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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Rules of Accusation
An original eNovella set in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine universe!
On the space station Deep Space 9, Quark’s Public House, Café, Gaming Emporium, Holosuite Arcade, and Ferengi Embassy can’t legitimately be called an embassy until the Grand Nagus—namely, Quark’s brother Rom—dedicates it as such. Not that Quark really cares about Ferengi protocol, but a well-publicized dedication ceremony will naturally draw people to the bar. Everybody loves a good open house—free appetizers, half-price drinks, door prizes, etc.—all of which Quark can write off as Embassy expenses. It’s a win-win situation, with him on both sides of the win. There’s even a plan to display the original scroll of the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition—which no one has seen for decades given that it’s been held in protective storage—and charge patrons by the minute to look at it up close. Nothing, of course, could possibly go wrong with this big plan. Absolutely nothing at all…
On the space station Deep Space 9, Quark’s Public House, Café, Gaming Emporium, Holosuite Arcade, and Ferengi Embassy can’t legitimately be called an embassy until the Grand Nagus—namely, Quark’s brother Rom—dedicates it as such. Not that Quark really cares about Ferengi protocol, but a well-publicized dedication ceremony will naturally draw people to the bar. Everybody loves a good open house—free appetizers, half-price drinks, door prizes, etc.—all of which Quark can write off as Embassy expenses. It’s a win-win situation, with him on both sides of the win. There’s even a plan to display the original scroll of the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition—which no one has seen for decades given that it’s been held in protective storage—and charge patrons by the minute to look at it up close. Nothing, of course, could possibly go wrong with this big plan. Absolutely nothing at all…
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First published July 4, 2016
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September 6, 2021
Another of Quark's get rich quick schemes goes sideways and turns into a kind of locked room mystery aboard the new DS9. Odo puts in a solid appearance as do all of your favorite Ferengi, among them Rom and Zek, plus Quark's old nemesis (former) FCA liquidator Brunt. Some great energy there! Also a surprise appearance by one of Quark's long lost friends who fans will immediately rejoice over. Block really captures Quark's weaselly spirit and turns this into a thoroughly amusing romp that will satisfy your craving for fresh tube worms and a cold Slug-o cola.
March 19, 2023
Hilarious
A nice short Ferengi adventure. Everyone acts in character and it feels like a great tribute to DS9's cast. I feel a bit bad for Zek but Moon's use was fantastic.
A nice short Ferengi adventure. Everyone acts in character and it feels like a great tribute to DS9's cast. I feel a bit bad for Zek but Moon's use was fantastic.
February 8, 2018
Perfect!
This is a solid standalone for DS9 fans who want a Ferengi episode. It's the entire gang back together for one more Quark screw up.
This is a solid standalone for DS9 fans who want a Ferengi episode. It's the entire gang back together for one more Quark screw up.
October 17, 2019
For my thoughts on Ferengi, money, and the prior book in this non-series (Lust’s Latinum Lost (And Found) look at my review for that book. I’ll skip those thoughts for this review.
The first book I read by this author involved Quark and another Ferengi wandering the galaxy looking for a holonovel. This book involves action that takes place, mostly, just on DS9. Mostly only because one of the point of views is off on some other planet’s orbiting station, and, later, on another planet (then on DS9). The main action of the story, though, takes place fully on DS9. Deep Space Nine, the space station orbiting Bajer.
Right, so, since the original DS9 (the one seen on the tv series) was destroyed, and a new one was built, Quark figures he needs to ‘rededicate’ the Ferengi embassy he is running on the station. Rededicate because it had already been dedicated on the old station. So he throws a party. Has trouble getting people to attend, so offers up a 10,000 year old book, the original hand written Rules of Acquisition by Glint, as something to be seen in person. At the party. For a separate fee.
Problems, naturally, occur. Odo, who was missing from the first book in the series, pops up to lead an investigation, and even Chief O’Brien (and Morn) are spotted in the book.
Interesting. Not as good as prior book.
