Good read any time, any when. Currently, a mysterious plague has hit the planet, a plague somehow tied into I.D.I.C and the fact hundreds of races also currently make their home on Vulcan as well. Now, on the Vulcan Science Colony Nisus, that credo of tolerance is being being put to its sternest test. He did so by wrapping his vision of a most positive tomorrow - one I could dream of for my future generations - in the characters that lived in that visionary universe! The Idic Epidemic I.D.I.C -- Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Space Opera Science Fiction (Kindle Store), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017. And it weaves in an explanation for why Klingons look different in the original TV series and the movies. The IDIC Epidemic (Star Trek, Book 38) by Lorrah, Jean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. The crew of the Enterprise is tasked with helping a science colony come up with a cure to a plague that kills at an alarming rate. It's a fun read for a lazy afternoon. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The IDIC Epidemic is a Star Trek: The Original Series novel by Jean Lorrah. The Idic Epidemic I.D.I.C -- Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. For here, on a planet where Vulcan, human, Klingon, and countless other races live and work side by side, a deadly plague whose origins has sprung up. I enjoyed the "Murders" for the most part, but this book...was just okay. It’s not the best - it wraps up too quickly, and some of the entanglements are inconsequential and forced (easily imposed, easily resolved), but she has a great fix on the characters which makes it a delight. This was the sequel to "The Vulcan Academy Murders," which I also reviewed. More than just a simple credo, for those of the planet Vulcan it is the cornerstone of their philosophy. Even if you have not read the first book however you will still find this one highly entertaining. Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? The IDIC Epidemic is a Star Trek: The Original Series novel by Jean Lorrah. Now, on the Vulcan Science Colony Nisus, that credo of tolerance is being being put to its sternest test. Still, this was an interesting novel. The Idic Epidemic I.D.I.C -- Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. More than just a simple credo, for those of the planet Vulcan it is the cornerstone of their philosophy. Now, on the Vulcan Science Colony Nisus, that credo of tolerance is being being put to its sternest test. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Too many people who never say it out loud but endorse by silence. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The IDIC Epidemic is a fast paced book that goes into a genre that most Star Trek books do not, that of the medical thriller. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I.D.I.C. Until Enterprise, it was the only real explanation we had. The author stayed fairly close to ST-TOS canon, but the interactions between Spock and Sarek probably fall outside what would be considered canon. The plot was pretty good and certainly original, even though the ending was somewhat unsatisfying. The Original Series of Star Trek is as good as it gets on this volume as well. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The IDIC Epidemic is a fast paced book that goes into a genre that most Star Trek books do not, that of the medical thriller. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please try your request again later. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I read the paperback version 25 years ago and I thought it nice to have a digital copy as well on my Kindle. It's really a 2 1/2, inundated by non-Canon characters, Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014. The crew of the Enterprise is tasked with helping a science colony come up with a cure to a plague that kills at an alarming rate. Enjoyed this when it first came out. This is a philosophical cornerstone of the Vulcan society. The IDIC Epidemic (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 38), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 1), The Entropy Effect (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 2), The Klingon Gambit (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 3), The Covenant of the Crown (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 4), The Prometheus Design (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 5), The Abode of Life (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 6), The Wrath of Khan: Movie Tie-in Novelization (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 7), Black Fire (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 8), Triangle (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 9), Web of the Romulans (Star Trek: The Original Series Book 10), Pocket Books/Star Trek (September 22, 2000), Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2020. Unfortunately Vulcan is also a central part of Starfleet and the Federation as well, so if it falls, war might follow. More aliens, more crises --just when you think it`s all worked out, there`s a new twist. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2012, Continuing to boldly go where no man has gone, I enjoyed the pocket books when I was younger, I have been a fan of this show ever since I was seven years old. In light of COVID, I decided to read it again and enjoyed it all the more. Intersellar War, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Survivors, Star Trek: The Next Generation: Metamorphosis. The Idic Epidemic I.D.I.C -- Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. itself. I would recomend the book then look at the state of ethinic relations in this country. For me, what truly matters in good fiction are those characters and Trek has always revealed the challenges of tomorrow not through the new tech or discoveries but by studying the people inventing and deciphering and living through those challenges. Now, on the Vulcan Science Colony Nisus, that credo of tolerance is being being put to its sternest test. What is unique about this story is that Kirk and the rest of the enterprise crew are not central to the story. Gene Rodenberry captured much more than my imagination by exposing me to his version to one possible future. Instead the author uses characters from a previous novel The Vulcan Academy Murders to drive the story along. There are surprises at the end. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. A few problems but still a decent TOS novel, Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2014. The book features Daniel and T'Mir, a human/Vulcan couple from the author's previous novel, The Vulcan Academy Murders. Now, on the Vulcan Science Colony Nisus, that credo of tolerance is being put to its sternest test. Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2011. Aplague whose origins are somehow rooted in the concept of I.D.I.C. The IDIC Epidemic is a bit misleading for a title; the story refers to a perversion of the Vulcan concept rather than the actual philosophy. This book is a entertaining read that I recommend. This book could be written for today, The epidemic is a lack of diversity in action. [1] The novel provides an explanation of why the Klingons seen in the original series have a very different appearance from the "Imperial" Klingons with huge forehead ridges seen later. Something went wrong. – Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. If there can be one criticism of the book it is that one of the subplots does not really add to the story and seem a little tacked on. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. More than just a simple credo, for those of the planet Vulcan it is the cornerstone of their philosophy. The novel provides an explanation of why the Klingons seen in the original series have a very different appearance from the "Imperial" Klingons with huge forehead ridges seen later. A plague that threatens to tear down that centuries-old maxim and replace it with an even older concept. There's a problem loading this menu right now. The IDIC Epidemic is a Star Trek pro novel written by Jean Lorrah. "PAPERBACK BEST SELLERS: FEBRUARY 21, 1988", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_IDIC_Epidemic&oldid=983616287, Novels based on Star Trek: The Original Series, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 October 2020, at 07:32. More than just a simple credo, for those of the planet Vulcan it is the cornerstone of their philosophy. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

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