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Brief Overview of Star Trek Fiction Publishing

Initially, Bantam had the rights to publish the original series Star Trek novels throughout the 1970s (Bantam first acquired the rights to publish James Blish’s adaptations of Star Trek episodes in 1967), though most of the early Star Trek original novels were typically published as one-off “adventures” with no official order or cohesive series planned by early Trek editor, celebrated science fiction author Frederik Pohl. At this time, Bantam simply marketed each new book as a stand-alone “Star Trek Adventure.” The only non-Bantam books during this era were Mission to Horatius, which was published by the now-defunct publisher Whitman, and Ballantine Books which acquired the rights to publish books based on Star Trek: The Animated Series after the show first debuted in 1973 (the novellas written by Alan Dean Foster and were called the “Logs”). These very early Star Trek books were reprinted by Titan Books in 1993 collectively as “Star Trek Adventures” using a unique number scheme (distinct from their publication order). The name “Star Trek Adventures” given to the reprint series has been retroactively applied to Bantam’s series by various book discovery websites such as Goodreads and LibraryThing.

In 1979, the license for Star Trek publishing moved from Bantam to Pocket Books. Editor David Hartwell successfully convinced his superiors at Pocket Books to start publishing original Star Trek novels, beginning with Vonda N. McIntyre’s The Entropy Effect. Together, they built a prolific relationship which continues to this day (into the 2020s), however the series ran into a roadblock in 1985 when suddenly all Star Trek fiction had to be approved by Gene Roddenberry via his personal assistant Richard Arnold. In this somewhat confusing era, the creative scope of Star Trek fiction declined precipitously.

With the launch of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, Pocket Books began releasing a new numbered line of novels and the publication frequency increased to one per month, alternating between TNG and TOS. Everything went fairly smoothly until the novel originally entitled “Music of the Spheres” which Gene Roddenberry rejected and retitled “Probe” and asked for another author to rewrite the book, though the book would actually by published under the original author’s name. It was a messy situation. After the passing of Gene Roddenberry in 1991, his assistant Richard Arnold lost his role in publishing Star Trek fiction and the new authority figure became Paula Block at Pocket Books; and mercifully, she released some of the tight constrictions on creativity Gene had imposed. With the launch of Deep Space Nine in 1993 and then Voyager in 1995, Pocket Books started publishing twenty-four mass-market paperbacks every year along with occasional hardbacks and young adult novels. The output was staggering. In 1997, Pocket Books launched its first Star Trek book series focused on a wholly new ship and crew. Its success later paved the way for other original books series like Stargazer and IKS Gorkon, even as Pocket Books acquired the rights to publish future books for the fifth Star Trek series Enterprise. In 2005, Pocket Books reduced its output from twenty-four to twelve novels per year, but it still managed to release creative new book series like Titan and Vanguard that same year. Today, Star Trek publishing has a fairly scattered output between the various iterations of Star Trek but the license is still owned by Pocket Books (under Simon & Schuster).

Resource: Voyages of Imagination: The Star Trek Fiction Companion (2006) by Jeff Ayers

The Original Series Fiction Reviews

Mission to Horatius (1968) by Mack Reynolds – 3/5
A young adult novel, in Mission to Horatius the crew of the Enterprise is hoping for shore leave after numerous back-to-back missions, with many suffering from “space cafard,” when suddenly the ship receives a distress call from NGC-400, a three-planet system in deep space called the Horatius System. On each planet, they find dissidents who settled from earth living under a distinct political regime (primitive Neolithia, medieval theocratic Mythra, and dictatorial Bavarya) as the crew tries to uncover the mystery of who sent the distress call and why. There is also a goofy subplot involving Sulu and his exotic pet rat “Mickey” in this early example of Star Trek literature.

Star Trek Adventures (1970-1981)

Spock Must Die! (1970) by James Blish – 3/5
The Organians have mysteriously disappeared! This leads the Klingons to reignite a hot war with the Federation and, in response, the Enterprise uses new experimental transporter technology to send Spock at a great distance to hopefully resolve the issue, but of course there is an unexpected malfunction and two Spocks are accidentally created: one good, one evil.

The New Voyages (1976), short story collection edited by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath – 3/5
The New Voyages is a quirky curated anthology of early Star Trek fanfiction originally published in fanzines. Many of the short stories featured in Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath’s The New Voyages involve “shore leave” plots, amusing erotic “slash” fiction, and there is even a unique Vulcan poem! And each of the eight short stories is coupled with a unique introduction written by a key Star Trek figure like Gene Roddenberry, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and others.

Spock, Messiah! (1976) by Theodore Cogswell and Charles A. Spano, Jr. – 3/5
The Enterprise tests out new doppelgänger (“dop”) telepathic personality “cephalic implants” while observing the planet Kyros and claiming trilithium crystals from the surface. But naturally the dop implants malfunction and the crew members begin adopting false personas –especially Spock who ends up believing he is actually a fanatical religious messiah named Chag Gara. The Enterprise crew must recover their insane science officer while retaining the vital trilithium crystals.

The Price of the Phoenix (1977) by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath – 2/5
A rescue operation on an outlaw planet near the Romulan Neutral Zone goes sideways when Kirk winds up dead at the hands of a huge hulking Vulcanoid named Omne. Amidst a great deal of veiled homoeroticism, and a new transporter-inspired invention called the “phoenix process,” it’s left to Spock to track down the captain’s murderer and hopefully save the ship.

Planet of Judgment (1977) by Joe Haldeman – 2/5
While transporting a famous astrophysicist named Dr. James “Jim” Atheling to the Academy, the Enterprise encounters a rare rogue planet teeming with all manner of fearsome creatures and governed by a superior race of beings who torment the crew with nightmarish hallucinations. The crew must find a way to prove themselves capable to these godlike aliens.

The New Voyages 2 (1978), short story collection edited by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath – 2/5
A second anthology of Star Trek fanfiction, The New Voyages 2 was published to help build support for NASA which was facing financial strife at the time. This unique potpourri of Trek literature features a cropping of stories that explore familiar plotlines about godlike beings and inorganic living machines, but there are also sillier tales about the crew throwing a birthday party for Kirk or a naked Nurse Chapel battling giant snakes to rescue the captain on a remote planet. Suffice it to say, there are plenty of sexualized “slash” fiction tropes used here but there is also an unused script published for the first time, an avant-garde dialectic from the perspective of Spock, and even two unique poems.

Mudd’s Angels (short story collection) (1978) by J.A. Lawrence – 2/5
Mudd’s Angels is a collection of three short stories focused on everyone’s favorite galactic con-man Harcourt Fenton “Harry” Mudd. The first two stories are J.A. Lawrence’s adaptations of the original series episodes “Mudd’s Women” and “I, Mudd,” thus completing her late husband James Blish’s episode adaptations. The final story is an original work by Lawrence entitled “The Business, As Usual, During Altercations” which continues the Harry Mudd saga. Taking place after the episode “I, Mudd,” the Enterprise investigates a critical dilithium crystal shortage but it quickly leads to a wild adventure that extends beyond the galaxy as the crew tracks down Harry Mudd.

Vulcan! (1978) by Kathleen Sky – 3/5
Ion storms roll through Romulan space, shifting the huge magnetic field located along the Romulan Neutral Zone and pushing a remote system aptly called “Arachnae” from Federation space into Romulan territory. The Enterprise has been assigned to chart this unusual shift and possibly stop it from happening. The crew is joined by a beautiful exobiology expert named Dr. Katalya Tremain, who immediately tries to leave the ship when she spots Spock (she has a deeply held hatred of Vulcans). Predictably things go awry when Spock and Dr. Tremain are forced to join the landing party together and they become trapped on the surface of Arachnae IV where they must learn to work together and fend off hordes of large ant-tarantula Arachnian creatures.

The Starless World (1978) by Gordon Eklund – 3/5
Near the Galactic Core, the Enterprise encounters a shuttlecraft from the missing USS Rickover carrying a man named Thomas Clayton, Kirk’s old roommate from Starfleet Academy. However, the man seems to have gone star-raving mad as he shouts about a god called Ay-nab who will kill them all. The Enterprise then becomes unwillingly ensnared by a rogue planet called “Lyra” (a Dyson Sphere) which is governed by a maniacal deity called Ay-nab who is leading the planet on a suicidal mission straight into a black hole.

