The Morning of the Sixth Day
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| Title: | The Morning of the Sixth Day |
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| Author(s): | Rowena G. Warner |
| Cover Artist(s): | Rowena G. Warner |
| Illustrator(s): | Rowena G. Warner |
| Date(s): | October 1982 (second printing: February 1983; third printing: August 1983) |
| Medium: | print zine, fanfic |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS |
| Language: | English |
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The Morning of the Sixth Day is a gen Star Trek:TOS 84-page novel by Rowena G. Warner.
It contains art by Rowena G. Warner and a long poem ("Lament of the One Left Behind") by Anonymous.
Summaries
What happens when the Genesis process goes completely hay-wire? Total illogic erupts, causing the restoration of the humanoid who reposes in the planetary bosom of this futuristic Frankenstein's monster. Join Kirk, McCoy, Sarek, Amanda, and others as they attempt to reach Genesis before its sun goes nova. Also included is a four-page poem on the thoughts of the anonymous young man who helped prevent Kirk from entering the reactor room.[1]
Has Spock's questing spirit been forever silenced? Does Admiral Kirk re-assume command of the only 'female' he has ever loved? Has the bond of friendship been broken by death. What was the meaning of 'Remember'? [3]
Roddenberry has announced that yes, there will be a Star Trek III movie, and yes, Captain Spock will return. But can you wait that long to see everyone's favorite Vulcan return to life? If not, then you MUST read one person's sequel to the movie. What happened when the Genesis process goes completely haywire? Total illogic erupts, including the restoration of the one humanoid who reposes in the planetary bosom of this futuristic Frankenstein's monster. Join Kirk, McCoy, Spock, Amanda and others as they try to reach Genesis before its son goes nova. As a bonus, also included is a four-page poem on the thoughts and feelings of the anonymous young man who helped prevent Kirk from entering the reactor room. Yes, Virginia, the other members of the Enterprise DO think.[4]
The Dedication
I would like to dedicate the following pages to the man who originally gave life to the Vulcan, Spock.Leonard Nimoy is the Lon Chaney of our modern age — "The Man of a Thousand Faces."
In addition to everyone favorite Vulcan, we have come to know Dr. Kibner, Dr. Connought, and Tom Kovack; laughed and cried with Theo, sympathized with Morris in Israel, and viewed the mysteries of the East through the eyes of Lord Achmet.
We have ventured in search of "...missing persons, magic and witchcraft...", pondered the possibility of UFOs and extraterrestrials, visited the Great Wall of China, and saw the horrors of Hiroshima.
Mr. Nimoy is not only an actor and narrator, but also a poet, photographer, and an author who has made his multitudinous achievements seem like mere child's play.
He has enriched our lives and forced us to acquire a modicum of that rare substance known as "intelligence."
I offer my deepest gratitude and respect to a man who has, indeed, carved it on a door — "I am here! Today. I exist."
Sample Interior Gallery
from the dedication page
Reactions and Reviews
1982
I just recently read a zine novel called THE MORNING OF THE SIXTH DAY by Rowena G. Warner which is a sequel to THE WRATH OF KHAN and a very good one too! It is well-written and answers that mysterious question "How can the Genesis device bring Spock back to life? Considering that Genesis does not restore life but creates a new matrix. The explanation of Genesis was impressive at least to this non-scientist! The story also explores the idea of what if the Genesis device is defective? Some of the descriptions provided are gruesome to say the least. Don't eat while you're reading this zine!!
A lot of the letters I've read in INTERSTAT were concerned about Kirk's almost non-existent emotions after Spock's death. Kirk is portrayed in this story how a lot of us, I believe, wanted him to react in the movie, with a definite conviction that Spock is alive! I enjoyed this story since it helped to put THE WRATH OF KHAN in its proper perspective and soothed the ache caused by Spock's death. Now
I feel Spock back with Kirk -- where he belongs -- and everything is right with the world!!! [5]
1983
The Morning of the Sixth Day takes place immediately after TWOK. More a long story than a short novel, it depicts Spock's awakening on the Genesis planet and Kirk and McCoy's search and rescue mission. It seems that Spock did not leave a tangible message in McCoy's mind when he mindmelded with him. He only gave McCoy a 'feeling' that something was terribly wrong with the Genesis process itself. They will find that the process works fine on a small scale but not on the large, and the Genesis sun will soon go nova. Will Kirk and McCoy get there in time? Will Robinson Crusoe Spock survive to be rescued? The story is neither turkey nor treasure and is pleasant and satisfying. Characterizations err on the sentimental side, but considering the storyline, I have no real complaints. The storyline is a simple action/adventure one, and the science is as plausible as the Genesis process. The print job is good, and the text is readable with full size type, wide margins, and double spacing between paragraphs.[6]
This is a very good, very plausible sequel to 'The Wrath Of Khan'. For all those Spock fans who were upset at their favorite character's demise (as I was I) this zine is for you.
'The Morning Of The Sixth Day' very effectively answers that mystifying question: How can the Genesis wave bring Spock back to life when you consider that Genesis does not restore life but creates a new matrix? I was very impressed with the explanation of the Genesis wave, and also with the way the story was structured to provide a basis for telling/explaining Spock's "resurrection". This story is well-thought out, with no questions left unanswered.
Where a lot of people were concerned over Kirk's almost non-existent feelings over Spock's death, Kirk in this sequel - in my opinion - is shown how many of us wanted to see him react: with a definite conviction that Spock is not dead!
For K/S fans, you will delight in the well-incorporated flashbacks into different periods of their lives such as Christmas and birthdays to mention just two. (Please be aware this is not a K/S novel, no age statement required.') And Kirk's realization of the existing Bond is helped along by a finally understanding Sarek.
The reunion between Kirk and Spock does not break down to become maudlin as one would probably think. It is very reminiscent of the ST TMP sickbay scene only much better!! Actually, I would have preferred a longer reunion scene - but then what can you expect from a K/S fan?
In the movie, Genesis is shown as being a beautiful and life-giving process to benefit man. But what would happen if Genesis were defective? This sequel is not just a "Spock is resurrected" story, but also explores what could happen when scientific research tampers with the molecular structure of nature itself. To achieve this, there are parts which are descriptively gruesome to say the least, definitely not for the squeamish.
However, I did thoroughly enjoy this novel for it soothed the ache left by the movie. It is well-written, has fine characterizations, some very nice illos, and can be termed as a quality zine from beginning to end. Having read 'The Morning Of The Sixth Day', I now feel that Spock is back with Kirk, where he should be, and all is right with the world! [7]
References
- ^ Universal Translator #18
- ^ Zinedex
- ^ an ad in Datazine #21
- ^ an ad in Datazine #24
- ^ K/S & K.S. (Kindred Spirits) #3 (November 1982)
- ^ TREKisM #29
- ^ Communicator #9 (1983)