Rating: 3.35
October 17 2019
The first book I read by this author involved Quark and another Ferengi wandering the galaxy looking for a holonovel. This book involves action that takes place, mostly, just on DS9. Mostly only because one of the point of views is off on some other planet’s orbiting station, and, later, on another planet (then on DS9). The main action of the story, though, takes place fully on DS9. Deep Space Nine, the space station orbiting Bajer.
Right, so, since the original DS9 (the one seen on the tv series) was destroyed, and a new one was built, Quark figures he needs to ‘rededicate’ the Ferengi embassy he is running on the station. Rededicate because it had already been dedicated on the old station. So he throws a party. Has trouble getting people to attend, so offers up a 10,000 year old book, the original hand written Rules of Acquisition by Glint, as something to be seen in person. At the party. For a separate fee.
Problems, naturally, occur. Odo, who was missing from the first book in the series, pops up to lead an investigation, and even Chief O’Brien (and Morn) are spotted in the book.
Interesting. Not as good as prior book.
Rating: 3.35
October 17 2019
July 5, 2016
You won't be needing any latinum, folks; this Ferengi caper is priceless. A rip-roaring good time!
August 24, 2019
Another great Ferengi entry by this writing team. They are able to capture the voice of the Ferengi perfectly! Quark, Rom, and Zek are depicted spot-on, as are the other familiar DS9 characters.
These two are very quickly becoming some of my favorite Star Trek authors, right up there with Peter David and Keith R. A. DeCandido!
These two are very quickly becoming some of my favorite Star Trek authors, right up there with Peter David and Keith R. A. DeCandido!
January 13, 2022
Could be sillier, honestly. Felt a bit weirdly dark at times, but just as deranged as the other two in this series... just... not quite as silly.
In any case, this is a fantastic use of very little time and money, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
In any case, this is a fantastic use of very little time and money, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
July 28, 2022
Fun short story featuring all the favourite Ferengi (except Nog).
May 1, 2022
This story is exactly what you'd expect from a Quark-centric tale and it was quite a lot of fun to read. It is more than a little predictable and features a fair bit of fan service bringing in many familiar faces, friendly and otherwise. It is a quick, easy and enjoyable read.
Quark has decided that his bar, now the Ferengi Embassy to Bajor, needs another official opening ceremony since the original bar, oh, I mean the original embassy was destroyed along with the original DS9 station.
Sounds like fun, right? Well Quark's list of VIFs (Very Important Ferengi) aren't really jumping at the opportunity to attend so he needs a gimmick and after some ruminating with his friends it is decided to arrange for the original latinum printed 'Rules of Acquisition' to be put on display at his event.
The VIFs are now all drawn in by the opportunity to attend and Quark is looking to make a healthy profit out of the whole affair, but, Quark's schemes never play out the way he intends and by now the opportunity for mayhem must already be obvious.
There's a bit of investigating, but the mysteries don't last long. I would say that there were exactly two surprises about what happens, the rest is exactly as you'll predict while reading. I enjoyed the story and the opportunity to get together with Quark and so many of his friends and family.
As an aside, this book started by frustrating me right at the Historian's Note which explained that the events herein take place before the events of 'Sacraments of Fire' which..... is the book I had just finished. It's no fault of this story or the authors.... it just means that the post-nemesis reading list I have been following is not quite in perfect order.
Quark has decided that his bar, now the Ferengi Embassy to Bajor, needs another official opening ceremony since the original bar, oh, I mean the original embassy was destroyed along with the original DS9 station.
Sounds like fun, right? Well Quark's list of VIFs (Very Important Ferengi) aren't really jumping at the opportunity to attend so he needs a gimmick and after some ruminating with his friends it is decided to arrange for the original latinum printed 'Rules of Acquisition' to be put on display at his event.
The VIFs are now all drawn in by the opportunity to attend and Quark is looking to make a healthy profit out of the whole affair, but, Quark's schemes never play out the way he intends and by now the opportunity for mayhem must already be obvious.
There's a bit of investigating, but the mysteries don't last long. I would say that there were exactly two surprises about what happens, the rest is exactly as you'll predict while reading. I enjoyed the story and the opportunity to get together with Quark and so many of his friends and family.
As an aside, this book started by frustrating me right at the Historian's Note which explained that the events herein take place before the events of 'Sacraments of Fire' which..... is the book I had just finished. It's no fault of this story or the authors.... it just means that the post-nemesis reading list I have been following is not quite in perfect order.
