The following link (for as long as it’s up) will take you to an article in the Philadelphia Daily News in which the writer lists what he considers to be the top ten “Next Generation” novels. Seven of them are written by me, and one more of them is one of the group books I wrote with Mike Friedman and Bob Greenberger. Not bad. http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/2002/12/12/living/4721661.htm
PAD
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And you said you don’t like to toot your own horn!
Much deserved. 🙂 Congrats!
“Several” of them?
EIGHT of them. Holy cats! Congratulations!
Not being a huge Trek fan, I think I’ve only read Vendetta, but I’ll check out another (probably Imzadi), soon’s I get the time.
Rob
Good job!
Gee and some so called experts say you’ve lost your touch. I enjoyed your latest BID especially since I saw the conversation for once. Unless of course there were multiple ones. Newsarama right? 🙂
I missed the list, but Trek fic is where I first read PAD, and I just want to reccomend Q-Squared to anyone starting off his Trek Novels.
New Frontier is better overall, if you have time for a long series, but Q-Squared is his best book, IMHO.
And while we’re on the subject of Next Gen, PAD, you haven’t given us your take on Nemisis yet. Have you not had a chance to see it? Or is this one of the Things We Don’t Talk About?
I think it would be great if they brought in Mr. David for the Next Trek Film. Besides being a great writer he knows his STAR TREK history.
Only seven?
Hrmmm…I lose count, is that because you’ve only written seven? 🙂
I have to say though, Peter David Trek novels are the only and I mean ONLY Trek novels I’ve read all the way through. The rest are…not up to snuff. So congrats on that.
Congrats, Peter.
I’ll second the Q Squared recommendation. Vendetta is great and the New Frontier books are well worth the read.
Bobby
Mr. David,
While I love your books and cannot get enough of them (WHEN will the second part of “Being Human” be release, for the love of heaven?!?!?), I must say that I think this article kind of gave you short shrift.
The “reviews” – the one line “Y’know that book with Worf and Troi? That was cool!” responses – seem too amateurish of a treatment, and almost dámņ your product with faint praise.
It was nice, and I know you had naught to do with it – but it would be nicer if the pixies did a long review of your work somewhere that is publicly accessible. After all… you’ve created a whole new “Next Gen” universe with New Frontiers, and those books deserve to be brought to the common reader’s attention.
In fact, wouldn’t I just love to see “Star Trek XI: New Frontiers”, guest starring Nimoy and Stewart? By the by, just WHOM would you cast as Captain Calhoun? I understand Russell Crowe is looking for work…
I remain,
Sincerely,
Eric L. Sofer
The Silver Age Fogey
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Yeah, Philly pride, represent. (Actually, I generally don’t read the Daily News, oh well…)
I could snicker at the fact that the author had to “cheat” and include a New Frontier book and a DS9 book to round out the top ten TNG books, but as long as Q-in-Law is on that list, I’m happy.
Actually, I’ve just been rereading “Vendetta” (number one on the list), and I noticed that one of the star systems mentioned is called “Kalish”. It’s probably safe to assume that the system is named after Carol Kalish, but it’s something I didn’t notice on the first reading.
Way cool.
But I must note that when one reads “Imzadi” right before Passover, it does things to the mind. 🙂
I am curious, speaking of “Imzadi,” if anyone has suggested a third in the set to fill in the blanks about how Riker and Troi finally got to the altar, and whether anyone sent Tommy Riker an invitation.
Oh, and it’s too bad the writer limited himself to Next Gen books because my favorite PAD Trek book is “The Rift.” Not because it’s better than works like “Imzadi” or “Q-Squared,” but because I love PAD’s take on Kirk there better than any othe I’ve ever seen. If only the shows and films themselves did that consistently.
Speaking of PAD Trek. I plan on treating myself to the “New Frontier” series after Christmas. Sort of a holiday present for myself, since I haven’t read any yet. Great part about it, is that I’ve got plenty to read. Looking forward to it.
Peace…
Dan
The sequel to Being Human, which is entitled Gods Above, according to a post editor John Ordover made on the Trek BBS, will be released in October 2003, along with a standalone NF hardcover.