Trek To Madworld (1979) by Stephen Goldin

World Without End (1979) by Joe Haldeman

The Fate of the Phoenix (1979) by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath

Devil World (1979) Gordon Eklund

Perry’s Planet (1980) by Jack C. Haldeman II

The Galactic Whirlpool (1980) by David Gerrold

Death’s Angel (1981) by Kathleen Sky

TOS Film Novelizations (1979-1992)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Gene Roddenberry
Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (1982) by Vonda N. McIntyre
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) by Vonda N. McIntyre
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) by Vonda N. McIntyre
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) by J.M. Dillard
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1992) by J.M. Dillard

Numbered TOS Novels (1979-2002)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Gene Roddenberry

2. The Entropy Effect (1981) by Vonda N. McIntyre – 5/5
While studying a rare naked singularity, the Enterprise is urgently called away to transport a notorious criminal, Dr. Georges Mordreaux, to prison. But once they pick him up, strange things start happening aboard the Enterprise and two crew members are suddenly murdered (including Captain Kirk). Spock uncovers a sinister plot involving unethical time travel experiments and he must find a way to travel backward in time to set things right.

The Klingon Gambit (1981) by Robert E. Vardeman

The Covenant of the Crown (1981) by Howard Weinstein

The Prometheus Design (1982) by Sondra Marshak

The Abode of Life (1982) by G. Harry Stine

Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (1982) by Vonda N. McIntyre

Black Fire (1983) by Sonni Cooper

Triangle (1983) by Sondra Marshak

Web of the Romulans (1983) by M.S. Murdock

Yesterday’s Son (1983) by A.C. Crispin

Mutiny on the Enterprise (1983) by Robert E. Vardeman

The Wounded Sky (1983) by Diane Duane

The Trellisane Confrontation (1984) by David Dvorkin

Corona (1984) by Greg Bear

The Final Reflection (1984) by John M. Ford

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) by Vonda N. McIntyre

My Enemy, My Ally (1984) by Diane Duane

The Tears of the Singers (1984) by Melinda M. Snodgrass

The Vulcan Academy Murders (1984) by Jean Lorrah

Uhura’s Song (1985) by Janet Kagan

Shadow Lord (1985) by Laurence Yep

Ishmael (1985) by Barbara Hambly

Killing Time (1985) by Della Van Hise

Dwellers in the Crucible (1985) by Margaret Wander Bonanno

Pawns and Symbols (1985) by Majliss Larson

Mindshadow (1986) by J.M. Dillard

Crisis on Centaurus (1986) by Brad Ferguson

Dreadnought! (1986) by Diane Carey

Demons (1986) by J.M. Dillard

Battlestations! (1986) by Diane Carey

Chain of Attack (1987) by Gene DeWeese

Deep Domain (1987) by Howard Weinstein

Dreams of the Raven (1987) by Carmen Carter

The Romulan Way (1987) by Diane Duane

How Much for Just the Planet? (1987) by John M. Ford

Bloodthirst (1987) by J.M. Dillard

The IDIC Epidemic (1988) by Jean Lorrah

Time for Yesterday (1986) by A.C. Crispin

Timetrap (1988) by David Dvorkin

The Three-Minute Universe (1988) by Barbara Paul

Memory Prime (1988) by Judith Reeves-Stevens

The Final Nexus (1988) by Gene DeWeese

Vulcan’s Glory (1989) by D.C. Fontana

Double, Double (1989) by Michael Jan Friedman

The Cry of the Onlies (1989) by Judy Klass

The Kobayashi Maru (1989) by Julia Ecklar

Rules of Engagement (1990) by Peter Morwood

The Pandora Principle (1990) by Carolyn Clowes

Doctor’s Orders (1990) by Diane Duane

Enemy Unseen (1990) by V.E. Mitchell

Home is the Hunter (1990) by Dana Kramer-Rolls

Ghost-Walker (1991) by Barbara Hambly

A Flag Full of Stars (1991) by Brad Ferguson

Renegade (1991) by Gene DeWeese

Legacy (1991) by Michael Jan Friedman

The Rift (1991) by Peter David

Faces of Fire (1992) by Michael Jan Friedman

The Disinherited (1992) by Peter David

Ice Trap (1992) by L.A. Graf

Sanctuary (1992) by John Vornholt

Death Count (1992) by L.A. Graf

Shell Game (1993) by Melissa Crandall

The Starship Trap (1993) by Mel Gilden

Windows on a Lost World (1993) by V.E. Mitchell

From the Depths (1993) by Victor Milán

The Great Starship Race (1993) by Diane Carey

Firestorm (1994) by L.A. Graf

The Patrian Transgression (1994) by Simon Hawke

Traitor Winds (1994) by L.A. Graf

Crossroad (1994) by Barbara Hambly

The Better Man (1994) by Howard Weinstein

Recovery (1995) by J.M. Dillard

The Fearful Summons (1995) by Denny Martin Flinn

First Frontier (1995) by Diane Carey

The Captain’s Daughter (1995) by Peter David

Twilight’s End (1996) by Jerry Oltion

The Rings of Tautee (1996) by Dean Wesley Smith

First Strike (1996) by Diane Carey

The Joy Machine (1996) by James E. Gunn

Mudd in Your Eye (1997) by Jerry Oltion

Mind Meld (1997) by John Vornholt

Heart of the Sun (1997) by Pamela Sargent

Assignment: Eternity (1998) by Greg Cox

Republic (1998) by Michael Jan Friedman

Constitution (1999) by Michael Jan Friedman

Enterprise (1999) by Michael Jan Friedman

Across the Universe (1999) by Pamela Sargent

Wagon Train to the Stars (2000) by Diane Carey

Belle Terre (2000) by Dean Wesley Smith

Rough Trails by L.A. Graf

The Flaming Arrow (2000) by Kathy Oltion

Thin Air (2000) by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Challenger (2000) by Diane Carey

Swordhunt (2000) by Diane Duane

Honor Blade (2000) by Diane Duane

In the Name of Honor (2002) by Dayton Ward

Rihannsu Series (1984-2006)

Star Trek: Rihannsu miniseries explores the Romulan culture during the Original Series era.

My Enemy, My Ally (1984) by Diane Duane
The Romulan Way (1987) by Diane Duane
Swordhunt (2000) by Diane Duane
Honor Blade (2000) by Diane Duane
The Empty Chair (2006) by Diane Duane

Original Novels (1986-present)

