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The Star Trek franchise's first tie-in publications were James Blish's 1967 volume of episode novelizations and Mack Reynolds's 1968 young adult novel Mission to Horatius. Since 1968, more than 850 original novels, short story collections, episode and film novelizations, and omnibus editions have been published.

Novels based on Star Trek, The Next Generation, Discovery, and Picard are currently in print. As recently as 2020, novels based on Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and Voyager were published. Original concept and flagship series such as New Frontier, Titan, Seekers, and Vanguard have also been published since 1994.

Official publishers of Star Trek novels include Simon & Schuster and U.K. publisher Titan Books. Bantam Books published novels from 1967 to 1981. Past publishers include: Western Publishing, Random House imprints Ballantine and Del Rey Books, Science Fiction Book Club. Publishers Heyne and Cross Cult publish German-language translations of Star Trek novels.

In 2001, Pocket Books estimated there were 85 million copies in print. Michael Epstein, writing for Television Quarterly in 1996, said Star Trek was "by far the biggest series of fiction in the history of western literature".

Bantam Books (1967–1994)

Bantam Books was the first licensed publisher of Star Trek tie-in fiction. Bantam published all their novels as mass market paperbacks. Bantam also published Star Trek Lives! (1975) by Jacqueline Lichtenberg.

Episode novelizations (1967–1994)

Short story adaptations of The Original Series episodes written by James Blish and J. A. Lawrence. Mudd's Angels (1978) includes the novelizations of "Mudd's Women" and "I, Mudd", and an original novella by Lawrence. The Day of the Dove (1985) is a variant of Star Trek 11 (1975). Mudd's Enterprise (1994) is a variant of Mudd's Angels.

Star Trek Adventures (1970–1981)

Novels based on The Original Series. Bantam never applied an official series name to the novels, instead marketing each volume as a new or original "Star Trek Adventure". The novels are not numbered; however, library catalogs and booksellers applied numbers to the novels in publication order, including Mudd's Angels and The New Voyages. In 1993, the series was reprinted by Titan Books as Star Trek Adventures using a different number scheme. The name given to the reprint series has been retroactively applied to Bantam's series by book discovery websites such as Goodreads and LibraryThing.

New Voyages (1976–1978)

Star Trek: The New Voyages collects fan-submitted fiction curated and edited by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath. Two additional volumes were announced, but none were published. Pocket Books's Strange New Worlds (1998–2016) series, edited by Dean Wesley Smith, has a similar premise.

Classic Episodes (1991)

In 1991, Bantam collected The Original Series episode adaptations as a three volume omnibus edition organized by television season. Included new material by D. C. Fontana, Norman Spinrad, and others. The adaptations of "Mudd's Women" and "I, Mudd" were not included.

Random House (1974–1996)

Ballantine Books and Del Rey Books are imprints of Random House.

Star Trek Log (1974–1993)

Star Trek Log  is a series adapted from episodes of The Animated Series, written by Alan Dean Foster. Published by Ballantine Books, and later Del Rey. Each volume includes original material by Foster which links the adapted episodes together.

Discount editions (1993)

Omnibus editions made available to discount book retailers and comics shops. Log Ten (1978) was excluded. Many printings included advertising for other Random House novels and comics on the covers, as well as coupons and other perforated inserts.

The Animated Series (1996)

Star Trek: The Animated Series omnibus editions of Star Trek Log were published by Del Rey Books as part of Star Trek's 30th Anniversary celebration. A serialized essay by Foster was included, in addition to revisions of several stories. Not all printings included a volume number.

Gibraltar Library Binding (1977)

Illustrated middle-grade novels published exclusively for libraries as part of Random House's Gibraltar Library Binding service. Solicitations for additional novels were released to libraries in 1978 and 1979, but were later withdrawn.

Simon & Schuster (1979–present)

Simon & Schuster imprints known to have published Star Trek novels include: Archway, Aladdin, Paula Wiseman, Wanderer, Minstrel, Byron Preiss, Wallaby, Weekly Reader, Pocket, Pocket Star, Viz, Simon Spotlight, Simon & Schuster Interactive, and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Imprints vary by book line, series, miniseries, printing, and market (e.g. country or language area).

Star Trek (1979–present)

Star Trek: The Original Series book line is based on the television series of the same name. From 1987 to 1996, Titan reprinted numbered novels for the United Kingdom market using a different scheme. Novels published since 2013 have included The Original Series subtitle.

Film novelizations (1979–1992)

Based on the Star Trek film series.

