Typhon Pact/TNG Novels

Discussion in 'Trek Literature' started by jhempel24, May 10, 2013.

  1. jhempel24

    jhempel24 Lieutenant Red Shirt

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    I'm trying to get back into reading these, and I've noticed a few TNG novels and Typhon Pact novels out.

    My question, is how do they fit in with the timeline with each other? Should I read one before the other?

    I'm on Indistinguishable From Magic on the TNG side, and Plagues of Night on the Typhon Pact side.
     
  2. Relayer1

    Relayer1 Admiral Admiral

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    The TP novels can be read on their own - they will still make sense, but its worth reading them all. There are only a couple of sub-par titles (I didn't like Seize The Fire or Zero Sum Game - others do) but I would suggest reading them in publication order as there is some measure of continuity.
     
  3. Thrawn

    Thrawn Rear Admiral Premium Member

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    The flowchart in my signature should answer your question. Don't be intimidated if it looks like a lot though - you can jump on anywhere. It should help you figure out the order though.
     
  4. jhempel24

    jhempel24 Lieutenant Red Shirt

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    PERFECT!!! Thanks so much!!
     
  5. Thrawn

    Thrawn Rear Admiral Premium Member

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    No problem. That's why we made it :)
     
  6. Ktrek

    Ktrek Captain Captain

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    I love your flowchart Thrawn but my head still spins every time I look at it! :cardie:

    Kevin
     
  7. Silver47

    Silver47 Cadet Newbie

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    What I REALLY need is an itemized list of what to read in what order. I don't like to make my own decisions.
     
  8. ryan123450

    ryan123450 Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    I'm working on a site that will do just that. I'll post something for you in a bit when I have more time to write.
     
  9. ryan123450

    ryan123450 Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    Here's a partial screenshot from the TNG page of my work in progress website. Add in the Titan and Aventine Typhon Pact novels and you'll have a complete recent Typhon Pact/TNG novel reading order. Hope this helps Silver47.

    http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/ryan123450/TNG.png
     
  10. Man of Steel

    Man of Steel Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    And I have also found that each books explains events from others so it doesn't matter. I couldn't finish Paths of Disharmony as I found it boring and tedious and yet I know everything that happened in it by reading TP books that came after it.
     
  11. Silver47

    Silver47 Cadet Newbie

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    Fantastic! Thank you for the run-down.