Enterprise: The First Adventure (1986) by Vonda N. McIntyre

Strangers from the Sky (1987) by Margaret Wander Bonanno

Final Frontier (1988) by Diane Carey

Spock’s World (1988) by Diane Duane

Prime Directive (1990) by Judith and Garfield Reeves Stevens

Probe (1992) by Margaret Wander Bonanno

Best Destiny (1992) by Diane Carey

Shadows on the Sun (1993) by Michael Jan Friedman

Sarek (1994) by A. C. Crispin

Vulcan’s Forge (1997) by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz

Vulcan’s Heart (1999) by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz

The Last Roundup (2002) by Christie Golden

Gemini (2003) by Mike W. Barr

Garth of Izar (2003) by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski

The Case of the Colonist’s Corpse (2003) by Tony Isabella and Bob Ingersoll

Ex Machina (2004) by Christopher L. Bennett

Burning Dreams (2006) by Margaret Wander Bonanno

Troublesome Minds (2009) by Dave Galanter

Inception (2010) by S. D. Perry

Unspoken Truth (2010) by Margaret Wander Bonanno

The Children of Kings (2010) by Dave Stern

Cast No Shadow (2011) by James Swallow

A Choice of Catastrophes (2011) by Steve Mollmann and Michael Schuster

The Rings of Time (2012) by Greg Cox

That Which Divides (2012) by Dayton Ward

Allegiance in Exile (2013) by David R. George III

Devil’s Bargain (2013) by Tony Daniel

The Weight of Worlds (2013) by Greg Cox

The Folded World (2013) by Jeff Mariotte

The Shocks of Adversity (2013) by William Leisner

From History’s Shadow (2013) by Dayton Ward

No Time Like The Past (2014) by Greg Cox

Seasons of Light and Darkness (e-book) (2014) by Michael A. Martin

Serpents in the Garden (2014) by Jeff Mariotte

The More Things Change (e-book) (2014) by Scott Pearson

Foul Deeds Will Rise (2014) by Greg Cox

Savage Trade (2015) by Tony Daniel

Shadow of the Machine (e-book) (2015) by Scott Harrison

Crisis of Consciousness (2015) by Dave Galanter

Child of Two Worlds (2015) by Greg Cox

Miasma (novella e-book) (2016) by Greg Cox

The Latter Fire (2016) by James Swallow

Elusive Salvation (2016) by Dayton Ward

The Face of the Unknown (2016) by Christopher L. Bennett

The Captain’s Oath (2019) by Christopher L. Bennett

The Antares Maelstrom (2019) by Greg Cox

The Higher Frontier (2020) by Christopher L. Bennett

Agents of Influence (2020) by Dayton Ward

A Contest of Principles (2020) by Greg Cox

Living Memory (2021) by Christopher L. Bennett

Harm’s Way (2022) by David Mack – 5/5
Taking place shortly after the episode “The Doomsday Machine” (and crossing over with the Vanguard book series), a Federation scientist goes missing on a stormy planet inside the Klingon Neutral Zone. But his ties to the classified “Vanguard Project” raise serious concerns, leading both the Federation and the Klingons launch rival landing parties to find the scientist, but first they must confront the horrors that lie deep inside the planet.

Lost to Eternity (2024) by Greg Cox – 5/5
Taking place across three distinct timeframes, Greg Cox’s Lost to Eternity takes readers through a true crime podcast in 2024 exploring what happened to Gillian Taylor (who went missing at the end of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home); as well as a classic Trek adventure that takes place in 2268 during the Enterprise’s original five-year mission in which a controversial scientist named Dr. Taya Hamparian has gone missing on a remote planet called Atraz; and a third story-line in 2292 in which the Federation, the Romulans, and the Klingons are all on a joint diplomatic mission with a reclusive alien species called the Osori before the mission goes sideways. Each of the three plots (A, B, and C) are all brilliantly woven together in a fascinating and fun time-jumping tale.

Identity Theft (2025) by Greg Cox – 5/5
Taking place between the films Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, in Identity Theft Pavel Chekov is abducted and his consciousness is swapped into the body of a “Voyzr” assassin (an antler-headed alien species). This is done using the technology featured in the episode “Turnabout Intruder.” Meanwhile, a fake Chekov boards the Enterprise where, unbeknownst to the crew, he intends to carry out a secret assassination plot.

The Lost Years (1989-1995)

Star Trek: The Lost Years miniseries explores the period between “Turnabout Intruder” and Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

The Lost Years (1989) by J. M. Dillard
A Flag Full of Stars (1991) by Brad Ferguson
Traitor Winds (1994) by L. A. Graf
Recovery (1995) by J. M. Dillard

Starfleet Academy (Young Adult)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy young adult miniseries explores the lives of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) crew as Starfleet Academy cadets. Starfleet Academy (2010–2012) series is based on the Kelvin Universe films, and is unrelated. Starfleet Academy (1997), a video game novelization by Diane Carey, is also unrelated.

Crisis on Vulcan (1996) by Brad Strickland and Barbara Strickland
Aftershock (1996) by John Vornholt
Cadet Kirk (1996) by Diane Carey

Eugenics Wars (2001-2005)

Star Trek: The Eugenics Wars miniseries explores the life of Khan Noonien Singh on Ceti Alpha V. The series was developed by Greg Cox and John J. Ordover.

The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Vol. 1 (2001) by Greg Cox
The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Vol. 2 (2002) by Greg Cox
To Reign in Hell: The Exile of Khan Noonien Singh (2005) by Greg Cox

Janus Gate (2002)

Star Trek: The Janus Gate miniseries follows the events of “The Naked Time.”

Present Tense (2002) by L. A. Graf
Future Imperfect (2002) by L. A. Graf
Past Prologue (2002) by L. A. Graf

Errand of Vengeance (2002)

Star Trek: Errand of Vengeance miniseries is a retelling of USS Enterprise’s “”Five Year”” mission from an undercover Klingon agent’s point of view.

The Edge of the Sword (2002) by Kevin Ryan
Killing Blow (2002) by Kevin Ryan
River of Blood (2002) by Kevin Ryan

Vulcan’s Soul (2004-2007)

Star Trek: Vulcan’s Soul miniseries follows Spock’s life after the Next Generation episode “Unification.”

Exodus (2004) by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz
Exiles (2006) by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz
Epiphany (2007) by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz

Errand of Fury (2005-2008)

Star Trek: Errand of Fury miniseries is a continuation of Errand of Vengeance (2002).

Seeds of Rage (2005) by Kevin Ryan
Demands of Honor (2007) by Kevin Ryan
Sacrifices of War (2008) by Kevin Ryan

Mere Anarchy (2006-2007)

Star Trek: Mere Anarchy miniseries explores the effects of an off-world disaster on the crew of the Enterprise over a thirty-year period. Inspired by the W. B. Yeats poem “”The Second Coming””. Published as ebook exclusives. An omnibus edition was published in 2009.

Things Fall Apart (2006) by Dayton Ward
The Centre Cannot Hold (2006) by Mike W. Barr
Shadows of the Indignant (2006) by Dave Galanter
The Darkness Drops Again (2007) by Christopher L. Bennett
The Blood-Dimmed Tide (2007) by Howard Weinstein
Its Hour Come Round (2007) by Margaret Wander Bonanno

Crucible Series (2006-2007)

Star Trek: Crucible miniseries focused on the triumvirate of McCoy, Spock, and Kirk. An omnibus edition to include new material was announced in 2008 but was cancelled in 2011. The cover art by John Picacio forms a triptych.

Provenance of Shadows (2006) by David R. George III
The Fire and the Rose (2006) by David R. George III
The Star to Every Wandering (2007) by David R. George III

Legacies Series (2016)

Star Trek: Legacies miniseries was published as part of Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary celebration.

Captain to Captain (2016) by Greg Cox
Best Defense (2016) by Greg Cox
Purgatory’s Key (2016) by Greg Cox

Shatnerverse (1995-2007)

The series explores James Kirk’s life after the events of Generations (1994). Conceived by William Shatner, the novels were co-written by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, who were not credited as co-writers until Captain’s Peril (2002). Collision Course (2007) ties into The Ashes of Eden (1995).

The Ashes of Eden (1995) by William Shatner
The Return (1996) by William Shatner
Avenger (1997) by William Shatner
Spectre (1998) by William Shatner
Dark Victory (1999) by William Shatner
Preserver (2000) by William Shatner
Captain’s Peril (2002) by William Shatner
Captain’s Blood (2003) by William Shatner
Captain’s Glory (2006) by William Shatner
Collision Course (2007) by William Shatner

Mirror Universe (2007-2011)

Star Trek: Mirror Universe explores the Mirror Universe introduced in Star Trek episode “Mirror, Mirror”. The Sorrows of Empire (2009) was expanded from a novella collected in Glass Empires (2007). Fearful Symmetry (2008) and The Soul Key (2009), by Olivia Wood, and Disavowed (2014), by David Mack, tie into the series. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Glass Empires (2007) by Michael Sussman, et al.
Obsidian Alliances (2007) by Keith DeCandido, Peter David, and Sara Shaw
Shards and Shadows (short story collection) (2009) by Marco Palmieri and Margaret Clark, eds.
The Sorrows of Empire (2009) by David Mack
Rise Like Lions (2011) by David Mack

Academy (2007)

Star Trek: Academy was intended to be a new flagship series featuring a young Midshipman Jim Kirk. A sequel, Trial Run, was announced but was never published.

Collision Course (2007) by William Shatner with Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens

Excelsior (2007)

Star Trek: Excelsior was a flagship series concept set aboard the Excelsior (NCC-2000), under the command of Hikaru Sulu. Only one novel has been published, which was marketed as part of The Original Series book line.