Numbered novels (1979–2002)

Numbered paperback releases:

Film tie-ins for children (1982–1986)

Published by Pocket Books. Some printings are badged as Wanderer, Minstrel, Archway, or Simon & Schuster Just for Boys.

Original novels (1986–present)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases. Novels published before 2013 omitted The Original Series subtitle, with few exceptions. Beginning with Allegiance in Exile (2013), most novels have maintained a shared continuity.

Starfleet Academy (1996)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy young adult miniseries explores the lives of the Enterprise (NCC-1701) 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.

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.

Janus Gate (2002)

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

Errand of Vengeance (2002)

Star Trek: Errand of Vengeance miniseries is a retelling of Enterprise (NCC-1701)'s "Five Year" mission from an undercover Klingon agent's point of view.

Vulcan's Soul (2004–2007)

Star Trek: Vulcan's Soul miniseries follows Spock's life after The Next Generation episode "Unification".

Errand of Fury (2005–2008)

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

Mere Anarchy (2006–07)

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.

Crucible (2006–07)

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.

Legacies (2016)

Star Trek: Legacies miniseries was published as part of Star Trek's 50th Anniversary celebration. The novels feature characters from other booklines.

The Next Generation (1988–present)

Star Trek: The Next Generation book line is based on the television series of the same name. The book line was relaunched with the publication of Death in Winter (2005), by Michael Jan Friedman.

Episode novelizations (1987–1994)

Based on select episodes from the television series.

Numbered novels (1988–2001)

Numbered paperback releases:

Original novels (1990–present)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases:

Starfleet Academy (1993–1998)

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Starfleet Academy young adult series explores the lives of the Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) crew as Starfleet Academy cadets. Starfleet Academy (1997), a video game novelization by Diane Carey, is unrelated. The Best and the Brightest (1998), by Susan Wright, is thematically similar to the series. Novellas written by Peter David tie into New Frontier (1997–2015).

Film novelizations (1994–2002)

Based on The Next Generation film series.

Young adult film novelizations (1994–2002)

Film novelizations intended for younger readers.

Genesis Wave (2000–2003)

Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Genesis Wave miniseries follows the crew of the Enterprise as they attempt to prevent the weaponization of the Genesis Device.

Maximum Warp (2001)

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Maximum Warp miniseries follows the crew of the Enterprise as they search for a solution to a disruption in subspace which prevents warp travel. The titles do not appear on the cover art, only the series name and book number.

A Time to... (2004)

Star Trek: A Time to... crossover miniseries explores events prior to Nemesis (2002). Conceived by John J. Ordover, and edited by Keith DeCandido. Originally intended to be a sequence of twelve novels. Not all printings include a number stamp.

Relaunch novels (2005–2019)

Interlinked novels set after the film Nemesis (2002):

Slings and Arrows (2007–08)

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Slings and Arrows miniseries explores events between Generations (1994) and First Contact (1996). Published as ebook exclusives.

Cold Equations (2012)

Star Trek: The Next Generation – Cold Equations miniseries explores the effect artificial life has on Starfleet and the Federation.

Deep Space Nine (1993–2021)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine book line is based on the television series of the same name. The book line was relaunched with the publication of three thematically linked works: the short story collection Lives of Dax (1999), edited by Marco Palmieri; A Stitch in Time (2000), by Andrew J. Robinson; and the two-part novel Avatar (2001), by S. D. Perry.

Episode novelizations (1993–1999)

Based on select episodes from the television series. Call to Arms (1998) and Sacrifice of Angels (1998) are based on a seven episode arc from Deep Space Nine's fifth and sixth seasons.

Numbered novels (1993–2000)

Numbered paperback releases:

Young adult novellas (1994–1998)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine young adult series follows the adventures of Jake Sisko and Nog while living aboard Deep Space Nine.

Original novels (1995–2021)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases:

Millennium (2000)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Millennium miniseries explores an alternate-timeline accidentally created by the crew of the Defiant. The series was partially adapted as The Fallen (2000), a third-person shooter video game developed by The Collective. An omnibus edition was published in 2002.

Relaunch novels (2001–2017)

Interlinked novels set after the episode "What You Leave Behind". The Lives of Dax (2001), a short story collection edited by Marco Palmieri, and A Stitch in Time (2000), by Andrew J. Robinson, are linked to the relaunch.

Mission Gamma (2002)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Mission Gamma miniseries follows the crew of the Defiant under the command of Elias Vaughn. These Haunted Seas (2008) omnibus collects Twilight (2002) and This Gray Spirit (2002). The cover art by Cliff Nielsen forms a polyptych. Original Sin (2017), by David R. George III, has a similar premise.

