Books on Talaxians and Ferengi

Johnhead99 · September 26 2008, 03:52 AM

These are hands down my 2 favorite races. It's too bad I am having a tough time finding material on them. So far, this is what I found.

Ferengi book about rules of aquisition(sp?) -- Garbage but serves a purpose

Legends of the Ferengi -- Decent

23rd rule (or whatever rule it was) -- Above average.

And then nothing on Talaxians. I would love a book on Neelix -- relaunch or not. Maybe his history before on Voyager. I dont care.

Or, just the Talaxian homeworld in general.

So, anyone have any I miss or any good suggestions? I am reading Ent: What Price Honor right now and I really need to get back to some based on other species. Thanks.

KRAD · September 26 2008, 04:01 AM

The novel you were thinking of is The 34th Rule, and it was coauthored by David R. George III and Armin Shimerman, the latter being the guy who played Quark.

I also recommend Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Volume 3, which contains two short novels, one of which is a Ferenginar tale by me called Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed.

In addition, David A. McIntee will have a novella in next year's Seven Deadly Sins entitled "Reservoir Ferengi." That'll be out in August.

Johnhead99 · September 26 2008, 04:06 AM

KRAD wrote:

The novel you were thinking of is The 34th Rule, and it was coauthored by David R. George III and Armin Shimerman, the latter being the guy who played Quark.

I also recommend Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Volume 3, which contains two short novels, one of which is a Ferenginar tale by me called Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed.

In addition, David A. McIntee will have a novella in next year's Seven Deadly Sins entitled "Reservoir Ferengi." That'll be out in August.

I just finished Worlds of Star Trek: Volume 2. I learned alot about Trill and I thought the book was amazing. I have Volume 3 and I am so stoked you have a short novel in there. I am going to go start that right now. As for Seven Deadly Sins, I am going to pre-order that now. Ferengi are hands down my favorite race. The Ferengi in DS9 were very well written.

Christopher · September 26 2008, 04:38 AM

Johnhead99 wrote:

I would love a book on Neelix -- relaunch or not. Maybe his history before on Voyager. I dont care.

Neelix's backstory is told, along with those of most of the other VGR regulars, in Jeri Taylor's novel Pathways.

Johnhead99 · September 26 2008, 04:46 AM

Christopher wrote:

Johnhead99 wrote:

I would love a book on Neelix -- relaunch or not. Maybe his history before on Voyager. I dont care.

Neelix's backstory is told, along with those of most of the other VGR regulars, in Jeri Taylor's novel Pathways.

How about his life post VOY returning to San Fran? He has been maybe mentioned twice in Golden's relaunch. Maybe a short story on his life with his new family and an update on whats going on in the Delta Quandrant. Maybe he can report on the Hirogen, or Kazon, or Ocampa, or whatever.

Final idea is to ignore Neelix all together, create a whole new Talaxian, and work him/her into a new story based during the whole war that was mentioned. There was an episode where a Dr was onboard VOY and tried to get a family member back. I always liked that story line and wanted to learn more. Since there is little established with it, you could probably be quite creative.

William Leisner · September 26 2008, 06:28 AM

Johnhead99 wrote:

How about his life post VOY returning to San Fran? He has been maybe mentioned twice in Golden's relaunch. Maybe a short story on his life with his new family and an update on whats going on in the Delta Quandrant. Maybe he can report on the Hirogen, or Kazon, or Ocampa, or whatever.

Final idea is to ignore Neelix all together, create a whole new Talaxian, and work him/her into a new story based during the whole war that was mentioned. There was an episode where a Dr was onboard VOY and tried to get a family member back. I always liked that story line and wanted to learn more. Since there is little established with it, you could probably be quite creative.

Do not post story ideas here.

Johnhead99 · September 27 2008, 02:08 AM

William Leisner wrote:

Johnhead99 wrote:

How about his life post VOY returning to San Fran? He has been maybe mentioned twice in Golden's relaunch. Maybe a short story on his life with his new family and an update on whats going on in the Delta Quandrant. Maybe he can report on the Hirogen, or Kazon, or Ocampa, or whatever.

Final idea is to ignore Neelix all together, create a whole new Talaxian, and work him/her into a new story based during the whole war that was mentioned. There was an episode where a Dr was onboard VOY and tried to get a family member back. I always liked that story line and wanted to learn more. Since there is little established with it, you could probably be quite creative.

Do not post story ideas here.

OK. I was just rambling. The original questions was a list of books containing these races. So far, I have gotten about 2 suggestions. Any more would be great.

