Burning House
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I'd say that while it probably could be read alone, if you want maximum enjoyment it shouldn't be. It's a continuation of several character arcs from earlier books, and while the "Klingon Empire" label represents a bit of a refocus from the "IKS Gorkon" titles, it's still very much "book four" in that series.
Some developments might have more impact if you'd read the previous books, but I doubt you'd be lost if you started with this one. They wouldn't have rebranded the series without considering the possibility of new readers coming onboard, so you should get enough backstory on the characters to follow along just fine.
Indeed, the whole point of the rebranding/refocusing was to try to attract new readers to a struggling series. IKS Gorkon is kind of a confusing name to the uninitiated, but Klingon Empire is a lot clearer.
Sadly, it seems to of done little good in attracting readership.
Gorkon/Klingon Empire was in fact the most enjoyable series since DS9-R went wonky and right before Vanguard became the cool new kid on the block.
KRAD doing another Klingon Book would be an insta-buy and the Editors/pocket can call it whatever the hell they want as far as I'm concerned.
Whatever gets it on the damn shelf.
Maybe a series of Klingon E-Books ala SCE...
And while we're at it... How about some more SCE?
Gorkon/Klingon Empire was in fact the most enjoyable series since DS9-R went wonky and right before Vanguard became the cool new kid on the block.
KRAD doing another Klingon Book would be an insta-buy and the Editors/pocket can call it whatever the hell they want as far as I'm concerned.
Whatever gets it on the damn shelf.
Maybe a series of Klingon E-Books ala SCE...
And while we're at it... How about some more SCE?
Give it a shot. The first three Gorkon books were quite good, but this one was a step up. It's a shame there haven't been more.
Shouldn't that be the first four books? Even though Diplomatic Implausibility was labeled as a TNG novel, it's really the "backdoor pilot" for Gorkon, the actual first novel in the series.
Some of the Gorkon crew members also made cameo appearances in Q & A and A Singular Destiny.
I also tend to lump the Left Hand of Destiny duology in with Gorkon too, seeing as how they focus almost entirely on Klingons, even though they're under a DS9 label.
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I know the feeling! I'd definately recommend reading the series in order though - Diplomatic Implausibility seems to be available second hand through bol at the moment, so you can start at the beginning if you want to.
Good luck and enjoy!
you forgot The Brave and The Bold book 2.
well, considering the actual book is called "The Brave and the Bold book 2" it'd make more sense to tell the guy the names of the actual books he wants to look for.
Hence the included hyperlinks.
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