Prelude 1994 (Ashley McConnell)

alsplacebartender · 06-18-2009, 08:49 PM

Discuss "Prelude" here!

Darlan · 06-19-2009, 05:50 AM

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Spoiler Alert! (highlight to read)
Dr. Sam Beckett wasn't always a leaper. And Admiral Al Calavicci wasn't always a holographic image. In 1993, at Stallion's Gate, New Mexico, Sam and Al were ordinary men with extraordinary ambitions...
Project Quantum Leap was only a dream.
What was the secret that made Ziggy much more than a machine? Why did Sam really want to travel in time? Where was Al that fateful winter night? And who almost destroyed the dream before it began?
The answers are just a leap away...

Note: This one takes up where "To Close for Comfort" leaves off, but you don't have to read one to enjoy the other.

NYCSciFiFan · 06-19-2009, 10:28 AM

Publishing Information:
Quantum Leap: Prelude
by Ashley McConnell
Paperback | Ace | 1994-06-01 | listprice: $4.99
ISBN-10: 0441000762 | ISBN-13: 9780441000760

Avilos · 06-20-2009, 03:48 AM

McConnell picks this up from the end of a previous book of her's "Too Close For Comfort". Which makes sense in way. That book involved a leap to Al's time right before joining the Project. But its totally inconsistent with the rest of Prelude.

This is very clearly the backstory before Sam had changed any history. Tom died in Vietnam, Donna never showed up for the wedding.

Yet the book starts out with younger Al interacting with a time traveling Sam, of course Al does not realize it. The ending of "Too Close For Comfort".

On a similar note, its strongly implied that the Doctor who operates on Sam was really a Leaper. That he saves the brain cells with the knowledge that they will be needed to create Ziggy. Shortly after which the Doctor has no memory of doing so...

Janna Galaxy · 06-20-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Avilos

On a similar note, its strongly implied that the Doctor who operates on Sam was really a Leaper. That he saves the brain cells with the knowledge that they will be needed to create Ziggy. Shortly after which the Doctor has no memory of doing so...

Heh? I'm re-reading this book at the moment and I've not noticed that. Where is that bit?

Avilos · 06-21-2009, 01:20 AM

Well I am reading between the lines a bit. It was confusing. Normally the Doctor would have no reason to save and properly preserve Sam's Brain tissue. When he hands over the sample to Sam he seems at a loss to explain why he did so.

I maybe be wrong but this was similar to how the author handled other Leaper's after they return to their time. Being confused as to what happened when they were gone. But really not questioning or doubting others accounts of events either.

Anyone else see this as another Leaper? Or Divine Intervention???

laurence · 06-23-2009, 01:52 PM

I've read this one more than 40 times

Janna Galaxy · 06-26-2009, 05:57 PM

I've just finished re-reading it.

I just love the part when Sam is standing outside at night gazing in wonder with his arms in the air. As I was reading it I realized that the author was talking about Leaping. I think that section is so beautiful.

The banter between Al, Ziggy and Sam is totally funny.

The end section was also another favourite part. As you read the parts leading Sam to experiment with the accelerator it kinda reads like Sam knows this could kill him and it's really the unknown he's walking into. But knows he's ran out of options. It kinda makes me cry.

Janine xxx

MichelleD · 01-31-2013, 05:08 PM

I liked the background information from before Sam started leaping and reading about what started it all. This is a good one. The interaction between the characters is funny.

Nytrydr · 05-04-2015, 02:47 AM

but I haven't an I would love to. I'm relatively sure nobody here wants to send a copy to Australia for me to read, but I'll have to try and track this one down.