Therin of Andor · September 27 2008, 03:19 AM

Johnhead99 wrote:

I have gotten about 2 suggestions. Any more would be great.

If there were any more, we'd have told you by now. There haven't really been any Talaxian-heavy licensed fiction. Just some Neelix backstory in "Pathways".

Defcon · September 27 2008, 07:53 AM

I'm amazed Keith hasn't mentioned it but there's also a S.C.E./CoE eBook largely set on Ferenginar:

Buying Time by Robert Greenberger (reprinted in the TPB Aftermath)

captcalhoun · September 27 2008, 11:53 AM

there's also the Ferengi-heavy "Caveat Emptor"

wew · September 27 2008, 01:51 PM

And I personally thought The 34th Rule was not above average, but excellent. In regards to other stories, not a whole lot as others have noted.

Johnhead99 · September 27 2008, 06:56 PM

Thank you all very much. I should have some material to keep me covered now for the next few months.

Caveat Emptor is not an easy book to find btw...

Starbreaker · September 27 2008, 07:13 PM

That's because it's an e-book. It's in the printed omnibus No Surrender

Deano2099 · September 27 2008, 10:23 PM

Which is bizarrely hard to find. All the other MMPB SCE books were a couple of quid new on Amazon Marketplace, but No Surrender was like £20 second hand. Fortunately I managed to find one for a reasonable price on Ebay.

Lonemagpie · September 27 2008, 10:36 PM

KRAD wrote:

The novel you were thinking of is The 34th Rule, and it was coauthored by David R. George III and Armin Shimerman, the latter being the guy who played Quark.

I also recommend Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Volume 3, which contains two short novels, one of which is a Ferenginar tale by me called Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed.

In addition, David A. McIntee will have a novella in next year's Seven Deadly Sins entitled "Reservoir Ferengi." That'll be out in August.

Bloody hell, you mean I don't even have to hijack the thread to plug that myself?!

Cool!

September 26 2008, 03:52 AM	#1
Johnhead99 Lieutenant Commander Location: Wisconsin	Books on Talaxians and Ferengi These are hands down my 2 favorite races. It's too bad I am having a tough time finding material on them. So far, this is what I found. Ferengi book about rules of aquisition(sp?) -- Garbage but serves a purpose Legends of the Ferengi -- Decent 23rd rule (or whatever rule it was) -- Above average. And then nothing on Talaxians. I would love a book on Neelix -- relaunch or not. Maybe his history before on Voyager. I dont care. Or, just the Talaxian homeworld in general. So, anyone have any I miss or any good suggestions? I am reading Ent: What Price Honor right now and I really need to get back to some based on other species. Thanks.

September 26 2008, 04:01 AM	#2
KRAD Keith R.A. DeCandido Location: New York City	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi The novel you were thinking of is The 34th Rule, and it was coauthored by David R. George III and Armin Shimerman, the latter being the guy who played Quark. I also recommend Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Volume 3, which contains two short novels, one of which is a Ferenginar tale by me called Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed. In addition, David A. McIntee will have a novella in next year's Seven Deadly Sins entitled "Reservoir Ferengi." That'll be out in August. __________________ Keith R.A. DeCandido Blog \| Facebook \| Twitter "Even when you turn your back, you're facing something."

September 27 2008, 07:53 AM	#9
Defcon Rear Admiral Location: Germany	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi I'm amazed Keith hasn't mentioned it but there's also a S.C.E./CoE eBook largely set on Ferenginar: Buying Time by Robert Greenberger (reprinted in the TPB Aftermath) __________________ Unreality-SF.net - TV on the bookshelf G&T Show Book Report April 2013 - Novel editon

September 27 2008, 11:53 AM	#10
captcalhoun Admiral Location: gone	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi there's also the Ferengi-heavy "Caveat Emptor"

September 27 2008, 01:51 PM	#11
wew Rear Admiral	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi And I personally thought The 34th Rule was not above average, but excellent. In regards to other stories, not a whole lot as others have noted.

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September 27 2008, 06:56 PM	#12
Johnhead99 Lieutenant Commander Location: Wisconsin	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi Thank you all very much. I should have some material to keep me covered now for the next few months. Caveat Emptor is not an easy book to find btw...

September 27 2008, 07:13 PM	#13
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi That's because it's an e-book. It's in the printed omnibus No Surrender

September 27 2008, 10:23 PM	#14
Deano2099 Commander	Re: Books on Talaxians and Ferengi Which is bizarrely hard to find. All the other MMPB SCE books were a couple of quid new on Amazon Marketplace, but No Surrender was like £20 second hand. Fortunately I managed to find one for a reasonable price on Ebay.