The IDIC Epidemic (Classic Star Trek, No. 38)

by Jean Lorrah

Book Overview

The Idic Epidemic I.D.I.C -- Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination. More than just a simple credo, for those of the planet Vulcan it is the cornerstone of their philosophy. Now, on the Vulcan... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067170768X
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 4.0"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely loved it!!

Really just fantastic!!! A great read!!!

Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations

IDIC EPIDEMIC follows the events of THE VULCAN ACADEMY MURDERS by a few weeks. Most of the characters from that novel are present in this one but it would be quite possible to read and enjoy them out of sequence. As the Enterprise was enroute to another mission they were diverted to an medical emergency on a Vulcan colony. The colony was set up as a scientific research facility, one reflecting the Vulcan concept of IDIC - Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. The colony's population included all members of the Federation and even a few citizens of non-Federation worlds. A flu-like illness had struck the peaceful colony, a nuisance at first but soon the disease had mutated into a highly contagious and deadly form. The medical facilities were overwhelmed and despite all precautions the epidemic contined to spread. The Enterprise soon discovered that they had problems on board as well problems in the planet surface. The story is well written, the plot compelling and the characters engaging. This is one of the best entries in this series, and a definite 'must read' for anyone who enjoyed THE VULCAN ACADEMY MURDERS.

Superb story, excellently written.

It's good to see the characters introduced in "The Vulcan Academy Murders" again, plus new characters just as fascinating who I hope we'll see more of in a future book. "Vulcan Academy Murders" was a good book; this one is much better. I suspect Ms. Lorrah is improving with experience. The basic concept is good, the pacing of the plot is excellent, the characterizations are wonderful; all in all, this book is a delight for anyone even remotely fond of Star Trek. Even those indifferent to Star Trek should enjoy it.

What brings us together, can tear us apart!

In this book (it takes place directly after "Vulcan Academy Murders") a plague like no others hits a planet where all races in the Alpha Quadrent are living in peace. It strikes across species lines and tears the community apart. Comming to the rescue is the Enterprise, the only pproblem is she gets the plague too. What happens to save the day? Read the book and find out!

One of the best Star Trek books

The IDIC Epidemic is the sequel to The Vulcan Academy murders, but you don't need to have read the first to enjoy the second (though the first is just as good-- go check it out!) The characters, both from the series and original, are made well-developed and appealing, and the plot is involving and exciting. The book is extremely well-written and would stand on its own as a good sci-fi story without the Star Trek name. Read it, you'll love it!

Did you like the Vulcan Academy Murders?

This is the follow up and it is good. Spock, Sarek and Amanda are brought together here. Their bond grows tighter, as they find that children of mixed heritage are more likely to get a plague that will kill them. This novel brings together many greats to battle the plague on Nisus. It is refreshing that at the end the Klingons are not the enemies. This book is good for all fans of Classic Trek.