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 the numbered series 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 (1986–2025) Includes hardcover and paperback releases set within the continuity of the television series. Novels published before 2013 omitted
The Original Series subtitle, with a 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 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. The cover art by
John Picacio forms a
triptych.
Legacies (2016) Star Trek: Legacies miniseries was published as part of
Star Trek 50th Anniversary celebration. The novels feature characters from other booklines.
The Next Generation (1988–2024) 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 (1990–2003) Includes hardcover and paperback releases set within the continuity of
The Next Generation television series:
Starfleet Academy (1993–1998) Star Trek: The Next GenerationStarfleet Academy young adult series explores the lives of the 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 GenerationThe 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 GenerationMaximum 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. 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 GenerationSlings and Arrows miniseries explores events between
Generations (1994) and
First Contact (1996). Published as ebook exclusives.
Cold Equations (2012) Star Trek: The Next GenerationCold Equations relaunch 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 adaptations of the seven episode arc from
Deep Space Nine fifth and
sixth beginning with "
Call to Arms" and ending with "
Sacrifice to Angels".
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–present) Includes hardcover and paperback releases set within the continuity of the
Deep Space Nine television series:
Millennium (2000) Star Trek: Deep Space NineMillennium miniseries explores an alternate-timeline accidentally created by the crew of the . 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 NineMission Gamma relaunch miniseries follows the crew of the 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 relaunch series explores the home worlds of the crew and residents of
Deep Space Nine. The series was edited by Marco Palmieri.
Gamma (2017) Star Trek: Deep Space NineGamma 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.
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 set within the continuity of the
Voyager television series:
Starfleet Academy (1997) Star Trek: VoyagerStarfleet 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". The series was reset with the publication of Kirsten Beyer's
Full Circle (2009), connecting
Voyager to the shared continuity of other relaunch book lines.
Spirit Walk (2004) Star Trek: VoyagerSpirit Walk miniseries follows
Chakotay's first mission as captain of .
String Theory (2005–06) Star Trek: VoyagerString 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 encountered in the episodes "Caretaker" and "
Cold Fire". The novels included explanations for visual and narrative inconsistencies which developed during the television series run, as well as conclusions to unresolved plots. 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). The series was never given a name or brand. The fannish name, or nickname, for the series is the "Shatnerverse" which was adopted by Memory Alpha and ISFDB. Fans have grouped the novels into three unofficial trilogies: "Odyssey", "Mirror Universe", and "Totality". 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. Not all printings include a number stamp.
Original novels (2003–2015) Includes paperback and ebook exclusives which continue the continuity established by the numbered series:
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 , while the second and fourth novels are novelizations of a seven-episode arc from
Deep Space Nine 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), featuring
Montgomery Scott following events in
The Next Generation episode "
Relics". The series was marketed as ebook exclusives on various platforms, which were later collected into print bind-ups with similar titles with a different volume number. The series was originally published as
Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers, abbreviated as
S.C.E. Each omnibus is a bind-up of multiple novellas in mass market paperback format. After 2005, volumes were published in trade paperback format and included the updated
Corps of Engineers marquee.
Out of the Cocoon (2010) and ''What's Past'' (2010) did not receive ebook releases.
Original novellas (2000–2006) All novellas were later collected in bind-ups, or omnibus editions:
Novella bind-ups (2002–2010) Each bind-up volume collects three and five novellas in mass market paperback format. After 2005, volumes were published in trade paperback format and included the updated
Corps of Engineers marquee. The final volumes,
Out of the Cocoon (2010) and ''What's Past'' (2010), did not receive concurrent ebook releases. allows table to expand on small displays. -->
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.
Episode novelizations (2001–2003) Based on select episodes from the television series:
Original novels (2002–2006) Includes hardcover and paperback releases set within the continuity of the
Enterprise television series.
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 .
Relaunch novels (2006–2008) Interlinked novels set after the episode "
These Are the Voyages...":
Romulan War (2009–2011) Star Trek: EnterpriseRomulan War explores the events of the
Earth–Romulan War from the perspective of the
Enterprise crew.
Rise of the Federation (2013–2017) Star Trek: EnterpriseRise 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.
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". Not all printings include a number stamp.
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.
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. Not all printings include a number stamp.
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. Not all printings include a number stamp. 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. Not all printings include a number stamp.
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. Not all printings include a number stamp.
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) Novels set within the continuity established by the 2009 film.
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). Volume numbers vary 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, Volume One (2013).
Watching the Clock (2011) received a paperback release in 2014. Volume numbers vary 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 its 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.
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 (2017–2023) Star Trek: Discovery book line is based on the
television series of the same name. Volume numbers vary 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). Volume numbers vary 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 to 2021.
Prodigy (2023) Star Trek: Prodigy is a
chapter book series based on the
television series of the same name. Published by Simon Spotlight.
Strange New Worlds (2023–2025) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is based on the
television series of the same name. The first novel is an introduction to the crew of the under the command of
Christopher Pike. The
Strange New Worlds short story series published from 1998 to 2016 is unrelated. Volume numbers vary by language and market.
Other works and collections Interactive gamebooks Interactive
gamebooks similar to
Choose Your Own Adventure. Published by various Simon & Schuster imprints.
Video game novelizations Novelizations of the
Star Trek video games.
Star Trek: Klingon (1996) was also dramatized as an audiobook by Hilary Bader. A novelization of
Star Trek: Borg (1996), to be adapted by Diane Carey, was announced but never published.
Crossover novels Crossover novels that feature characters and settings from the various television series and films:
Omnibus editions Novels from various book lines collected into omnibus editions: allows table to expand on small displays. -->
Short story collections Collections of short fiction from various book lines: == Titan Books (1987–2024) ==