Star Trek Zinedex (TOS) - Abode of Strife
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Abode of Strife     #1 (?) - (#25?)?

Issues #1-19 edited by Bill Hupe; issues #20+ edited by Betsy Fisher.
Many of these feature superb artwork; the writing/editing is extremely variable.

#1 (?)     #2 (?)     #3 (?)     #4 (?)     #5 (?)     #10 (Adult) (?)     #11 (?)     #12 (?)     #15 (Adult) (?)     #16 (?)     #17 (?)     #18 (?)     #19 (1993)     #24 (1994)     #25 (?)    

The following issues are novels & novellas; annotations (if any) are given under the novel title:
#6 (1987): Shadows by Bill Hupe
#7 (?): Ni Var: Reunion and Farewell by Richard Pollet
#8 (?): Survivors by Charles Weekes
#9 (?): The Reluctant Jedi by Kristy Merrill
#13 (1988): Song of the Stars by Betsy Fisher
#14 (1988): The Price by Carol Lance
#20 (?): Ry by Betsy Fisher
#21 (1993): Cycles by Thomas Palmer
#22 (1993): All the Time in the World by Thomas Palmer
#23 (?): Intruder Alert by Thomas Palmer


Abode of Strife #19
Eds.: Betsy Fisher and Ann Hupe, Mason, MI, May 1993, 130p.
Features a beautiful front-cover color Spock portrait by Marie Williams.
"A Strange Thing Happened" (p.3-8) / Cheryl Martin
As newlyweds Sarek and Amanda return to Vulcan, an old acquaintance of Amanda's attempts to seduce Sarek.
* "The Bissco" (p.9-19) / Anna Parrish
A small furry smuggled aboard Enterprise escapes as it enters its mating cycle - and it uses very loud flatulence as its mating call. Attempted cures lead to delightfully entertaining results, as well as confrontations with Admiral Komack and the Klingons.
"Mistress of Terror" (p.20-43)/ Alinda Alain
On a diplomatic mission with Sarek to Vulcanoid planet Junshia, Spock refuses the advances of a warrior-woman, who takes revenge by attacking Kirk sexually and mentally, putting Spock and Kirk's bond in danger.
"Guardians of Tomorrow" (p.46-49) / Pierette Therene
Berylians reward Kirk, Spock and McCoy for saving their planet, by showing them a time in the next generation when their descendents will fill their places in harmonious camaraderie on another Enterprise.
"Is There a Psychiatrist in the House?" (p.52-54) / Michelle Perry
[Reprinted from Formazine #6.]
Amanda is concerned about the psychological ramifications of Spock's doodlings... and discovers that they are actually Sarek's.
"I-Chaya and the Chocolate Cake" (p.55-56) / Anna Parrish
Charming vignettes of young Spock with his pet and McCoy finally meeting I-Chaya - who wants to wrestle.
"Sleepwalker" (p.58-60) / CarolMel Ambassador
Vignette of Kirk repeatedly reliving Spock's death.
"The Deception" (p.62-90)/ Jill Thomasson
A Perils of Leonard story. McCoy stumbles into a smuggling operation Kirk is investigating and is captured and beaten up by the smugglers. The smugglers continue to haunt him with threats to himself and to Joanna, escaping from their trial with him as hostage, and torturing him.
"Cost of Survival" (p.94-96) / Catherine Salmon
Kirk and Spock come to McCoy's deathbed; McCoy exacts a promise from Spock not to leave Kirk alone, because of Kirk's statement that he will die alone.
"Premonition " (p.97-98) / Ann Hart
Vignette between the Commander from "Balance of Terror" and his wife, prologue to the episode.
"Night of Miracles" (p.100-113) / Karen Huff
It's a Wonderful Life, for Kirk. Kirk believes Spock, McCoy and the rest of the bridge crew to be dead, blames himself, and escapes from the hospital with intent to drown himself. Angel Charlie, a former prostitute who's been trying to earn her wings for 300 years, is sent on the case. A charmer despite the sentimentality of angels and heaven; Charlie is an excellent character.
"Z'Rar: Halfbreed" (p.114-116) / Anna Parrish
The child Spock learns of the possibility of fitting in with Starfleet and resolves to do so, despite his father's plans for him.
* "You Call This Shore Leave? " (p.118-125)/ Michelle Perry
A fine romp as McCoy & Uhura manage to spend a rowdy shore leave on Vulcan, and Kirk is miffed - more at being left out than their behavior.
"Don't I Know You?" (p.126-139) / Carol Lance
Kirk, Spock and McCoy are battered by space ripples on a shuttlecraft trip and are rescued by Sargon, now part of a ship that pretends to be a comet. Meanwhile, participants turn the Triskelion Games into a memorial for the presumed-dead Kirk and Spock. Sargon sends them back and despite injuries from another rough shuttle ride, they participate in their events. Now really... this is a little much; Kirk wins his swim relays with broken ribs - and McCoy lets him.
"Happily Ever After" (p.141-42) / Michelle Perry
Amanda exasperates Sarek by taking endless candid photos of all his cute expressions.
FILK: "The 12 Star Trek Conventions" (p.98-99) / Michelle Perry
POEM: "Enterprise Memories" (p.116-117) / Melissa Mastoris
Admiral McCoy reminisces on his inspection of the NCC-1701D
POEM: "McCoy's Defense" (p.116-117) / Melissa Mastoris
McCoy tries to convince himself he was not responsible for Gorkan's death.


Abode of Strife #24
Ed.: Betsy Fisher, Mason, MI, 1994, 99p.
"Millions Will Die Who Did Not Die Before " (p.4-11) / Jeff Long
"City on the Edge" alternate, with McCoy left stranded in the past.
"Taking the Plunge " (p.14-16) / Teri Sarick
Spock talks to the whales.
"Decommissioned" (p.21-83) / Nancy Dangerfield
Spock, now a civilian researcher, is diagnosed with autoimmune xenosis; his wife dies of it.
"Angel" (p.86-98) / Carolyn Milbrath
VIP passengers decide Kirk is the perfect match for their daughter.