual who has intelligent things to say. Also, this is the first time I've witnessed anger from Rom.

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5.0 out of 5 stars very intriguing, Oct 4 2003

By	Haseeb5 (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 34th Rule (Mass Market Paperback)

This book would make an excellent espionage/thriller. In many ways, the plot reminds me of something Frederick Forsyth would write. Perhaps the authors may have read some books by him. The twists and surprising revelations at the end of this novel would satisfy any fan of intrigue and espionage. I honesty had no idea what was going to happen from chapter to chapter.

A highly valued religious artifact (the 9th orb of the prophets) which originated on the planet Bajor gets into the hands of the head of the Faringi Alliance (grand Negus Zek). Bajor then asks for it back since it belongs to them and Negus purchased it on the black market. Negus then places the item in an auction. Unsatisfied with the amount Bejor would be willing to pay for the orb, Negus bars them from the auction. This angers the head of Bejor (Shakaar) and causes friction between Faringis and Bejorans. The Bejorans and Faringis then start to trade blows with one another. Relations between the Faringi and Bejorans get worse and it affects Quark's relations with Kira as well as with others on DS9.

Quark plays a significant role in this story because he knows Negus Zek very well. Rom, Quark's brother also plays a significant part. In watching DS9, I remember Rom as a very simple-minded Faringi but this story shows a different side of him. Rom's character in this book is very consistent with the way I remember him on the TV show, but he is portrayed as a very courageous individual who has intelligent things to say. Also, this is the first time I've witnessed anger from Rom.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Who doesn't love the Ferengi?, May 26 2003

By	General Pete (SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 34th Rule (Mass Market Paperback)

I love this story it is one the best Deep Space Nine books ever written. The Ferengi are my most favorite race in the entire star trek universe who else could stab you in the back(in a business deal) and make you laugh at the same time. This book has both a good plot and plently of humor in typical Quark fashion.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Ferengi's soft side
We all know ferengi in ST are meant to be despised.
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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the books
I really liked this one. Quark is a great character and a fair representation of the capitalistic world we live in brought to a fiuture where that rampant greed isn't necessary... Read more

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Published on Dec 3 2002 by Charles Ashbacher

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rules
I liked this book. It was great to learn more about someone else then the Federation. That is what the writers of Star Trek should more often.

Published on Nov 24 2002 by Claude Edward Craft