Worlds of Deep Space Nine (2004–05)

Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine explores the various home worlds of the crew and residents of Deep Space Nine. The series was created and edited by Marco Palmieri.

Gamma (2017)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Gamma 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.

Voyager (1995–2020)

Star Trek: Voyager book line is based on the television series of the same name. The book line was relaunched with the publication of Homecoming (2003), by Christie Golden.

Episode novelizations (1995–2001)

Based on select episodes from the television series:

Numbered novels (1995–2000)

Numbered paperback releases:

Original novels (1996–2002)

Includes hardcover and paperback releases:

Starfleet Academy (1997)

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

Relaunch novels (2003–2020)

Interlinked novels set after the episode "Endgame":

Spirit Walk (2004)

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

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.

Star Trek Log reprints (1995)

Star Trek Log reprints of the novelizations based on The Animated Series originally published by Ballantine Books. The printings include corrections to the text.

Shatner and Reeves-Stevens series (1995–2007)

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

Simon & Schuster never applied a series brand or name to the novels. The fannish name, or nickname, for the series is "Shatnerverse", which was adopted by Memory Alpha, Goodreads, and the ISFDB. Some bookseller listings have included the name "Shatnerverse", but it is unclear if those listings originated from Simon & Schuster. Fans have organized the series into three unofficial trilogies: "Odyssey", "Mirror Universe", and "Totality". The continuity within the series is independent of other Star Trek book lines.

Invasion! (1996)

Star Trek: Invasion! crossover miniseries spanned each of the Star Trek television series broadcast prior to 1996. An omnibus edition was published in 1998 which included additional material. The series was created and edited by John J. Ordover.

New Frontier (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.

Numbered novels (1997–2001)

Numbered paperback and hardcover releases. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Original novels (2003–2015)

Includes paperback and ebook exclusives:

Day of Honor (1997)

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. An omnibus edition including all six works was published in 1999.

Captain's Table (1998)

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. An omnibus edition was published in 2000. Tales from the Captain's Table (2005), a short story collection edited by Keith DeCandido, ties into the 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.

Strange New Worlds (1998–2016)

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. The book line based on the Strange New Worlds television series is unrelated.

Dominion War (1998)

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.

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".

Original novellas (2000–2006)

All novellas were later collected in bind-ups, or omnibus editions:

Novella bind-ups (2002–2010)

Each volume is a bind-up of three or four novellas in mass market paperback format. Volumes released after 2005 were published in the larger trade paperback format, and included the updated Corps of Engineers logo. Out of the Cocoon (2010) and What's Past (2010) did not receive ebook releases.

Relaunch novellas (2006–07)

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

Section 31 (2001)

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.

Gateways (2001)

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. An omnibus edition was announced in 2001, but was never published. Here There Be Monsters (2001), a Corps of Engineers novella by Keith DeCandido, serves as an epilogue to the series.

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.

Enterprise (2001–2017)

Star Trek: Enterprise book line is based on the television series of the same name. Originally published as Enterprise, without the Star Trek prefix. The book line was relaunched with the publication of Last Full Measure (2006), by Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Episode novelizations (2001–2003)

Based on select episodes from the television series:

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).

Relaunch novels (2006–2008)

Interlinked novels set after the episode "These Are the Voyages...":

Romulan War (2009–2011)

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

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.

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.

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". Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

I.K.S. Gorkon (2003–2005)

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.

Signature Edition (2003–04)

The Signature Edition series collects novels from the Star Trek and The Next Generation book lines. The omnibus editions include amplifying material such as author's notes, essays, and interviews. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

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. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Klingon Empire (2008)

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

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.

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 (2008–09) comics miniseries, by Andrew Steven Harris, ties into the series. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Destiny (2008)

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.

Kelvin Universe (2009–2020)

Based on Star Trek (2009) film reboot and its sequels, Into Darkness (2013) and Beyond (2016). The novels are marketed as part of the Kelvin Timeline or Kelvin Universe, adapted from Kelvin (NCC-0514) whose destruction created the alternate timeline explored in the films and novels.

Film novelizations (2009–2013)

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

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.

Original novels (2020)

The following novels were originally scheduled for publication in 2010.

Star Trek Online (2010)

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

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). Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

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, Vol. 1 (2013). Watching the Clock (2011) received a paperback release in 2014. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

The Fall (2013)

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.

Seekers (2014–15)

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

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. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

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.

Discovery (2017–present)

Star Trek: Discovery book line is based on the television series of the same name. Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

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). Numbering of the novels varies by language and market.

Coda (2021)

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 until 2021.