July 23, 2017
Episode #286 of All My Ferengi
Funny little story about further adventures of f Quark's ferengi clan.
If you like DS9 ferengi centered episodes, you will love this!
Funny little story about further adventures of f Quark's ferengi clan.
If you like DS9 ferengi centered episodes, you will love this!
April 20, 2019
Block and Erdmann do a good job of capturing the flavour of a Ferengi-centric episode of the series.
June 17, 2019
I feel bad giving such a low review to a Star Trek book, and I usually like the Ferengi episode on DS9.
I started it and got about a third way through, then kept stalling. Since it’s a library book, I had to renew. I finally decided “I am going to read this starting tonight.” I realized I was trying to force myself to read something that I found very boring. I was also surprised that I was a third way through because, honestly, not much had happened.
Maybe I would like it better if I followed the other relaunch books. I got this book for itself, and while I figured out early on that there were changes, I feel it does detract from some enjoyment. For instance, at one point, Quark opens a transmission to talk someone, and the chapter ends with the reveal of the name, like a dramatic moment. However, I have no idea who that person is, or why I should care.
In the end though, it just takes too long for anything to happen, and the journey to get there is not worth it.
I started it and got about a third way through, then kept stalling. Since it’s a library book, I had to renew. I finally decided “I am going to read this starting tonight.” I realized I was trying to force myself to read something that I found very boring. I was also surprised that I was a third way through because, honestly, not much had happened.
Maybe I would like it better if I followed the other relaunch books. I got this book for itself, and while I figured out early on that there were changes, I feel it does detract from some enjoyment. For instance, at one point, Quark opens a transmission to talk someone, and the chapter ends with the reveal of the name, like a dramatic moment. However, I have no idea who that person is, or why I should care.
In the end though, it just takes too long for anything to happen, and the journey to get there is not worth it.
June 13, 2017
Think of this as a standalone Ferengi episode in book form. After the incident involving the old Deep Space Nine, the new station is christened but the Ferengi Embassy at Quark's, officially called Quark's Bar, Grill, Embassy, Gaming House and Holosuite Arcade, has yet to be officially dedicated. As usual, Quark has an idea to bring people to the dedication ceremony: A valuable Ferengi artifact that only his brother, who just so happens to the the Grand Nagus, can provide. What happens next is typical for Quark if you've seen the TV series, or to quote Odo "Things go 'Boom.'"
I really enjoyed Rules of Accusation, it was almost exactly like watching a Ferengi episode from the TV series, only with new non-Ferengi characters and a new Deep Space Nine. The humor, the interactions between Quark's family, even Morn, are all there. The only downside is that the book is much too short.
I really enjoyed Rules of Accusation, it was almost exactly like watching a Ferengi episode from the TV series, only with new non-Ferengi characters and a new Deep Space Nine. The humor, the interactions between Quark's family, even Morn, are all there. The only downside is that the book is much too short.
December 5, 2016
I really do enjoy the expanded continuity of the current Star Trek novels, but there are times I yearn for stories that feel like the episodes of the shows did. In that respect, Rules of Accusation succeeds. It is a lot of fun to see these characters back in familiar roles, and the story itself is a lot of fun with a resolution that I did not see coming. A definite highlight of the e-book exclusive line from Simon & Schuster, and Rules of Accusation earns five stars from me!
Full review: http://treklit.blogspot.com/2016/12/R...
Full review: http://treklit.blogspot.com/2016/12/R...
August 3, 2021
Another banger fun time novella by Paula featuring my favourite ridiculous duo of Quark and Odo. This time I got my wish from her other novella of more Ferengi world building!!! I'm so glad I didn't read any reviews for this because it would have totally spoiled the surprise cameo that you're kinda introduced to at the start. I thought it was some original character by Block but NOPE!! It's another DS9 regular of Quark's Bar and that's all I will say on that. This loses a star only because I felt the mystery was solved rather quickly, but I'm not too fussed about that.
