Star Trek--The Next Generation: Crossover [BOX SET] [Box set]

From Publishers Weekly
Veteran Trek scribe Friedman (All Good Things...) delivers the goods again with the most interesting and ambitious novel to come from this complacent franchise in a while. Friedman assimilates characters from the original TV series into a rollicking adventure/rescue story. Ambassador Spock, still working toward reunification of the Vulcan and Romulan cultures, is captured with several of his proteges by a regional Romulan dictator with delusions of grandeur. Viewing Spock's capture as a security risk, the Federation sends Captain Jean-Luc Picard's Enterprise to negotiate Spock's release, assigning 140-year-old Admiral McCoy to the ship because of his familiarity with Spock. Meanwhile, Scotty steals a starship and engages in his own one-man rescue attempt. The interplay is fast and furious, as is the action, while the political intrigues are sufficiently interesting, if not very complex. Readers will have a fine time second-guessing some of Friedman's claims (Scotty went to the Academy?), while nodding in agreement with most of them. The prose, like several of the rescue attempts, lacks subtlety and grace but is suited to its task of telling a story that stars characters of whom most readers have already formed full and sympathetic portraits.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Ambassador Spock continues his mission to unify the Romulan and Vulcan peoples, but is captured by a Romulan spy. Starfleet dispatches its best ship, the U.S.S. Enterprise^TM 1701-D, and its most respected captain, Jean-Luc Picard, to secure the release of the ambassador. Ambassador McCoy, now over 140 years old, is also sent to assist in the negotiations. But the situation becomes further complicated when another of Spock's former shipmates, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott confiscates an out-of-service starship and effects his own daring rescue of his friend. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Star Trek--The Next Generation: Crossover [BOX SET] [Box set]

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Average customer rating: This is really a crossover! "-I- AM SPOCK-TACUS!" Not a bad book, admittedly Good Tale, Only a Little Choppy Star Trek Crossover: This should be the next movie

Star Trek - The Next Generation: Crossover, Read By Jonathan Frakes (Book On CD) Jonathan Frakes , and Michael Jan Friedman Manufacturer: Param ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Federation (Star Trek: the Original Series) Sins of Commission (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 29) Invasion: The Soldiers of Fear (Star Trek: The Next Generation, No. 41) The Genesis Wave, Book Three (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Genesis Wave Book Two (Star Trek The Next Generation) ASIN: B00000815J Release Date: 1996-12-06

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Customer Reviews:

This is really a crossover!.......2006-11-14

This is what a real trekky always love. A crossover between favorite characters of the different Star Trek series! Besides, the plot is easy to follow and very exciting. Michael Jan Friedman is very good at that. I definitely recommend this book and hope that more like it are currently being written.

"-I- AM SPOCK-TACUS!".......2005-12-17

You can bet that if Peter David had lifted a cliche as hoary as the "I am Spartacus" moment for one of his stories, he would have at least given a nod to his source! Spock as messiah became fairly tedious, as did the rehash of 'old codger from OST becoming a liability and then proving himself' plot line from RELICS. Dry, humorless, with action scenes that lead nowhere and a seemingly superficial grasp on what makes the characters tick. I just don't get why Mr. Friedman is so popular. I've been so pleased with the overall improvement in the ST fiction offerings in the last few years - Kevin Ryan, Peter David, Greg Cox and others have all been able to incorporate and expand the dimensions of the trek universe with wit, heart and intelligence. Like another reviewer here, I keep trying to like this author's books since he is so prolific, but damn it, Jim, Star Trek fiction should never be a chore!

Not a bad book, admittedly.......2005-09-14

I picked this novel up on a whim long ago during my Trekkie phase, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. Not only does it bring back the memorable characters of TOS cast in TNG universe, it incorporates them and their motivations in a way that the shows never really did.

The story deals with Spock finally coming under Romulan capture during his lengthy task of reunification. Held by an ambitious governor, he is scheduled to be executed along with his followers, and thus the stage is set for the political intrigue and philosophical side of the novel.

Starfleet's response is swift and sure. Spock had an amazing memory, and 150 years of top-level Federation secrets locked within his mind. The security threat is staggering. Thus, one of Spock's old friends -- a certain Doctor Leonard McCoy -- is brought aboard the flagship Enterprise to help negotiate the prisoner release before the romulans discover Spock among the unificationists.

At the same time, retired engineer and genius Montgomery Scott intercepts a message from Starfleet to the Enterprise, and decided to go after Spock himself. To do that, he needs a ship, and so in pure Scotty fashion, steals an ancient constitution class starship in hopes of getting Spock out of Romulan territory himself.

The novel is a joy to read, and so I won't say much more. I will say, though, that this book really captures the adventure feel of the original series with the amazing characters of the next generation. In dealing with these relics of the past, the clash of tactics comes to the fore, and in the end it is a mesh of those tactics and philosophies that finally is needed -- but are the stubborn people of both crews and times able to meet that middle ground?

It's an interesting though, and explored fairly well.

Good Tale, Only a Little Choppy.......2005-04-27

This review is for the abridged audio version (2 tapes, 3+ hours). Jonathan Frakes did a great job reading this, he has a good voice, and does a credible job in recreating all of the characters. The story itself was very engaging, but disconnected in a few places (not bad, but it was obvious that some things ended up on the cuttingroom floor). The sound affects were good, never drowning out the narrater. Overall a good purchase, and I recommend it.

