In the present day narrative lobrutto, a human anthropologist surgically altered to appear. They are cousin to the vulcan, ally to the klingon, and starfleets most feared and cunning. My enemy, my ally and the romulan way have a similar effect on a reader. The next generation began to form a more solid canon interpretation of the romulans, the novel gives an insight into the culture and history of a race millennia old, similar to duanes treatment of the vulcans in spocks world.
The captains daughter is a very engaging book which explores the star trek universe better than many of the best star trek books. The original series novel written by diane duane and peter. Chief among them is a deepseated hatred of synthetic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the romulan way. Diane duane published on 20121211 by simon and schuster. Within its three books you will find comprehensive discussions of everything from imperial history and politics to romulan religion and culture. Peter morwood terise lobrutto has lived among the romulans as a spy for 8 years. This is the 1987 star trek the romulan way by diane duane and peter morwood pocket books. Rihannsu is a series of interlinked novels, written by diane duane and peter morwood, published by pocket books from 1984 to 2006. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Star trek the romulan way by diane duane and peter. Thats where i was with romulans in star trek novels for a while. They are the romulansand for eight years, federation agent terise lobrutto has hidden in their midst. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Excerpt from the romulan way by diane duane and peter morwood. Picard, the romulans have several aspects of their society retconned that could have major ramifications for star trek going forward. The romulan way is the second book in diane duanes rihannsu cycle. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans. Picard, maps and legends, now streaming on cbs all access in maps and legends, the second episode of star trek. Although descended from the same ancestors as are vulcans, the romulans are surprisingly different from their distant cousins. Duane and morwood wrote the book in sixteen days while on their honeymoon. Rihannsu, consisting todate of five books written between 1984 and 2006, is regarded as one of deepest works focusing on the romulans. Jan 23, 2018 in this video, i discuss a star trek novel that i found particularly impressive. You can see the rapid development in the first computer network communities reflected in these books because diane loved them just as much as we love the internet. The romulan way star trek mass market paperback august 1, 1987 by diane duane author. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed.
It is controlled by the oppressive tal shiar and, until 2409, was ruled by empress sela, who had also enlisted the help of hirogen hunters and cardassians of the true way to strengthen her rule. Star trek the romulan way by diane duane and peter morwood. The first half of the story is all over the place and introduces many new secondary characters and side stories that are unnecessary to the main plot. The romulan way was retroactively declared to be the second novel in the rihannsu novel series. Published by pocket books, it was first released in august 1987. Mar 21, 2014 diane wrote the romulan way in 1986, and its antecedent, my enemy, my ally from 8283. Buy a cheap copy of the romulan way book by diane duane. The romulan way features a fairly interesting storyline coupled with some very interesting flashbacks of early romulan history, which explains this authors interpretation how the romulans left vulcan, and why they became implacable enemies of earth and the federation.
Nov 06, 2000 the romulan way features a fairly interesting storyline coupled with some very interesting flashbacks of early romulan history, which explains this authors interpretation how the romulans left vulcan, and why they became implacable enemies of earth and the federation. It is a way of honor, a way of cunning, a way of empire. The romulan way an electrifying thriller from bestselling author diane duane set in the star trek. The romulans have been the focus of a number of noncanon books, and have appeared or been mentioned in other noncanon media. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The romulan way is the second book in diane duanes rihannsu series, following my enemy, my ally. Enterprise ncc1701 under the command of captain james t. Chief among them is a deepseated hatred of synthetic lifeforms that apparently influences every aspect of romulan life down to the way they code their technology.
They are cousin to the vulcan, ally to the klingon, and starfleets most feared and cunning adversary. I found this great used book store in poway a suburb of san diego. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The original series 35 kindle edition by diane duane. Explored for vulcans in the romulan way the cavalry at the end of the first book, constellation and inaieu arrive to bail out enterprise, bloodwing, and intrepid against some rihannsu warships. For more detail on the creation of the romulan language, visit the homepage of diane duane english. Fascinating because i love duanes romulans and the thought that went into describing their leaving vulcan and the subsequent birth of the rihannsu culture. Buy romulan way star trek by duane, diane, morwood, peter from amazons fiction books store. The romulan way memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. The romulan way ebook by diane duane, peter morwood official. The timely arrival of tyrava to the battle of artaleirh in the empty chair saves everybodys bacon again, this time from a klingon fleet that meant to take the system, and its. The empty chair was first released as a purchasable pdf download on the simon and schuster website on 23 october 2006. In the romulan way, mccoy is tried before the romulan senate for spying and the verdict and death sentence are foregone conclusions.
Taking wing to kobayashi maru, and from the romulan war. Aug 01, 1987 the romulan way is widely considered one of the best classic trek novels for good reason. The romulan way 1987 by husband and wife team diane duane and peter morwood, is a novel of two distinct parts which is equally fascinating and frustrating. Mccoy is captured she has to choose between saving him and maintaining her cover. A fifth book, the empty chair, was published in 2006. This was particularly evident with the star trek comic books. Peter morwood an undercover federation agent in romulan territory must decide whether to maintain her cover or to risk exposure by saving the life of dr. Great detail into the romulan races, continuing the story of the romulan commander from the enterprise incident, and tying up a loose end from yesterday enterprise.
Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. We also learn of a conspiracy within romulan society so secretive that most romulans are completely ignorant or dismissive of its existence. The book is original bacause its located completely in the rihannsu homeworld and has two clear main characters. Diane wrote the romulan way in 1986, and its antecedent, my enemy, my ally from 8283. The romulan way was initially published as a standalone novel, with some elements that could qualify it as a sequel to my enemy, my ally. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif.
The original series movieera novel by diane duane and peter morwood, the second book of the rihannsu series. The romulan way memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. With the publication of swordhunt and honor blade in 2000, my enemy, my ally and the romulan way were rebranded as books one and two of the rihannsu saga. They are a race of warriors, a noble people to whom honor is all. This is in good as shown condition with page tanning, exlibrary, and wear and staining on front, back, and spine covers. Now the presence of a captured starfleet officer forces her to make a fateful choicebetween exposure and escape. First off, in theory, to even bring the case to trial, the prosecution is supposed to have ironclad proof of guilt beforehand, since under romulan law an acquittal results in the. Download the ebook for the romulan way by diane duane, peter morwood. The following contains spoilers for season 1, episode 2 of star trek. The romulan way was published amid a sea of change at paramount and pocket books in the late eighties, with shifting mandates and objectives for these tiein books that represented a conscious effort to hem in some of the more creative tendencies of mideighties star trek novelist. The romulan star empire gives players and narrators alike a detailed overview of this vast interstellar empire. The series name was retroactively applied to the first novels with the release of new installments in 2000. The romulan way is widely considered one of the best classic trek novels for good reason. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today.
It had, by far, the biggest collection of star trek books i have seen in quite sometime. The book alternates chapters between the two stories. Rihannsu refers to the romulan species first introduced in. This article about novels and other printed work relating to star trek is a stub. For more detail on the creation of the romulan language. The romulan way ebook by diane duane, peter morwood.
In this video, i discuss a star trek novel that i found particularly impressive. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. It dwarfed the star wars section so i am looking at the various trek books and found this one called the romulan way, which i bought and will start reading. They are the romulans and for eight years, federation agent terise lobrutto has hidden in their midst. Nov 16, 2011 the romulan way was initially published as a standalone novel, with some elements that could qualify it as a sequel to my enemy, my ally.
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