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William Leisner

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William Leisner is a science fiction author known for writing novels set in the Star Trek universe. He is the author of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Losing the Peace and A Less Perfect Union, part of the Myriad Universes collection Infinity's Prism. Leisner has won the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds competition three times. He contributed stories to official Star Trek celebrations, including the 40th anniversary in 2006 and the 20th anniversary of The Next Generation in 2007. A native of Rochester, New York, he currently resides in Minneapolis.

Born
1967
Known for
Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Next Generation – The Second Decade

Series by William Leisner

Star Trek: The Next Generation

105 books in order · 1987–2024

  1. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - The Captains' Honor

    Star Trek The Next Generation - The Captains' Honor

    1989 · David Dvorkin

    A series of brutal attacks by the M'dok Empire has destroyed the planet Tenara, prompting the Enterprise and the Federation starship Centurion to…

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  2. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - A Call to Darkness

    Star Trek The Next Generation - A Call to Darkness

    1989 · Michael Jan Friedman

    The Enterprise finds a lifeless Federation research vessel orbiting a planet protected by an energy shield. Against the advice of his senior…

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  3. A Rock and a Hard Place

    1990 · Peter David

    A Rock and a Hard Place is a 1990 book by Peter David. It is book 10 of the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  4. Gulliver's Fugitives

    1990 · Keith Sharee

    Gulliver's Fugitives is a 1990 book by Keith Sharee. It is book 11 of the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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The Next Generation – The Second Decade

6 books in order · 2005–2009

  1. Cover of Death in Winter

    Death in Winter

    2005 · Michael Jan Friedman

    A 2005 Star Trek novel by Michael Jan Friedman. When Captain Jean-Luc Picard learns Doctor Beverly Crusher has been declared missing and presumed…

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  2. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Before Dishonor

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Before Dishonor

    2007 · Peter David

    The Borg, an enemy that cannot be reasoned with, strive to assimilate all biological distinctiveness and wipe out individuality. After the Federation…

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  3. Resistance

    2007 · J. M. Dillard

    "Resistance" is a Star Trek: The Next Generation novel written by J.M. Dillard. It takes place after the 2002 film Star Trek: Nemesis and follows the…

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  4. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Q & A

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Q & A

    2007 · Keith R. A. DeCandido

    Nearly two decades ago, Jean-Luc Picard assumed command of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-D. He understood the significance of the name, as previous…

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  5. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Greater Than the Sum

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Greater Than the Sum

    2008 · Christopher L. Bennett

    The starship USS Rhea discovers a cluster of carbon planets emitting quantum energies. A landing party encounters unusual life-forms on one planet.…

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  6. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Losing The Peace

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Losing The Peace

    2009 · William Leisner

    Lieutenant Jasminder Choudhury, chief of security on the U.S.S. Enterprise, has survived the Borg invasion, but her homeworld, Deneva, has been…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has William Leisner written?

We list 2 books by William Leisner across 2 series, published between 1987–2024 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read William Leisner's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Star Trek The Next Generation - The Captains' Honor.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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