06-19-2009, 05:50 AM	#2
Darlan Imaging Chamber Technician Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 53	Description Spoiler Alert! (highlight to read) Dr. Sam Beckett wasn't always a leaper. And Admiral Al Calavicci wasn't always a holographic image. In 1993, at Stallion's Gate, New Mexico, Sam and Al were ordinary men with extraordinary ambitions... Project Quantum Leap was only a dream. What was the secret that made Ziggy much more than a machine? Why did Sam really want to travel in time? Where was Al that fateful winter night? And who almost destroyed the dream before it began? The answers are just a leap away... Note: This one takes up where "To Close for Comfort" leaves off, but you don't have to read one to enjoy the other. __________________ Last edited by Darlan; 06-19-2009 at 08:05 AM.

06-19-2009, 10:28 AM	#3
NYCSciFiFan Accelerator Technician Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 281	Publishing Information: Quantum Leap: Prelude by Ashley McConnell Paperback \| Ace \| 1994-06-01 \| listprice: $4.99 ISBN-10: 0441000762 \| ISBN-13: 9780441000760 __________________ - NYC

06-20-2009, 03:48 AM	#4
Avilos Pulse Communications Technician Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 323	McConnell picks this up from the end of a previous book of her's "Too Close For Comfort". Which makes sense in way. That book involved a leap to Al's time right before joining the Project. But its totally inconsistent with the rest of Prelude. This is very clearly the backstory before Sam had changed any history. Tom died in Vietnam, Donna never showed up for the wedding. Yet the book starts out with younger Al interacting with a time traveling Sam, of course Al does not realize it. The ending of "Too Close For Comfort". On a similar note, its strongly implied that the Doctor who operates on Sam was really a Leaper. That he saves the brain cells with the knowledge that they will be needed to create Ziggy. Shortly after which the Doctor has no memory of doing so... __________________ " Tom is just a great name! Tom is the name of a Hero! You don't want to name a hero Percy or something" Don Bellisario on why he used the name Tom so much in Quantum Leap (Yes my name is Tom. So when he told me that I had a big grin on my face! )

06-21-2009, 01:20 AM	#6
Avilos Pulse Communications Technician Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 323	Well I am reading between the lines a bit. It was confusing. Normally the Doctor would have no reason to save and properly preserve Sam's Brain tissue. When he hands over the sample to Sam he seems at a loss to explain why he did so. I maybe be wrong but this was similar to how the author handled other Leaper's after they return to their time. Being confused as to what happened when they were gone. But really not questioning or doubting others accounts of events either. Anyone else see this as another Leaper? Or Divine Intervention??? __________________ " Tom is just a great name! Tom is the name of a Hero! You don't want to name a hero Percy or something" Don Bellisario on why he used the name Tom so much in Quantum Leap (Yes my name is Tom. So when he told me that I had a big grin on my face! )

06-23-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
laurence Accelerator Technician Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hauteville. France Posts: 209	I've read this one more than 40 times __________________ http://www.scottbakuladrawings.fr

06-26-2009, 05:57 PM	#8
Janna Galaxy Accelerator Technician Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK. NOW Lichfield, UK Posts: 278	I've just finished re-reading it. I just love the part when Sam is standing outside at night gazing in wonder with his arms in the air. As I was reading it I realized that the author was talking about Leaping. I think that section is so beautiful. The banter between Al, Ziggy and Sam is totally funny. The end section was also another favourite part. As you read the parts leading Sam to experiment with the accelerator it kinda reads like Sam knows this could kill him and it's really the unknown he's walking into. But knows he's ran out of options. It kinda makes me cry. Janine xxx __________________ The girl with total Quantum Leap Knowledge! "Social Security Number 563-86-9801" - Sam in "Starlight, Starbright"

01-31-2013, 05:08 PM	#9
MichelleD Control Room Technician Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: L.A. area Posts: 172	I liked the background information from before Sam started leaping and reading about what started it all. This is a good one. The interaction between the characters is funny. __________________

05-04-2015, 02:47 AM	#10
Nytrydr Waiting Room Visitor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 33	I didn't realise I hadn't read this one!! but I haven't an I would love to. I'm relatively sure nobody here wants to send a copy to Australia for me to read, but I'll have to try and track this one down. __________________

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