Forged in Fire (2007) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels

The Next Generation Fiction Reviews

TNG Episode Novelizations (1987–1994)

Encounter at Farpoint (1987) by David Gerrold
Unification (1991) by Jeri Taylor
Relics (1992) by Michael Jan Friedman
Descent (1993) by Diane Carey
All Good Things… (1994) by Michael Jan Friedman

TNG Numbered Novels (1988–2001)

Ghost Ship (1988) by Diane Carey
The Peacekeepers (1988) by Gene DeWeese
The Children of Hamlin (1988) by Carmen Carter
Survivors (1989) by Jean Lorrah
Strike Zone (1989) by Peter David
Power Hungry (1989) by Howard Weinstein
Masks (1989) by John Vornholt
The Captains’ Honor (1989) by David Dvorkin
A Call to Darkness (1989) by Michael Jan Friedman
A Rock and a Hard Place (1990) by Peter David
Gulliver’s Fugitives (1990) by Keith Sharee
Doomsday World (1990) by Carmen Carter
The Eyes of the Beholder (1990) by A. C. Crispin
Exiles (1990) by Howard Weinstein
Fortune’s Light (1991) by Michael Jan Friedmann
Contamination (1991) by John Vornholt
Boogeyman (1991) by Mel Gilden
Q-in-Law (1991) by Peter David
Perchance to Dream (1991) by Howard Weinstein
Spartacus (1992) by T. L. Mancour
Chains of Command (1992) by Bill McKay and Eloise Flood
Imbalance (1992) by V. E. Mitchell
War Drums (1992) by John Vornholt
Nightshade (1992) by Laurell K. Hamilton
Grounded (1993) by David Bischoff
The Romulan Prize (1993) by Simon Hawke
Guises of the Mind (1993) by Rebecca Neason
Here There Be Dragons (1993) by John Peel
Sins of Commission (1994) by Susan Wright
Debtors’ Planet (1994) by W. R. Thompson
Foreign Foes (1994) by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur
Requiem (1994) by Michael Jan Friedman and Kevin Ryan
Balance of Power (1995) by Dafydd ab Hugh
Blaze of Glory (1995) by Simon Hawke
The Romulan Strategy (1995) by Robert Greenberger
Into the Nebula (1995) by Gene DeWeese
The Last Stand (1995) by Brad Ferguson
Dragon’s Honor (1996) by Kij Johnson and Greg Cox
Rogue Saucer (1996) by John Vornholt
Possession (1996) by J. M. Dillard and Kathleen O’Malley
The Soldiers of Fear (1996) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Infiltrator (1996) by W. R. Thompson
A Fury Scorned (1996) by Pamela Sargent and George Zebrowski
The Death of Princes (1997) by John Peel
Intellivore (1997) by Diane Duane
To Storm Heaven (1997) by Esthner Friesner
Q-Space (1998) by Greg Cox
Q-Zone (1998) by Greg Cox
Q-Strike (1998) by Greg Cox
Dyson Sphere (1999) by Charles Pellegrino and George Zebrowski
Infection (1999) by John Gregory Betancourt
Vectors (1999) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Red Sector (1999) by Diane Carey
Quarantine (1999) by John Vornholt
Double or Nothing (1999) by Peter David
The First Virtue (1999) by Michael Jan Friedman and Christie Golden
The Forgotten War (1999) by William R. Forstchen
Gem World, Book 1 (2000) by John Vornholt
Gem World, Book 2 (2000) by John Vornholt
Tooth and Claw (2001) by Doranna Durgin
Diplomatic Implausibility (2001) by Keith DeCandido
Dead Zone (2001) by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur
Forever Dark (2001) by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur

Original Novels (1990–2003)

Metamorphosis (1990) by Jean Lorrah
Vendetta (1991) by Peter David
Reunion (1991) by Michael Jan Friedman
Imzadi (1992) by Peter David
The Devil’s Heart (1993) by Carmen Carter
Dark Mirror (1993) by Diane Duane
Q-Squared (1994) by Peter David
Crossover (1995) by Michael Jan Friedman
Kahless (1996) by Michael Jan Friedman
Ship of the Line (1997) by Diane Carey
The Best and the Brightest (1998) by Susan Wright
Planet X (x-men Crossover0 (1998) by Michael Jan Friedman
Triangle: Imzadi II (1998) by Peter David
i, Q (1999) by John de Lancie and Peter David
The Valiant (2000) by Michael Jan Friedman
Immortal Coil (2002) by Jeffrey Lang
A Hard Rain (2002) by Dean Wesley Smith
The Battle of Betazed (2002) by Charlotte Douglas and Susan Kearney
Do Comets Dream? (2003) by S. P. Somtow
Shadows Have Offended (2021) by Cassandra Rose Clarke

Film Novelizations (1994–2002)

Generations (1994) by J. M. Dillard
First Contact (1996) by J. M. Dillard
Insurrection (1998) by J. M. Dillard
Nemesis (2002) by J. M. Dillard

Genesis Wave Miniseries (1994–2002)

The Genesis Wave, Book 1 (2000) by John Vornholt
The Genesis Wave, Book 2 (2001) by John Vornholt
The Genesis Wave, Book 3 (2002) by John Vornholt
Genesis Force (2003) by John Vornholt

Maximum Warp (2001)

Dead Zone (2001) by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur
Forever Dark (2001) by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur

A Time To… Series (2004)

A Time to Be Born (2004) by John Vornholt
A Time to Die (2004) by John Vornholt
A Time to Sow (2004) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
A Time to Harvest (2004) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
A Time to Love (2004) by Robert Greenberger
A Time to Hate (2004) by Robert Greenberger
A Time to Kill (2004) by David Mack
A Time to Heal (2004) by David Mack
A Time for War, a Time for Peace (2004) by Keith DeCandido

Relaunch Novels (2005–2019)

Death in Winter (2005) by Michael Jan Friedman
The Buried Age (2007) by Christopher L. Bennett
Resistance (2007) by J. M. Dillard
Q & A (2007) by Keith DeCandido
Before Dishonor (2007) by Peter David
Greater than the Sum (2008) by Christopher L. Bennett
Losing the Peace (2011) by William Leisner
Indistinguishable From Magic (2011) by David A. McIntee
The Stuff of Dreams (e-book) (2013) by James Swallow
The Light Fantastic (2014) by Jeffrey Lang
Q Are Cordially Uninvited… (e-book) (2014) by Rudy Josephs
Takedown (2015) by John Jackson Miller
Armageddon’s Arrow (2015) by Dayton Ward
Headlong Flight (2017) by Dayton Ward
Hearts and Minds (2017) by Dayton Ward
Available Light (2019) by Dayton Ward
Collateral Damage (2019) by David Mack

Slings and Arrows Series (2007–2008)

A Sea of Troubles (2007) by J. Steven York and Christina F. York
The Oppressor’s Wrong (2007) by Phaedra M. Weldon
The Insolence of Office (2007) by William Leisner
That Sleep of Death (2008) by Terri Osborne
A Weary Life (2008) by Robert Greenberger
Enterprises of Great Pitch and Moment (2008) by Keith DeCandido

Cold Equations Series (2012)

Cold Equations relaunch miniseries explores the effect artificial life has on Starfleet and the Federation.

The Persistence of Memory (2012) by David Mack
Silent Weapons (2012) by David Mack
The Body Electric (2012) by David Mack

Post-relaunch novels (2021–present)

Original novels depicting events within the continuity of The Next Generation television series, and not the continuity of the 2005–2019 relaunch series. Frequently labelled post-relaunch novels by fans. Additional novels are forthcoming.

Shadows Have Offended (2021) by Cassandra Rose Clarke
Pliable Truths (2024) by Dayton Ward

Stargazer (2002–2004)

Star Trek: Stargazer follows Jean-Luc Picard in command of the Stargazer (NCC-2893) prior to his promotion to captain of the Enterprise. Reunion (1991) and The Valiant (2000), also by Friedman, tie into the series.

