Shatnerverse Books in Order
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The Shatnerverse is a series of Star Trek novels written by William Shatner, published from 1995 to 2002, featuring recurring appearances of Captain James T. Kirk in various post-Star Trek: The Next Generation scenarios. The series explores themes of identity, duty, and sacrifice, often involving Kirk in investigations, conflicts with alternate-universe counterparts, and encounters with ancient alien technologies. It includes collaborations with co-writers and spans multiple Star Trek eras, focusing on Kirk's continued adventures beyond his canonical death.
This is a sub-series of the larger Star Trek (Pocket Books) series — see that page for every book in the wider setting.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1995 · William Shatner
The Ashes of Eden is a 1995 Star Trek novel co-written by William Shatner, Judith Reeves-Stevens, and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, part of the…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · William Shatner, Judith Reeves-Stevens and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
The Return is a Star Trek novel by William Shatner, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, and Judith Reeves-Stevens. A Vulcan ambassador visits the grave of his…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · William Shatner
William Shatner, known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, wrote Star Trek: Avenger, a 1997 novel. The story follows Kirk, who was…
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1998 · William Shatner and Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Spectre is a 1998 novel by William Shatner, part of the Shatnerverse, an informal nickname for a series of loosely connected Star Trek novels written…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · William Shatner
William Shatner, known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, has written a new novel titled Star Trek: Dark Victory. The story follows Kirk…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · William Shatner
William Shatner, known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, wrote a novel that continues the story of Kirk after his presumed death in…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · William Shatner and Judith Reeves-Stevens
In this 2003 novel by William Shatner, set after Star Trek: Nemesis, Ambassador Spock is assassinated at a Romulan peace rally. Retired Admiral James…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · William Shatner, Garfield Reeves-Stevens and Judith Reeves-Stevens
During Kirk's five-year mission, a mysterious alien threat called "The Totality" began a stealthy invasion of the Milky Way. Having twice before…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · William Shatner
The Dominion War has ended, and the Federation is at peace. James T. Kirk and Jean-Luc Picard travel to Bajor to explore the ruins of an ancient…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Shatnerverse books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Ashes of Eden”. Start with “The Ashes of Eden.”
How many books are in the Shatnerverse series?
We list 9 books by William Shatner , published between 1995–2002.
Where can I buy the Shatnerverse books?
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