The Q Continuum: #01 Q-Space

by Greg Cox

The unpredictable cosmic entity known only as Q has plagued Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Starship Enterprise since their very first voyage together. But little is known of Q's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671019155
• ISBN13: 9780671019150
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Q at his very best

It actually took me months to read the book through, but that doesn't make it less interesting, fascinating, flattering... than it is. Q is one of the best characters, and having him show his past to us...! Well, hello, I say!This is actually one of the best stories I have ever read on Star Trek, and the fact that Q is the main character (also my favorite character) makes it all the better. Q's past is as flattering and interesting as I expected it to be. Having him admit that he made mistakes that took a BIG influence on the whole system was a real revelation.My recommendation: Read it!

The TNG book that got me reading books.

What can I say... This book is GREAT! I wasn't into reading Star Trek books till my friend bought met his book for christmas a few years ago.. It Sat on my bookshelf forever, till 6 months ago i finally read it. 6 months later, I'm almost done with Q-Zone(The second book in the trilogy) and I have Q-Strike ordered and on the way in anticipation of finishing Book 2.Book 1(Q-Space, this book) starts off with the Enterprise-E picking up an esteemed beta-zed scientist called Lhem-fal. The experiment, cross the galactic barrier. Once the Enterprise approaches the barrier, however, the familiar Calamarain launch an assault on the enterprise, trying to prevent the Enterprise from reaching the barrier. Shortly after, Q and his wife/son pay a visit to the enterprise, and not too long after, Q abducts Picard and takes him on a journey through time in space to relive Q's childhood(Not like any other childhood you will ever read about, I guarantee). Meanwhile, on the Enterprise, Riker must deal with the growing calamarain threat.

Q's at it again....

Imagine yourself a superior being with cosmic powers living out just another typical boring day, with nothing new to do. It's just another day to basically count off as you live out each and every new day of eternity. You might say that this day is going to be another dud-that is until a starship, known as the "Enterprise", is about to do something stupid-break through the Outer Galactic Barrier. The being with these advanced traits is called Q, simply Q. He is part of what is known as the Q continuum-a realm where other infinite beings with godlike powers, also called Q, call their home and coexist. Now, the problem with this certain Q is that he is one who basically has "been there, done that." He needs to find something to occupy his time, so naturally this "trickster" bothers the primitive mortals of time and space. The story begins with captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise, helping the renowned professor Faal to complete the final chapter of his experiment. This scientist from the nearby planet of Betazed is determined to finish his life's work before a sickness known as Iverson's disease claims his life for good. His work involves a warhead that will create a wormhole in the Outer Galactic Barrier, a gaseous wall at the edge of the galaxy, to see what is on the other side of this obstacle. Naturally Q shows up at the time of imminent discovery and plans on halting Enterprise's plans without immediate explanation. It isn't until long after Picard demands an explanation as to why the Outer Barrier exploration shouldn't be continued, that Q zaps him out of the ship right in mid-battle. This leaves his first officer William T. Riker to take sudden control of a damaged ship while handling a misunderstood battle with an alien species known as the Calamarain. During the time of attack, Q is showing Picard a long and unnecessary journey through the life of his apparent egotistic self, which doesn't necessarily answer the captain's question right away but does offer some lovely scenery and insight to Q's past and origin. I found this book greatly enjoyable, humorous, and not to mention exciting. I could honestly say that I was glued to each and every word. And when this book seemed to be slow, along came an interesting twist of plot and character. But be warned. Those who have not seen the show before will most likely find some aspects not to mention characters confusing and foreign to them. But I do believe the author, Greg Cox, did do a good job of mentioning flashbacks of the previous shows to keep the readers well informed and up to date. Keep in mind that this is merely book one of three and there are more things that have yet to be explained. And I do believe it was necessary to make this a three part book, for it allows breathing room for the reader to understand completely what was just read as well as to anticipate an interesting turn of events soon to come. I will most likely find myself buying the remaining two parts o

For those who want to know more about Q.

This entire trilogy is a gold mine for those of us who are fascinated by Q. Unfortunately, it is probably not going to appeal to those who find Q annoying, or those looking for a classic Picard-centered adventure.This first book is really primarily set-up, weaving the story around which Q's revelations about himself, the Continuum, and his own past will be based. However, it is still definitely worthwhile reading, since Cox comes up with a great way of "prodding" Q to share these details with Picard (and, by extension, with the readers).

The ghost of Q-past

Cox writes an excellent Q adventure which features a "Christmas Carol"-like look at Q's past, a millions of years younger Q. Picard and the crew are visited by Q, Mrs Q and Baby q as the Enterprise is about to breach the galactic barrier. Q is trying to prevent the breach-he may be responsible for the menace beyond the galactic fringe. Also on hand are the Calamaraine, who have previously tried to destroy Q. They are also trying to stop the galactic breach. In the meantime, we are treated to various aspects of Q Continuum background and other tidbits on the original TV epsisodes and movies. A great time for STNG fans, it heralds Greg Cox as one of the premier Trek authors with (insert your favorites here), and Peter David