January 16, 2022
You don't see comedy done much in the Star Trek universe. Peter David can be very funny, but he has a style all his own and his humour is often based on that.
this was a short work clearly just played for laughs - the "fake" bit referencing In the Pail Moonlight either just a joke in poor taste or an unintended connection on my part. The plot wasn't much to write home about, but it was nice to pick up something set chronologically forward with some familiar faces.
this was a short work clearly just played for laughs - the "fake" bit referencing In the Pail Moonlight either just a joke in poor taste or an unintended connection on my part. The plot wasn't much to write home about, but it was nice to pick up something set chronologically forward with some familiar faces.
February 9, 2025
Man, I don't like giving low ratings, but I just could NOT get into this book. I can't even really tell you why, but I could only read a chapter or two at a time and then I'd put the book down. It felt like a novella that got expanded into a full sized book is the closest I think I could put it into words on why I just didn't care for it.
I can see how others would really enjoy it. This just wasn't MY cup of tea.
I can see how others would really enjoy it. This just wasn't MY cup of tea.
August 18, 2025
Good Quark Story
Once again Quark has a scheme going and you know something will go wrong. To ensure maximum attendance at the dedication of his bar/embassy on the new DS9, Quark gets Grand Nagus Rom to bring the latinum embossed original scroll containing the Rules of Acquisition so he can charge folks to see it. However, an accident reveals it to be a hologram. Odo is asked to head the investigation, and the result is predictable fun.
Once again Quark has a scheme going and you know something will go wrong. To ensure maximum attendance at the dedication of his bar/embassy on the new DS9, Quark gets Grand Nagus Rom to bring the latinum embossed original scroll containing the Rules of Acquisition so he can charge folks to see it. However, an accident reveals it to be a hologram. Odo is asked to head the investigation, and the result is predictable fun.
July 14, 2020
What's to not like about Quark
When this book is centered around Quark and with Morn lurking in the background, what more could you ask? OK, perhaps Odo making snide and accurate remarks about Quark
When this book is centered around Quark and with Morn lurking in the background, what more could you ask? OK, perhaps Odo making snide and accurate remarks about Quark
August 17, 2020
Short and sweet DS9 tale!!
This novella was well written and was funny to behold. It was remarkably short in its length and was over quickly in my opinion. This book was not as good as the other novellas written by Paula M Block and Terry J Erdmann. Still, a good purchase!!
This novella was well written and was funny to behold. It was remarkably short in its length and was over quickly in my opinion. This book was not as good as the other novellas written by Paula M Block and Terry J Erdmann. Still, a good purchase!!
June 20, 2022
Quark, oh dear!
Ferengi are my favorite non-humans. And Quark my favorite Ferengi. Quark talks Romm into a situation that will surely bring customers to the bar for a celebration. Latium is sure to flow… wait. What now? Oh Quark, why do these things always happen to you!?
Ferengi are my favorite non-humans. And Quark my favorite Ferengi. Quark talks Romm into a situation that will surely bring customers to the bar for a celebration. Latium is sure to flow… wait. What now? Oh Quark, why do these things always happen to you!?
June 11, 2017
Endearing story
While not having the action of intrigue of many of the DS9 stories, this is an endearing story that builds some of the side characters in the DS9 saga.
While not having the action of intrigue of many of the DS9 stories, this is an endearing story that builds some of the side characters in the DS9 saga.
June 24, 2018
kinda dumb, but fun. a light entertaining afternoon read.
February 23, 2019
The story was entertaining but the authors kept inexplicably changing perspective that I found it hard to follow at times.
June 21, 2019
Very well written, but all a bit inconsequential with no real peril or action.
March 12, 2020
4 stars. Better short story than previous short story,.
Recommend for DS9 diehards and star trek fans in general.
I bit over priced for 120 pages.
Recommend for DS9 diehards and star trek fans in general.
I bit over priced for 120 pages.
October 12, 2020
Short story revolving around Quark opening a new embassy and missing relics.
November 15, 2020
A good fun read.
November 21, 2020
Review forthcoming
March 23, 2021
Good short story
We see where everyone is after last ds9 book. See the growth of several characters and the subtle return of a bar regular.
We see where everyone is after last ds9 book. See the growth of several characters and the subtle return of a bar regular.
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