Star Trek Crossover: This should be the next movie.......2004-02-09

This is the best story to combine characters from both the original Star Trek series and The Next Generation. Jonathon Frakes gives an outstanding performance as he reads for characters like the surly Admiral McCoy, the stoic Ambassador Spock, and the irrepressible Captain Scott. His Picard, Data, and, of course, Riker are top notch, too.

The story involves Picard and crew on a diplomatic mission to return a group of captured Unificationists from the Romulans, who don't know Spock is among them. McCoy, who is 145 years old, is brought in as a mission specialist since he knows more about Spock than anyone alive. He's old, cranky, and arrogant, and there is great tension between him and Picard. Scotty, learns of Spock's capture and launches his own rescue.

This story would make an outstanding screenplay for the next movie. Make it so!

Average customer rating: This is really a crossover! "-I- AM SPOCK-TACUS!" Not a bad book, admittedly Good Tale, Only a Little Choppy Star Trek Crossover: This should be the next movie

Star Trek--The Next Generation: Crossover [BOX SET] Johnathan Frakes (narrator) Manufacturer: Store for Music [VC] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Star Trek | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Federation (Star Trek: the Original Series) Sins of Commission (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 29) Invasion: The Soldiers of Fear (Star Trek: The Next Generation, No. 41) The Genesis Wave, Book Three (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Genesis Wave Book Two (Star Trek The Next Generation) ASIN: B00005MK6A Release Date: 2003-01-01

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Customer Reviews:

This is really a crossover!.......2006-11-14

This is what a real trekky always love. A crossover between favorite characters of the different Star Trek series! Besides, the plot is easy to follow and very exciting. Michael Jan Friedman is very good at that. I definitely recommend this book and hope that more like it are currently being written.

"-I- AM SPOCK-TACUS!".......2005-12-17

You can bet that if Peter David had lifted a cliche as hoary as the "I am Spartacus" moment for one of his stories, he would have at least given a nod to his source! Spock as messiah became fairly tedious, as did the rehash of 'old codger from OST becoming a liability and then proving himself' plot line from RELICS. Dry, humorless, with action scenes that lead nowhere and a seemingly superficial grasp on what makes the characters tick. I just don't get why Mr. Friedman is so popular. I've been so pleased with the overall improvement in the ST fiction offerings in the last few years - Kevin Ryan, Peter David, Greg Cox and others have all been able to incorporate and expand the dimensions of the trek universe with wit, heart and intelligence. Like another reviewer here, I keep trying to like this author's books since he is so prolific, but damn it, Jim, Star Trek fiction should never be a chore!

Not a bad book, admittedly.......2005-09-14

I picked this novel up on a whim long ago during my Trekkie phase, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. Not only does it bring back the memorable characters of TOS cast in TNG universe, it incorporates them and their motivations in a way that the shows never really did.

The story deals with Spock finally coming under Romulan capture during his lengthy task of reunification. Held by an ambitious governor, he is scheduled to be executed along with his followers, and thus the stage is set for the political intrigue and philosophical side of the novel.

Starfleet's response is swift and sure. Spock had an amazing memory, and 150 years of top-level Federation secrets locked within his mind. The security threat is staggering. Thus, one of Spock's old friends -- a certain Doctor Leonard McCoy -- is brought aboard the flagship Enterprise to help negotiate the prisoner release before the romulans discover Spock among the unificationists.

At the same time, retired engineer and genius Montgomery Scott intercepts a message from Starfleet to the Enterprise, and decided to go after Spock himself. To do that, he needs a ship, and so in pure Scotty fashion, steals an ancient constitution class starship in hopes of getting Spock out of Romulan territory himself.

The novel is a joy to read, and so I won't say much more. I will say, though, that this book really captures the adventure feel of the original series with the amazing characters of the next generation. In dealing with these relics of the past, the clash of tactics comes to the fore, and in the end it is a mesh of those tactics and philosophies that finally is needed -- but are the stubborn people of both crews and times able to meet that middle ground?

It's an interesting though, and explored fairly well.

Good Tale, Only a Little Choppy.......2005-04-27

This review is for the abridged audio version (2 tapes, 3+ hours). Jonathan Frakes did a great job reading this, he has a good voice, and does a credible job in recreating all of the characters. The story itself was very engaging, but disconnected in a few places (not bad, but it was obvious that some things ended up on the cuttingroom floor). The sound affects were good, never drowning out the narrater. Overall a good purchase, and I recommend it.

Star Trek Crossover: This should be the next movie.......2004-02-09

This is the best story to combine characters from both the original Star Trek series and The Next Generation. Jonathon Frakes gives an outstanding performance as he reads for characters like the surly Admiral McCoy, the stoic Ambassador Spock, and the irrepressible Captain Scott. His Picard, Data, and, of course, Riker are top notch, too.

The story involves Picard and crew on a diplomatic mission to return a group of captured Unificationists from the Romulans, who don't know Spock is among them. McCoy, who is 145 years old, is brought in as a mission specialist since he knows more about Spock than anyone alive. He's old, cranky, and arrogant, and there is great tension between him and Picard. Scotty, learns of Spock's capture and launches his own rescue.

This story would make an outstanding screenplay for the next movie. Make it so!

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5. The Book of Secrets [Enhanced] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
6. The Disney Songbook [Enhanced]
7. The Hard & The Easy
8. The Holy Instant
9. The Mask and Mirror [Enhanced] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
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