—KRAD, who’s not at all bitter that Diplomatic Implausibility didn’t make that guy’s list, especially since the most recent novel on the list is four years old
(That signoff wasn’t sarcasm, BTW, lest people think I’m using Peter’s comment section to whine. I have plenty of other places I can whine if I so choose. *grin*)
(Besides, that’s a good top ten list. All worthy titles by good writers.)
(Honest.)
—KRAD
Mr. PAD,
Congratulations! I’ve been reading your work for some time now, and I’m glad you’re getting the recognition you deserve!
I also have to congratulate Mr. Sofer on selecting one of your novels as his favorite.
Q-Squared was my favorite novel to until I read the New Frontier serials, and they were my favorites.
And they remained that way ’til ’98, when the first two full-size New Frontiers came out, and it was nigh impossible to choose between both, so I flipped a mental coin and decided on “Fire on High”.
And then, Once Burned came out. Exceptional beyond all my considerably high expectations!
“And then?”
“And then, I’d like you to put it in a cardboard box, and give me a tab, because that’s all I’d like, thanks.”
“And then?”
“And then, I’d also like to ask PAD a question that’s been preoccupying me.”
“And then?”
“And then…. well, I guess what I’m getting at is that it’s nearly impossible, for me, anyway, to *pick* a favorite.”
“Understandable sentiment,” said the loudspeaker, “And then?”
WILL YOU CUT THAT OUT?
Thanks. Now, the question. When I first saw the illo of Calhoun on the cover of “Once Burned”, I thought he looked like a mixture of David Duchovny and Tim Matheson, and I wondered if one, or both of these legendary actors was Peter’s, or the veteran artist’s (Dru Blair?) inspiration.
Then, I saw Matt McCoy in one of the later Police Academys, and thought, “Wait a minute . . “
So, if you could, PAD, I’d appreciate it if you’d maybe clear this up–I know you look in on us PADawans every now and again—when you get time, which judging by recent events, might be sometime in the Twenty-twenties.
But, seriously, many more congrats on your citations.
And, as one of my favorite literaries once wrote, enjoy the rest of your day.
Peter;
Congrats on the article. EIGHT, for God’s sake! I am whole heartedly impressed.
I’m also very happy that this ran in a local Philly paper, since I am the chairman of Philcon 2003, and Peter is going to be our special guest, so everyone reading this should come and enjoy next December! (We just held the 2002 one, and boy, am I tired!) We’ll update the website soon (really!) but you can find it at http://www.philcon.org. I hope you don’t mind me tooting the con’s horn here, Peter, but since you are a guest, I thought you wouldn’t mind too much.
Hugh
Yey Peter! But then I’m sure you are on a lot of people’s favorite writers list. Keeping the fun in the adventure and drama, lots of imagination and character development, too. Virtual Hugs.
– RK
Peter, Im not sure if you read these replies, but your books are the reason I began reading star trek books. In fact, your books are the reason I began reading! I believe the book “Imzadi” brought me around…
Many Thanks!
Ryan
i was a long time Star Trek reader,
I remember Reading A Rock and a Hard Place, saying who is this man with 2 1st names. It was such a breath of fresh thinking. I have enjoyed everyone.
No surprise! This article confirms what I’ve always been telling my friends and family – PAD’s ST novels are head and shoulders above anyone else’s, so far above that I generally don’t read ST novels unless PAD pens ’em. Only 1 or 2 other authors in the ‘stable’ that I’ll even consider. And my wife, who isn’t much of a ST fan, absolutely loves both of the Imzadi novels. One day I’ll wear her down and convince her to try the NF novels…
Roland
(Still Misses The Days Of PAD-written ST Comics)
Very nice! Let the voyages of Star Trek continue for generations to come!
How come no one mentioned “I,Q”? I know Peter wrote it with John De Lancie but other books he wrote with other people made the list.
my vote is for Q-in-Law…couldn’t stop laughing…
And the opening Academy novel trilogy for young adults should also be mentioned. They were fun to read even though I am no longer a young adult.
I’ll have you know I think your the best Star Trek writer out there. This from a person who is mostly bored with TNG titles.