Gauntlet (2002) by Michael Jan Friedman
Progenitor (2003) by Michael Jan Friedman
Three (2003) by Michael Jan Friedman
Oblivion (2003) by Michael Jan Friedman
Enigma (2004) by Michael Jan Friedman
Maker (2004) by Michael Jan Friedman

The Lost Era (2003–2014)

Star Trek: The Lost Era explores events prior to The Next Generation episode “Encounter at Farpoint”. The Buried Age (2007), by Christopher L. Bennett, and the Terok Nor (2008) series, were marketed as “Tales of the Lost Era.”

The Sundered (2003) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels
Serpents Among the Ruins (2003) by David R. George III
The Art of the Impossible (2003) by Keith DeCandido
Well of Souls (2003) by Ilsa J. Bick
Deny Thy Father (2003) by Jeff Mariotte
Catalyst of Sorrows (2003) by Margaret Wander Bonanno
One Constant Star (2014) by David R. George III

Terok Nor (2008)

Star Trek: Terok Nor explores the history of the Deep Space Nine station during the Bajoran Occupation when it was known as Terok Nor. The series is linked to the Lost Era (2003–2014). The cover art by John Picacio forms a triptych. Marketed as part of the Deep Space Nine book line.

Day of the Vipers (2008) by James Swallow
Night of the Wolves (2008) by S. D. Perry and Britta Dennison
Dawn of the Eagles (2008) by S. D. Perry and Britta Dennison

Titan (2005–2017)

Star Trek: Titan is a flagship series set aboard the Titan (NCC-80102), under the command of William Riker. The starship Titan was introduced in Nemesis (2002), and later appeared in several episodes of the TV series Lower Decks.

Taking Wing (2005) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels
The Red King (2005) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels
Orion’s Hounds (2005) by Christopher L. Bennett
Sword of Damocles (2007) by Geoffrey Thorne
Over a Torrent Sea (2009) by Christopher L. Bennett
Synthesis (2009) by James Swallow
Fallen Gods (2012) by Michael A. Martin
Absent Enemies (2014) by John Jackson Miller
Sight Unseen (2015) by James Swallow
Fortune of War (2017) by David Mack

Deep Space Nine Fiction Reviews

DS9 Episode novelizations (1993–1999)

Emissary (1993) by J. M. Dillard
The Search (1994) by Diane Carey
The Way of the Warrior (1995) by Diane Carey
Trials and Tribble-ations (1996) by Diane Carey
Far Beyond the Stars (1998) by Steven Barnes
Call to Arms (The Dominion War, Book 2) (1998) by Diane Carey
Sacrifice of Angels (The Dominion War, Book 4) (1998) by Diane Carey
What You Leave Behind (1999) by Diane Carey

DS9 Numbered novels (1993–2000)

Emissary (novelization listed above) (1993) by J. M. Dillard
The Siege (1993) by Peter David
Bloodletter (1993) by K. W. Jeter
The Big Game (1993) by Sandy Schofield
Fallen Heroes (1994) by Dafydd ab Hugh
Betrayal (1994) by Lois Tilton
Warchild (1994) by Esther Friesner
Antimatter (1994) by John Vornholt
Proud Helios (1995) by Melissa Scott
Valhalla (1995) by Nathan Archer
Devil in the Sky (1995) by Greg Cox and John Gregory Betancourt
The Laertian Gamble (1995) by Robert Sheckley
Station Rage (1995) by Diane Carey
The Long Night (1996) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Objective: Bajor (1996) by John Peel
Time’s Enemy (Invasion!, Book 3) (1996) by L. A. Graf
The Heart of the Warrior (1996) by John Gregory Betancourt
Saratoga (1996) by Michael Jan Friedman
The Tempest (1997) by Susan Wright
Wrath of the Prophets (1997) by Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, and Robert Greenberger
Trial by Error (1997) by Mark Garland
Vengeance (1998) by Dafydd ab Hugh
The 34th Rule (1999) by Armin Shimerman and David R. George III
The Conquered (Rebels, Book 1) (1999) by Dafydd ab Hugh
The Courageous (Rebels, Book 2) (1999) by Dafydd ab Hugh
The Liberated (Rebels, Book 3) (1999) by Dafydd ab Hugh
A Stitch in Time (2000) by Andrew J. Robinson

Young adult novellas (1994–1998)

The Star Ghost (1994) by Brad Strickland
Stowaways (1994) by Brad Strickland
Prisoners of Peace (1994) by John Peel
The Pet (1994) by Mel Gilden and Ted Pedersen
Arcade (1995) by Diana Gallagher
Field Trip (1995) by John Peel
Gypsy World (1996) by Ted Pedersen
Highest Score (1996) by Kem Antilles
Cardassian Imps (1997) by Mel Gilden
Space Camp (1997) by Ted Pedersen
Honor Bound (Da of Honor) (1997) by Diana G. Gallagher
Trapped in Time (1998) by Ted Pedersen

Original novels (1995–1997)

Warped (1995) by K. W. Jeter
Legends of the Ferengi (1997) by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr

Millennium (2000)

The Fall of Terok Nor (2000) by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
The War of the Prophets (2000) by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Inferno (2000) by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens

Relaunch novels (2001–2017)

Interlinked novels set after the episode “What You Leave Behind.”

Avatar, Book One (2001) by S. D. Perry
Avatar, Book Two (2001) by S. D. Perry
Rising Son (2002) by S. D. Perry
The Left Hand of Destiny, Book One (2003) by J. G. Hertzler and Jeffrey Lang
The Left Hand of Destiny, Book Two (2003) by J. G. Hertzler and Jeffrey Lang
Unity (2003) by S. D. Perry
Warpath (2006) by David Mack
Fearful Symmetry (2008) by Olivia Woods
The Soul Key (2009) by Olivia Woods
The Never-Ending Sacrifice (2009) by Una McCormack
Lust’s Latinum Lost (and Found) (2014) by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann
The Missing (2014) by Una McCormack
Sacraments of Fire (2015) by David R. George III
Ascendance (2015) by David R. George III
Force and Motion (2016) by Jeffrey Lang
Rules of Accusation (2016) by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann
The Long Mirage (2017) by David R. George III
Enigma Tales (2017) by Una McCormack
I, The Constable (2017) by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann

Mission Gamma (2002)

Mission Gamma relaunch miniseries follows the crew of the Defiant under the command of Elias Vaughn.

Twilight (2002) by David R. George III
This Gray Spirit (2002) by Heather Jarman
Cathedral (2002) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels
Lesser Evil (2002) by Robert Simpson

Worlds of Deep Space Nine (2004–2005)

Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine relaunch series explores the home worlds of the crew and residents of Deep Space Nine.

Cardassia and Andor (2004) by Una McCormack and Heather Jarman
Trill and Bajor (2005) by Andy Mangels, Michael A. Martin, and J. Noah Kym
The Dominion and Ferenginar (2005) by David R. George III and Keith DeCandido

Post-relaunch novels (2005–2021)

Original novels depicting events within the continuity of the Deep Space Nine television series, and not the continuity of the 2001–2017 relaunch series. Frequently labelled post-relaunch novels by fans. Confusingly, Hollow Men (2005) was published while the relaunch series was on going.

Hollow Men (2005) by Una McCormack
Revenant (2021) by Alex White

Gamma (2017)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Gamma relaunch miniseries follows the crew of Robinson (NCC-71842) under the command of Benjamin Sisko. Only one novel has been published. Mission Gamma (2002) has a similar premise.

