Imzadi Forever

by Peter David

Book Overview

Imzadi: to the people of the planet Betazed, including Counselor Deanna Troi of the Starship Enterprise, (TM) it means "beloved" and denotes that which can never be truly broken. Yet to whom does Deanna's heart truly belong? Commander William Riker was the first Deanna called Imzadi. Long before they served together on board the Enterprise, they shared a tempestuous love affair back on Betazed. And even now, many years later, Riker will embark on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743485106
• ISBN13: 9780743485104
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Star Trek
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

The Best Trek Has to Offer & a Master Storyteller

I'll let other reviews cover the subject matter of this particular book and focus on author Peter David instead. He is, without doubt, the premier author of Trek fiction and you are well-advised to seek out all his other fiction, both Trek and non-Trek. What makes David so unique? Not only does he know every single detail in the series, his books reveal a deep compassion and concern for each story, going beyond casual story-telling into motivations and character development that can only be produced by someone who thinks with depth and understanding about each character and who loves his material. And what do you get in this novel? No less than the best Trek novel ever written (Imzadi) and an absolute joy to behold, as it takes the skeleton of a story barely hinted at in the series and molds it into a pulse-pounding character-based lovefest that will deeply satisfy the casual and series fan alike. And note that in a David book, there are no throw-away characters or scenes - everyone who shows up, right down to the smallest part, gets a full examination by the author, transforming pulp fiction into absolute artistry. Kudos!

Imzadi Forever, is just about Perfect!

This book is extremely well written,using the background stories from the Star Trek series to great effect, both of the stories in this omnibus are captivating and really pull you into the relationships between Deanna and Will, then latterly Deanna and Worf,as a fan of all the Star Trek series and the books, I was delighted with this book, and would read any of Peter David's future novels, as he really captures the world of Star Trek.

2 Great Book's -- REPRINTED as one

If you have already read Imzadi & Triangle: Imazdi 2, then there is very little new in this edition (a 2 page intro & a 5 page interview)If you have never read the first two, then you will really enjoy 2 great books from one of my favorite Star Trek authors.

Star Trek Imzadi Forever - Two extraordinary tales!

Imzadi Forever:For those that weren't able to get these two outstanding Peter David novels in hardback, this wonderful Signature Edition would make up nicely for those missing hardbacks. Star Trek "Imzadi Forever" is an assemblage of both Star Trek The Next Generation novels, "Imzadi" and "Imzadi II Triangle." These are two completely different stories, yet they both make for a wonderful and complete story between Deanna Troi, William Riker and Worf.One of the things I've enjoyed the most about these Signature Edition novels is the introductions at the beginning of the books and the interviews with Kevin Dilmore at the back of the book, both of which have been extremely informative, giving great insight into the authors'.While not canon, both of these stories play an integral part in the Star Trek The Next Generation mythos, going all the way back to the very first episode, "Encounter at Farpoint" when Captain Picard attempts to introduce his first officer and his ships counselor only to find that they've already met.These two stories also give great testament to the genius writer that Peter David is, who is not only a Star Trek author but a fan that gets to write these great stories. His writing is highly intriguing, extremely humorous and extraordinarily well paced.ImzadiAs Peter David states in the introduction, "Imzadi" is his homage to the TOS episode, "City on the Edge of Forever."The premise:An older, Admiral William T. Riker that had lost his Imzadi, Deanna Troi earlier in his life when they were both serving aboard the USS Enterprise together, finds that he can no longer stand having lived his life without her and he makes his way to the Guardian of Forever to set things right...What follows from there is the incredible tale in which Peter David describes in beautiful detail how a young lieutenant named William T. Riker that is seeking the stars and life aboard a starship finds himself stationed on Betazed instead and he meets Deanna Troi who becomes the love of his life.Imzadi II Triangle:This is one of those rare Star Trek novels which I've read twice. Although there was a few years between readings, I felt that this story was somewhat lacking for a Peter David novel and that it merited a second reading and I'm glad I did so. In doing so, I gained a better understanding and appreciation for this story. Many have touted it as not being among the best of Peter David novels, I do not agree with that assessment, this story serves beautifully in telling a "necessary" tale in the Star Trek The Next Generation mythos.The premise:We first find ourselves with Worf and his dealing with the pain and anguish over the loss of his wife, Jadzia. He then begins to reflect upon his failed engagement to Deanna Troi, a story that we never saw on screen but is dealt with perfectly in this novel. From there the story rolls back a few years to just after the Enterprise is destroyed at Veridian III and the crew's subsequent evacuation. Just as Comma