Star Trek Books in Order

novel series by James Blish; originally published by Bantam Books

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Star Trek 1

    Star Trek 1

    1967 · James Blish

    This is a collection of short story adaptations of Star Trek episodes, containing 'Charlie's Law' (also known as 'Charlie X'), 'Dagger of the Mind,'…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  2. Dagger of the Mind

    1967 · James Blish

    Dagger of the Mind is a 1967 book by James Blish. It is book 2 of the series Star Trek. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Star Trek 4

    Star Trek 4

    1971 · James Blish

    A 1971 short story collection by James Blish includes six assignments featuring Spock and the Enterprise crew. The stories involve a silicon-based…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of Star Trek 6

    Star Trek 6

    1972 · James Blish

    A 1972 short story collection by James Blish. Kirk, Spock, Bones, and the Enterprise crew find a deadly Eden, discover elemental life forces and…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of Star Trek 7

    Star Trek 7

    1972 · James Blish

    This short story collection invites readers to board the Enterprise and journey with her crew to far-off worlds featuring Greek gods and American…

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon

Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Star Trek books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Star Trek 1”. Start with “Star Trek 1.”

How many books are in the Star Trek series?

We list 81 books by James Blish , published between 1967–1978.

Where can I buy the Star Trek books?

Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.

Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.