Original Sin (2017) by David R. George III

Star Trek: Voyager Fiction Reviews

Voyager Episode Novelizations (1995–2001)

Caretaker (1995) by L. A. Graf
Flashback (1996) by Diane Carey
Day of Honor: The Television Episode (Day of Honor) (1997) by Michael Jan Friedman
Equinox (1999) by Diane Carey
Endgame (2001) by Diane Carey

Numbered novels (1995–2000)

Caretaker (novelization, listed above) (1995) by L. A. Graf
The Escape (1995) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Ragnarok (1995) by Nathan Archer
Violations (1995) by Susan Wright
Incident at Arbuk (1995) by John Gregory Betancourt
The Murdered Sun (1996) by Christie Golden
Ghost of a Chance (1996) by Mark A. Garland and Charles G. McGraw
Cybersong (1996) by S. N. Lewitt
The Final Fury (Invasion!, Book 4) (1996) by Dafydd ab Hugh
Bless the Beasts (1996) by Karen Haber
The Garden (1997) by Melissa Scott
Chrysalis (1997) by David Niall Wilson
The Black Shore (1997) by Greg Cox
Marooned (1997) by Christie Golden
Echoes (1998) by Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Seven of Nine (1998) by Christie Golden
Death of a Neutron Star (1999) by Eric Kotani and Dean Wesley Smith
Battle Lines (1999) by Dave Galanter and Greg Brodeur
Cloak and Dagger (Dark Matters, Book 1) (2000) by Christie Golden
Ghost Dance (Dark Matters, Book 2) (2000) by Christie Golden
Shadow of Heaven (Dark Matters, Book 3) (2000) by Christie Golden

Original novels (1996–2002)

Mosaic (1996) by Jeri Taylor
Pathways (1998) by Jeri Taylor
The Nanotech War (2002) by Steven Piziks

Starfleet Academy (1997)

Star Trek: Voyager – Starfleet Academy young adult miniseries explores the lives of the Voyager crew as Starfleet Academy cadets.

Lifeline (1997) by Bobbi J.G. Weiss and David Cody Weiss
The Chance Factor (1997) by Diana G. Gallagher and Martin R. Burke
Quarantine (1997) by Patricia Barnes-Svarney

Relaunch novels (2003–2020)

Homecoming (2003) by Christie Golden
The Farther Shore (2003) by Christie Golden
Full Circle (2009) by Kirsten Beyer
Unworthy (2009) by Kirsten Beyer
Children of the Storm (2011) by Kirsten Beyer
The Eternal Tide (2012) by Kirsten Beyer
Protectors (2014) by Kirsten Beyer
Acts of Contrition (2014) by Kirsten Beyer
Atonement (2015) by Kirsten Beyer
A Pocket Full of Lies (2016) by Kirsten Beyer
Architects of Infinity (2018) by Kirsten Beyer
To Lose the Earth (2020) by Kirsten Beyer

Spirit Walk (2004)

Star Trek: Voyager – Spirit Walk miniseries follows Chakotay’s first mission as captain of Voyager.

Old Wounds (2004) by Christie Golden
Enemy of My Enemy (2004) by Christie Golden

String Theory (2005–06)

Star Trek: Voyager – String Theory was published on the tenth-anniversary of the pilot episode, “Caretaker.” The first novel opens on a violent encounter with the Nacene, the extra-galactic race seen in the episodes “Caretaker” and “Cold Fire”. The novels included explanations for visual and narrative inconsistencies which developed during the televisions series run, as well as conclusions to unresolved plots.

Cohesion (2005) by Jeffrey Lang
Fusion (2005) by Kirsten Beyer
Evolution (2006) by Heather Jarman

Day of Honor (1997) Crossover Series

Star Trek: Day of Honor crossover miniseries is inspired by the Voyager episode “Day of Honor”. Created by Paula M. Block and John J. Ordover. Honor Bound (1997), a Corps of Engineers novella by Diana G. Gallagher, and Michael Jan Friedman’s novelization of the titular episode, tie into the series.

Ancient Blood [The Next Generation] (1997) by Diane Carey
Armageddon Sky [Deep Space Nine] (1997) by L. A. Graf
Her Klingon Soul [Voyager] (1997) by Michael Jan Friedman
Treaty’s Law (1997) by Kristine Kathryn Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith

New Frontier Series (1997–2015)

Star Trek: New Frontier was the first book line not to be based on a Star Trek television series or film. The novels follow the crew of the Excalibur (NCC-26517) under the command of Mackenzie Calhoun. Created by John J. Ordover.

House of Cards (1997) by Peter David
Into the Void (1997) by Peter David
The Two-Front War (1997) by Peter David
End Game (1997) by Peter David
Martyr (1998) by Peter David
Fire on High (1998) by Peter David
The Quiet Place (1999) by Peter David
Dark Allies (1999) by Peter David
Requiem (Excalibur, Book 1) (2000) by Peter David
Renaissance (Excalibur, Book 2) (2000) by Peter David
Restoration (Excalibur, Book 3) (2000) by Peter David
Being Human (2001) by Peter David

Original novels (2003–2015)

Gods Above (2003) by Peter David
Stone and Anvil (2003) by Peter David
After the Fall (2004) by Peter David
Missing in Action (2006) by Peter David
Treason (2009) by Peter David
Blind Man’s Bluff (2011) by Peter David
The Returned, Part One E-Book (2015) by Peter David
The Returned, Part Two E-Book (2015) by Peter David
The Returned, Part Three E-Book (2015) by Peter David

Captain’s Table (1998) Crossover Series

Star Trek: The Captain’s Table crossover miniseries is narrated by various starship captains during their visits to a trans-dimensional bar called The Captain’s Table. Tales from the Captain’s Table (2005), a short story collection edited by Keith DeCandido, ties into this series. The cover art by Keith Birdsong was intended to form a polyptych; however, design and printing errors resulted in the six images not aligning. Reprints have included new cover art.

War Dragons (1998) by L. A. Graf
Dujonian’s Hoard [The Next Generation] (1998) by Michael Jan Friedman
The Mist [Deep Space Nine] (1998) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Fire Ship [Voyager] (1998) by Diane Carey
Once Burned [New Frontier] (1998) by Peter David
Where Sea Meets Sky (1998) by Jerry Oltion

Strange New Worlds (1998–2016) Short Story Collections

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a series of short story collections edited by Dean Wesley Smith. Each volume collected fan-submitted stories similar to the New Voyages (1976–1977) originally published by Bantam. It is unrelated to the Strange New Worlds television series.

Strange New Worlds
Strange New Worlds II
Strange New Worlds III
Strange New Worlds IV
Strange New Worlds V
Strange New Worlds VI
Strange New Worlds VII
Strange New Worlds VIII
Strange New Worlds 8
Strange New Worlds 9
Strange New Worlds 10
Strange New Worlds 2016

Dominion War (1998) Crossover Series

Star Trek: The Dominion War crossover miniseries depicts events leading up to the Dominion War. The first and third novels focus on the crew of the Enterprise (NCC-1701-E), while the second and fourth novels are novelizations of a seven-episode arc from Deep Space Nine’s sixth and seventh seasons. The Battle for Betazed (2002), by Charlotte Douglas and Susan Kearney, and Tales of the Dominion War (2004), a short story collection edited by Keith DeCandido, tie into the series.

Behind Enemy Lines [The Next Generation] (1998) by John Vornholt
Call to Arms [Deep Space Nine] (1998) by Diane Carey
Tunnel Through the Stars [The Next Generation] (1998) by John Vornholt
Sacrifice of Angels [Deep Space Nine] (1998) by Diane Carey

Corps of Engineers (2000–2010)

Star Trek: Corps of Engineers follows the crew of the Da Vinci (NCC-81623). The series was marketed as ebook exclusives on various platforms, which were later collected into print bind-ups with similar titles but a different numbering scheme. The series was originally published as Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers, frequently abbreviated as S.C.E. The series features Montgomery Scott following events in The Next Generation episode “Relics”. The collected bind-ups of these novellas are called: Have Tech, Will Travel, Miracle Workers, Some Assembly Required, No Surrender, Foundations, Wildfire, Breakdowns, Aftermath, Grand Designs, Creative Couplings, Wounds, Out of the Cocoon, and What’s Past.

