Play Audiobook Sample
Q-Squared Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(3.02) - 1,843 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
In all of his travels Captain Jean-Luc Picard has never faced an opponent more powerful that Q, a being from another continuum that Picard encountered on his very first mission as Captain of the Starship Enterprise™. In the years since, Q has returned again and again to harass Picard and his crew. Sometimes dangerous, sometimes merely obnoxious, Q has always been mysterious and seemingly all-powerful.
But this time, when Q appears, he comes to Picard for help. Apparently another member of the Q continuum has tapped into an awesome power source that makes this being more powerful than the combined might of the entire Q continuum. This renegade Q is named Trelane -- also known as the Squire of Gothos, who Captain Kirk and his crew first encountered over one hundred years ago. Q explains that, armed with this incredible power, Trelane has become unspeakably dangerous.
Now Picard must get involved in an awesome struggle between super beings. And this time the stakes are not just Picard's ship, or the galaxy, or even the universe -- this time the stakes are all of creation...
Download and start listening now!
"This is another ST:TNG book that I loved back when the show was still on the air. Once again, Peter David took the source material to new heights with his intricate storyline and great humor. Recommended to anyone who likes Star Trek and/or Peter David. "
— Christopher (5 out of 5 stars)
Quotes
-
“The pulpy action makes this is a Trek-lovers paradise.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Deserves ongoing mention as an excellent continuation of the Next Generation story lines which blends past Star Trek characters with new, complex adventure…Time possibilities are constantly altered and threatened in this excellent, fast-paced Next Generation story.”
— Midwest Book Review
Q-Squared Listener Reviews
-
" Peter David has to be my favorite Star Trek Book author. His Q books are right on the nail and hilarious. "
— Tammy, 2/13/2014 -
" Fan Fiction. "Hay what if that weird alien from that one episode of TOS was really a Q?" Picard has to deal with the consequences. "
— Dustin, 1/30/2014 -
" i don't really remember it. "
— Jovon, 1/27/2014 -
" Confusing twists and turns...bears reading more than once. "
— Benjamin, 1/26/2014 -
" 'twas alright. "
— Russell, 1/24/2014 -
" I consider the Trek novels to be written on one of 3 different tiers. This one is right in the middle. "
— Tony, 1/19/2014 -
" Aha! A mashup of several episodes and everyone's favourite thing -- time travel and parallel universes! I can't remember the name of one of the episodes that David brought into this book, but holy crap did he draw on a bunch of episodes of both TNG and TOS! My only complaint was the lack of Q in the title, really. Although I'd love to see more from one of the alternate realities -- I think we may know who that Bajoran named Kara or something was in the original stream! "
— Amanda, 1/17/2014 -
" The inimitable Q takes center stage here, and we get to learn more about his universe in a interesting adventure that really stretches the imagination. "
— Michael, 1/16/2014 -
" Much different then a normal Star Trek Novel, this story deals with a duel between two entity's, and had a great portrayal of being Omnipresent, possibly the best I've read so far, have Dr. Manhattan's portrayal coming in quick second....Timothy~ "
— Timothy, 1/8/2014 -
" My favorite Star Trek novel ever. "
— Josh, 12/9/2013 -
" Only one word needed ... SPECTACULAR!! "
— Kim, 12/5/2013 -
" A little slow at the start, but generally entertaining. It's like watching an episode by the end. "
— Rachel, 11/4/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this story. It brought together beloved characters and gave a new take on them. "
— Karlen, 11/3/2013 -
" Loved the multiple time lines. "
— Gottagetcoffee, 6/17/2013 -
" Runny and well written though I'd rather have seen an episode on T.V "
— Shaun, 5/27/2013 -
" This is another ST:TNG book that I loved back when the show was still on the air. Once again, Peter David took the source material to new heights with his intricate storyline and great humor. Recommended to anyone who likes Star Trek and/or Peter David. "
— Christopher, 3/19/2012 -
" If you like Star Trek TNG -you will like this one. "
— Paul, 2/15/2012 -
" This was a suspenseful, dramatic and enjoyable romp through the Trek / Next Generation universe. Much better than ST novels I read back in the late 70s. "
— Pat, 2/8/2012 -
" Jeez, I haven't read Star Trek books since I was a hideous bucktoothed middle-school mutant, but I remember this guy. Q is high on my list of favorite Trek characters. One day I will go back and hunt down all these cracky bits of goodness and Nostalgia my brains out. "
— Hannah, 7/16/2011 -
" Not a great piece of literature, but very good for what it is; an enjoyable read for a Star Trek fan. "
— Ben, 6/29/2011 -
" For die-hard Star Trek fans only. I get the feeling that people who don't know the background to Star Trek: TNG would be really confused by this. But me being a Trekkie found this to be a delight and further expands the world of Q. "
— David, 2/15/2011 -
" Any self respecting Star Trek fan will love this story of alternate universes and inter-twining together of multiple Star Trek stories. "
— Mark, 2/7/2011 -
" If you like Star Trek TNG -you will like this one. "
— Paul, 12/21/2010 -
" One of Peter David's best books. Q and Trelane cause lots of trouble for Picard and his crew. Very involved story that melds several different universes including the infamous "Mirror Universe". "
— Paxton, 11/5/2010 -
" Definitely one of the trippy-est books that I've ever read, but definitely fun and enjoyable by any Star Trek fan. It's amazing the detail and thought that David put into the story, and it weaves in perfectly well with what goes on in the TV show. "
— Amanda, 4/30/2010 -
" Far fetched even for Star Trek. Liked premise that Trelane is also a Q. "
— Bill, 2/19/2010 -
" Peter David has to be my favorite Star Trek Book author. His Q books are right on the nail and hilarious. "
— Tammy, 1/23/2009 -
" THE best Star Trek book I have ever read, and one of the best books I've read in general. "
— Brian, 9/6/2008 -
" Adds some background to Star Trek TOS. Worth the time of reading. Loved Trelane in TOS and Q always makes for an interesting time. "
— Dawn, 9/1/2008 -
" A little slow at the start, but generally entertaining. It's like watching an episode by the end. "
— Rachel, 8/1/2008 -
" I have read it at least five, six times, and I still get seriously lost in all the twists, turns, and how Peter David plays with time, space, and the reader's mind. <br/> <br/>It's a masterpiece. "
— Danie, 7/12/2008
About Peter David
Peter David is famous for writing some of the most popular of the original Star Trek: The Next Generation novels, including Imzadi and A Rock and a Hard Place. His original works include the Arthurian novel Knight Life and the quirky werewolf story Howling Mad. He single-handedly revived the classic comic book series The Incredible Hulk and has written just about every famous comic book superhero. He collaborated with J. Michael Straczynski on the Babylon 5 comic book series, and with Bill Mumy, he created the Nickelodeon television series “Space Cases.” In his spare time, he writes movie screenplays, children’s books, and television scripts.
About John de Lancie
John de Lancie is an actor and voice-over artist known for his numerous television roles, including Star Trek, Stargate SG-1, and Breaking Bad. He has also been featured in the popular Assassins Creek video game series and has appeared on stage at the American Shakespeare Festival, the Seattle Repertory Company, and the Old Globe, among others. He is married to actress-singer Marnie Mosiman, and they have two sons, Keegan and Owen.