Frighted Peace
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| Title: | Frighted Peace |
| Publisher: | Orion Press |
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| Author(s): | E. Brooks |
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| Date(s): | 1991 |
| Medium: | print zine |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TNG |
| Language: | English |
| External Links: | at Fanfiction.net |
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Frighted Peace is a gen Star Trek: TNG 129-page novel by E. Brooks, which was a pseudonym for Jordan Trevor. [1]
It is also in Trichord.
Summary
From Media Monitor: "Jean-Luc is stricken with an illness which renders him helpless. Beverly can heal his body, but can she heal his soul?"
Publisher's Note From the Zine
What is it that attracts new authors to Star Trek: The Next Generation fandom? In the case of many, it is the opportunity to explore a relationship between two characters, a relationship which may not necessarily make for good television, yet does make for good fiction. Such may be the case of the Jean-Luc Picard/Beverly Crusher relationship, or P/C as it is often abbreviated.P/C has evolved quite a bit since the debut of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The second episode of the series, "The Naked Now," holds much promise of an intimately romantic relationship, but little became of it aside from the occasional hint of intimacy which could be read as either friendship or love, and the occasional "tease," the most notorious of which occurs in "The High Ground" wherein during a crucial conversation/romantic scene, there is a dramatic power outrage, and the scene is cut short by their near demise and rescue.
Some of the evolution of their relationship stems from Gates McFadden's departure from the series at the end of the first season, and her subsequent return at the start of the third. Fans have written tomes of material explaining her "mysterious" decision to pursue an opportunity at Starfleet Medical. Another crucial element was was added to the evolution in the episode "Allegiance," wherein we see Beverly Crusher actually turn down a suggestion of increased involvement from Picard's double (whom she did not realize was a double). Two more crucial pieces come from the episodes "Transfiguration" (wherein Beverly Crusher develops a relationship with the alien John) and "Captain's Holiday" (Jean-Luc Picard gets involved with Vash, a female Indiana Jones).
E. Brook's novel reconciles their relationship, bring it back to the romantic one which was so stressed in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation by using the time-honored hurt/comfort scenario. Captain Picard is stricken with a disease which renders him completely helpless. Beverly Crusher, with the help of Doctor Selar, is able to treat his body but can they heal the wounds of his soul?
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Reactions and Reviews
1992
FRIGHTED PEACE was a moving story. I liked the way the P/C relationship developed and changed slowly throughout the story. I think Picard would have been a little more withdrawn and angry, but that’s just "my" Picard. I guess we all recreate the characters to our specifications. I'm a nurse, so I did find it strange that they were unable to treat Guillan-Barre in the 24th century. I would think that a regenerator would be used to treat the neuritis and regenerate the neural paths.
I like the P/C stories, but I'm ready for Picard to confront Beverly in one...thanks for a great zine. [2]
1994
FRIGHTED PEACE, by E. Brooks, was a superb P/C story which I have already read and re-read half-a-dozen times. It was dang good — for some reason, I enjoy reading about Picard being sick or injured and Doctor Crusher, of course, is there to see him through his recovery. I stayed up till the wee hours of the night reading it to its ending and enjoyed every bit of it. FRIGHTED PEACE just warmed up the cockles of my heart The novella is a winner. [3]
2012
I am not big on Picard/Crusher fiction, but you tell your stories so well, that I just have to read them. Great page turner![...]
I love that Beverly is trying to shelter him from feeling less of a man because he can't do the things he used to do, and it's really interesting to see the depth of the various character emotions: Will, Wesley, and Beverly. A very well rounded drama.[4]
Interesting... an old disease with no cure even in the Star Trek universe. Good writing too.[...]
I notice that you capitalize Sickbay. Is that standard? If so, I better correct it in my own story. I hope you're setting us up for something dramatic to happen, because right now the pace is a bit slow. I'm still reading, however.
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Nice exploration of Picard's angst and Beverly's overprotective instincts.[5]
I've read this story when it was posted elsewhere, but now as then, it's wonderfully written and a wonderful read. I like your characterizations - they are in keeping with the canonical characters, but with a nice insight into their inner minds as well. A nicely written story... [6]
Interesting story. I'm betting Jean-Luc will be the one to figure out the mystery of the village on the planet and find himself in the process. [7]
I am loving this story. I like the way you are staying true to Picard's character while also showing weaknesses and emotion. Very fragile balance to find in such a composed and stoic man, but you are doing a great job! [8]
Wow. Incredible. The raw passion is incredible. The suspense is amazing[9]
Mystery intrigue! More more more please! Wicked word weaving, intriguing pSubplot and excellent character rounding...what can I say...more more more! :-)[10]
Wow. Incredible. Your writing and flow are smooth as silk, something to be greatly desired. Please keep writing and never stop. [11]
This is a very interesting story and you have brilliantly captured the true essence of the characters involved.[12]
aww, cute! :) Thanks for writing! [13]
This was absolutely wonderful! It made some excellent insights on the characters and their relationships with one another and was chock full of fluff and romance while still telling a compelling story. In other words, I loved it! [14]
I can't believe I found this story here. As soon as I saw the title, I knew what it was and where I had first seen it - I bought the novella at a convention in New Orleans, in September 1992 (coincidentally, GMcF was the guest of honor). In fact, I still have it, after all this time! This was the story that got me drawn into fanfiction, and it remains one of my all time favorites. [15]
2013
Amazing story! I really enjoyed it! Absolutely incredible! I'm glad that everything worked out![16]
Excellent! Thank you for bringing back fond memories, I missed this "family". [17]
2015
Aw I loved this fic! Beautifully written and a great storyline. I wished Jean-Luc would get better in every chapter and I loved the fact that no matter what he said or did, Beverly never let him down or let him give up. And how Jean-Luc recognised that he needed her in his life was so sweet. Really warmed my heart :)[18]
References
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