Original novellas (2000–2006)

The Belly of the Beast (2000) by Dean Wesley Smith
Fatal Error (2000) by Keith DeCandido
Hard Crash (2000) by Christie Golden
Interphase, Part One (2001) by Dayon Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Interphase, Part Two (2001) by Dayon Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Cold Fusion (2001) by Keith DeCandido
Invincible, Part One (2001) by Keith DeCandido and David Mack
Invincible, Part Two (2001) by Keith DeCandido and David Mack
The Riddled Post (2001) by Aaron Rosenberg
Here There Be Monsters (Gateways) (2001) by Keith DeCandido
Ambush (2001) by Dave Galanter
Some Assembly Required (2002) by Scott Ciencin and Dan Jolley
No Surrender (2002) by Jeff Mariotte
Caveat Emptor (2002) by Ian Edginton and Mike Collins
Past Life (2002) by Robert Greenberger
Oaths (2002) by Glenn Hauman
Foundations, Part One (2002) by Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward
Foundations, Part Two (2002) by Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward
Foundations, Part Three (2002) by Kevin Dilmore and Dayton Ward
Enigma Ship (2002) by J. Steven York and Christina F. York
War Stories, Book One (2002) by Keith DeCandido
War Stories, Book Two (2002) by Keith DeCandido
Wildfire, Book One (2003) by David Mack
Wildfire, Book Two (2003) by David Mack
Home Fires (2003) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Age of Unreason (2003) by Scott Ciencin
Balance of Nature (2003) by Heather Jarman
Breakdowns (2003) by Keith DeCandido
Aftermath (2003) by Christopher L. Bennett
Ishtar Rising, Book One (2003) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels
Ishtar Rising, Book Two (2003) by Michael A. Martin and Andy Mangels
Buying Time (2003) by Robert Greenberger
Collective Hindsight, Book One (2003) by Aaron Rosenberg
Collective Hindsight, Book Two (2003) by Aaron Rosenberg
The Demon, Book One (2003) by Loren L. Coleman and Randall L. Bills
The Demon, Book Two (2004) by Loren L. Coleman and Randall L. Bills
Ring Around the Sky (2004) by Allyn Gibson
Orphans (2004) by Kevin Killiany
Grand Designs (2004) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Failsafe (2004) by David Mack
Bitter Medicine (2004) by Dave Galanter
Sargasso Sector (2004) by Paul Kupperberg
Paradise Interrupted (2004) by John S. Drew
Where Time Stands Still (2004) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
The Art of the Deal (2004) by Glenn Greenberg
Spin (2004) by J. Steven York and Christina F. York
Creative Couplings, Book One (2004) by Glenn Hauman and Aaron Rosenberg
Creative Couplings, Book Two (2005) by Glenn Hauman and Aaron Rosenberg
Small World (2005) by David Mack
Malefictorum (2005) by Terri Osborne
Lost Time (2005) by Ilsa J. Bick
Identity Crisis (2005) by John J. Ordover
Fables of the Prime Directive (2005) by Cory Rushton
Security (2005) by Keith DeCandido
Wounds, Book One (2005) by Ilsa J. Bick
Wounds, Book Two (2005) by Ilsa J. Bick
Out of the Cocoon (2005) by William Leisner
Honor (2005) by Kevin Killiany
Blackout (2005) by Phaedra M. Weldon
The Cleanup (2006) by Robert T. Jeschonek
Progress [What’s Past, Book 1] (2006) by Terri Osborne
The Future Begins [What’s Past, Book 2] (2006) by Steve Mollmann and Michael Schuster
Echoes of Coventry [What’s Past, Book 3] (2006) by Richard C. White
Distant Early Warning [What’s Past, Book 4] by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
10 Is Better Than 01 [What’s Past, Book 5] by Heather Jarman
Many Splendors [What’s Past, Book 6] by Keith DeCandido

Relaunch novellas (2006–2007)

Relaunch of the novella series as Corps of Engineers. Published as ebook exclusives. The novellas have not been collected in any print editions.

Turn the Page (2006) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Troubleshooting (2006) by Robert Greenberger
The Light (2007) by Jeff D. Jacques
The Art of the Comeback (2007) by Glenn Greenberg
Signs from Heaven (2007) by Phaedra M. Weldon
Ghost (2007) by Ilsa J. Bick
Remembrance of Things Past, Book One (2007) by Terri Osborne
Remembrance of Things Past, Book Two (2007) by Terri Osborne

Section 31 (2001) Crossover Series

Star Trek: Section 31 crossover miniseries was inspired by the clandestine, paramilitary organization introduced in the Deep Space Nine episode “Inquisition”. The series was relaunched in 2014.

Rogue [The Next Generation] (2001) by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin
Shadow [Voyager] (2001) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Cloak (2001) by S. D. Perry
Abyss [Deep Space Nine] (2001) by David Weddle and Jeffrey Lang

Section 31 relaunch (2014–2017)

Star Trek: Section 31 miniseries is a relaunch of the Section 31 (2001) crossover miniseries. Events continue in Collateral Damage (2019). Marketed as part of the Deep Space Nine book line.

Disavowed (2014) by David Mack
Control (2017) by David Mack

Gateways (2001) Crossover Series

Star Trek: Gateways crossover miniseries explores various Starfleet crews’ interactions with trans-dimensional “gates” left behind by the extinct Iconian civilization. The series was created by Robert Greenberger and John J. Ordover. Here There Be Monsters (2001), a Corps of Engineers novella by Keith DeCandido, serves as an epilogue to the series.

One Small Step (2001) by Susan Wright
Chainmail [Challenger] (2001) by Diane Carey
Doors into Chaos [The Next Generation] (2001) by Robert Greenberger
Demons of Air and Darkness [Deep Space Nine] (2001) by Keith DeCandido
No Man’s Land [Voyager] (2001) by Christie Golden
Cold Wars [New Frontier] (2001) by Peter David
What Lay Beyond (collection) (2001) by John J. Ordover, ed.

Challenger (2001)

Star Trek: Challenger is a flagship concept series featuring the UFPF Challenger (OV91951L). The crew was introduced in the New Earth (2000) miniseries. Only one novel was published.

Chainmail (Gateways, Book 2) (2001) by Diane Carey

Star Trek: Enterprise

Episode novelizations (2001–2003)

Broken Bow (2001) by Diane Carey
Shockwave (2002) by Paul Ruditis
The Expanse (2003) by J. M. Dillard

Original novels (2002–2006)

The novels were more closely plotted to events of the television series compared to previous book lines. Daedalus (2003) and Daedalus’s Children (2004) form a two-part novel that explores the aftermath of a prototype warp ship’s disastrous launch thirteen years prior to the launch of the Enterprise (NX-01).

By the Book (2002) by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Rusch
What Price Honor? (2002) by Dave Stern
Surak’s Soul (2003) by J. M. Dillard
Daedalus (2003) by Dave Stern
Daedalus’s Children (2004) by Dave Stern
Rosetta (2006) by Dave Stern

Relaunch novels (2006–2008)

Interlinked novels set after the episode “These Are the Voyages…”:

Last Full Measure (2006) by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin
The Good That Men Do (2007) by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin
Kobayashi Maru (2008) by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin

Romulan War (2009–2011)

Star Trek: Enterprise – Romulan War explores the events of the Earth–Romulan War from the perspective of the Enterprise crew.

Beneath the Raptor’s Wing (2009) by Michael A. Martin
To Brave the Storm (2011) by Michael A. Martin

Rise of the Federation (2013–2017)

Star Trek: Enterprise – Rise of the Federation explores the creation of the United Federation of Planets, and the rise of Jonathan Archer to President of the Federation.

A Choice of Futures (2013) by Christopher L. Bennett
Tower of Babel (2014) by Christopher L. Bennett
Uncertain Logic (2015) by Christopher L. Bennett
Live by the Code (2016) by Christopher L. Bennett
Patterns of Interference (2017) by Christopher L. Bennett

I.K.S. Gorkon (2003–2005, 2008)

Star Trek: I.K.S. Gorkon follows the exploits of a Klingon destroyer ordered into unexplored space to find new planets to conquer on behalf of the Klingon Empire. The series was relaunched as Klingon Empire in 2008.

A Good Day to Die (2003) by Keith DeCandido
Honor Bound (2003) by Keith DeCandido
Enemy Territory (2005) by Keith DeCandido

Klingon Empire (2008)

Star Trek: Klingon Empire is a relaunch of I.K.S. Gorkon (2003–2005). Only one novel has been published.

A Burning House (2008) by Keith DeCandido

Vanguard (2005–2012)

Star Trek: Vanguard is a flagship concept series concurrent with the events of The Original Series. The novels are set aboard Starfleet Starbase 47 positioned on the edge of the Taurus Reach known as Vanguard to its residents and crew. The series was created and written by Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore, and David Mack. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

The Corps of Engineers novella Distant Early Warning (2006), by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore, is a prequel to Vanguard. In Tempest’s Wake (2012), by Dayton Ward, serves as an epilogue to the series. The Seekers (2014–15) flagship series is an indirect sequel to Vanguard.

Harbinger (2005) by David Mack
Summon the Thunder (2006) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Reap the Whirlwind (2007) by David Mack
Open Secrets (2009) by Dayton Ward
Precipice (2009) by David Mack
Declassified, Anthology (2011) by Dayton Ward, et al.
What Judgments Come (2011) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Storming Heaven (2012) by David Mack
In Tempest’s Wake, e-book (2012) by Dayton Ward

Seekers (2014–2015)

Star Trek: Seekers is an indirect sequel of Vanguard (2005–2012).[21] The series follows the crews of the Endeavour (NCC-1895) and it’s companion scout ship, Sagittarius (NCC-1894).

Second Nature (2014) by David Mack
Point of Divergence (2014) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore
Long Shot (2015) by David Mack
All That’s Left (2015) by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore

Myriad Universes (2008–2010)

Star Trek: Myriad Universes series explores alternate realities, and how those settings affect the analogues of characters from various television series and films. The Last Generation (2008–2009) comics miniseries, by Andrew Steven Harris, ties into the series. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Infinity’s Prism (2008) by William Leisner, Christopher L. Bennett, and James Swallow
Echoes and Refractions (2008) by Geoff Trowbridge, Keith DeCandido, and Chris Roberson
Shattered Light (2010) by David R. George III, et al.

Destiny (2008) Crossover Series

Star Trek: Destiny crossover miniseries explores the origin of the Borg, and the Federation’s response to a destructive invasion by them. Followed by Typhon Pact (2010–2013). An omnibus edition was published in 2012.

Gods of Night (2008) by David Mack
Mere Mortals (2008) by David Mack
Lost Souls (2008) by David Mack

Kelvin Universe

Film novelizations (2009–2013)

Star Trek Beyond (2016) did not receive a novelization.

Star Trek (2009) by Alan Dean Foster
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) by Alan Dean Foster

Starfleet Academy (2010–2012)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy young adult miniseries explores the lives of the Enterprise crew as Starfleet Academy cadets. The series is unrelated to a 1996 series of the same name. Starfleet Academy (1997), a video game novelization by Diane Carey, is also unrelated.

The Delta Anomaly (2010) by Rick Barba
The Edge (2010) by Rudy Josephs
The Gemini Agent (2011) by Rick Barba
The Assassination Game (2012) by Alan Gratz and Rick Barba

Original novels (2020)

The following novels were originally scheduled for publication in 2010.

The Unsettling Stars (2020) by Alan Dean Foster
More Beautiful Than Death (2020) by David Mack

Star Trek Online (2010)

Star Trek Online is based on the MMORPG of the same name. Only one novel has been published.

The Needs of the Many (2010) by Michael A. Martin

Typhon Pact (2010–2012)

Star Trek: Typhon Pact series explores the political chaos following the destruction of the Borg in Destiny (2008). A Singular Destiny (2009), by Keith DeCandido, introduced the supranational Typhon Pact as the Federation’s primary antagonist. Many storylines conclude in The Fall (2013–14). An omnibus edition of the concluding trilogy was published as The Khitomer Accords Saga (2013).

Zero Sum Game (2010) by David Mack
Seize the Fire (2010) by Michael A. Martin
Rough Beasts of Empire (2010) by David R. George III
Paths of Disharmony (2011) by Dayton Ward
The Struggle Within (2011) by Christopher L. Bennett
Plagues of Night (2012) by David R. George III
Raise the Dawn (2012) by David R. George III
Brinkmanship (2012) by Una McCormack

The Fall (2013) Crossover Series

Star Trek: The Fall is a continuation of Typhon Pact (2010–2013). Events in the novels occur over a two-month period, alternating between Deep Space Nine and The Next Generation settings.[20]

Revelation and Dust (2013) by David R. George III
The Crimson Shadow (2013) by Una McCormack
A Ceremony of Losses (2013) by David Mack
The Poisoned Chalice (2013) by James Swallow
Peaceable Kingdoms (2013) by Dayton Ward

Department of Temporal Investigations (2011–2017)

Star Trek: Department of Temporal Investigations, is based on the fictional Federation agency responsible for investigating time travel incidents. The protagonists, Lucsly and Dulmur, were introduced in the Deep Space Nine episode “Trials and Tribble-ations”. Forgotten History (2012) was collected in The Continuing Missions, Volume One (2013). Watching the Clock (2011) received a paperback release in 2014. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Watching the Clock (2011) by Christopher L. Bennett
Forgotten History (2012) by Christopher L. Bennett
The Collectors (2014) by Christopher L. Bennett
Time Lock (2016) by Christopher L. Bennett
Shield of the Gods (2017) by Christopher L. Bennett

Autobiography series (2015–2023)

Autobiographies as written by the titular characters. The authors are credited as “editors”. The series follows the continuity of the television series and films. The Autobiography of Mr. Spock was previously scheduled for release in 2018, but was rescheduled for unknown reasons.

The Autobiography of James T. Kirk (2015) by David A. Goodman
The Autobiography of Jean-Luc Picard (2017) by David A. Goodman
The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway (2020) by Una McCormack
The Autobiography of Mr. Spock (2021) by Una McCormack
The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko (2023) by Derek Tyler Attico

General Crossover Novels

Federation (1994) by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
The Badlands, Book One (1999) by Susan Wright
The Badlands, Book Two (1999) by Susan Wright
Dark Passions, Book One (2001) by Susan Wright
Dark Passions, Book Two (2001) by Susan Wright
Starfleet: Year One (2002) by Michael Jan Friedman
The Brave and the Bold, Book One (2002) by Keith DeCandido
The Brave and the Bold, Book Two (2002) by Keith DeCandido
Engines of Destiny (2005) by Gene DeWeese
Articles of the Federation (2005) by Keith DeCandido
A Singular Destiny (2009) by Keith DeCandido

Prey (2016)

Star Trek: Prey follows the exploits of a company of thieves. The series includes characters from The Undiscovered Country (1992), The Next Generation, and Deep Space Nine.

Hell’s Heart (2016) by John Jackson Miller
The Jackal’s Trick (2016) by John Jackson Miller
The Hall of Heroes (2016) by John Jackson Miller

Star Trek: Picard (2020–Present)

Star Trek: Picard is based on the television series of the same name. The Last Best Hope (2020) is a prequel to “Remembrance”, the first episode of the television series. The Dark Veil (2021) is linked to Titan (2005–2017).

The Last Best Hope (2020) by Una McCormack
The Dark Veil (2021) by James Swallow
Rogue Elements (2021) by John Jackson Miller
Second Self (2022) by Una McCormack
Firewall (2024) by David Mack
No Man’s Land (2024) by Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson
To Defy Fate (2026) by Dayton Ward

Coda (2021) Crossover Series

Star Trek: Coda crossover series follows the crews of several starships attempting to prevent the destruction of the universe by the vampiric species encountered in The Next Generation two-part episode “Time’s Arrow”. Coda serves as a conclusion to the continuity shared by the various relaunch book lines from 2001 to 2021.

Moments Asunder (2021) by Dayton Ward
The Ashes of Tomorrow (2021) by James Swallow
Oblivion’s Gate (2021) by David Mack

Star Trek: Prometheus

Fire with Fire (2017) by Christian Humberg and Bernd Perplies
The Root of All Rage (2018) by Christian Humberg and Bernd Perplies
In the Heart of Chaos (2018) by Christian Humberg and Bernd Perplies

Strange New Worlds (2023–present)

Based on Paramount’s successful show Strange New Worlds, unrelated to the previous Star Trek book series of the same title.

The High Country (2023) by John Jackson Miller – 4/5
While tracking the last known position of the U.S.S. Braidwood, the Enterprise crew becomes separated and trapped without the use of technology on the immense pre-warp planet of Epheksa. Here, they become stranded and must find a way to reconnect with the ship before being detected by the various complex factions on the planet.

Asylum (2024) by Una McCormack

Toward the Night (2025) by James Swallow

Ring of Fire (2025) by David Mack