An allnew star trek adventure set during the original series era and featuring james t. In this followup to the bestselling captains table series of books, nine new star trek captains belly up to the bar to tell their tales of adventure and romance, of triumph and tragedy, of duty and honor, of debts paid and prices exacted, including. Star trek log is a series of ten novelizations based on, and inspired by, episodes of the science fiction television series star trek. For every star trek fan, this notebook is the perfect notebook for exciting notes. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Keep your very own captains log just like kirk and picard. This is one of the best star trek novels that i ever read. The undiscovered country, george takei was finally given a muchdeserved promotion to captain sulu of the uss excelsior. Kirk played by william shatner is almost like a modern odysseus. Star trek voyager book 02 star trek voyager mosaic 4of4 by zaira vblog.
A quick search on the web revealed that this book is a part of what is unofficially known as shatnerverse, which began with the odyssey star trek trilogy. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. Nemesis, on the leading edge of star treks future history, captains glory depicts a federation attacked from within, on the brink of collapse, with earths own solar system an armed and isolated camp. Keep your very own captain s log just like kirk and picard. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blish s star trek 1.
Foster named the books after the captains log narration in each episode, referring to them as star trek logs in voyages of imagination 2006. Following the explosive events of star trek nemesis, the romulan. Voyager novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Tales from the captains table memory beta, noncanon star. The books spanned all four major trek television tiein novel series at that. In addition to his ongoing role as captain james t. New frontier and an adventure of christopher pike based on the cage. Captains blood is a novel by william shatner, cowritten with judith and garfield reevesstevens, based upon the television series star trek. Tales from the captains table memory beta, noncanon. Kirk, the novel is a definite improvement over the previous story, captain s peril. Captain to captain in the legacies book 1 series is a novel which brings back a previously lesser known but important character, number one from the original star trek pilot, the cage and the the menagerie. Part two in the captains series, william shatner once again proves that his imagination and creativity is a powerful force in star trek literature.
The original series and millions of other books are available for instant access. Also included here is nogs spinoff comic series starfleet academy, in which a titan character originated. It s a very subtly told, simple tale with only a few charascters interacting in quiet, even lyrical scenes. Captains peril is an excellent read, recommended to star trek fans that, like me, still think that the book series was in comatose state, until shatner started writing his outstanding trilogies with the reevesstevens. Captain s blood written by william shatner and judith and garfield reevesstevens is a genuine spoton hit. If you want a glimpse at what a possible series may have looked like, however, then look no further than the captains. The captains oath is not only a beautifully written kirk origin story, its also a great novel, as well as being one of the better books i have read recently. William shatner is the author of several star trek novels. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. Logs the series is similar to novelizations based on. Sadly, its very likely that a lot of trekkers and scifi fans havent read it.
A continuence of the storyline from the lack luster captain s peril, captain s blood is an kirkcentric novel with twists and turns and plenty of actionadventure. A newly revised, 2book set is to be released on october 18, 2016 with about 300 pages of new and expanded entries, up to and including into darkness. A continuence of the storyline from the lack luster captains peril, captains blood is an kirkcentric novel with twists and turns and plenty of actionadventure. Its a very subtly told, simple tale with only a few charascters interacting in quiet, even lyrical scenes. He has written such critically acclaimed star trek novels as ex machina, the buried age, the titan novels orions hounds and over a torrent sea, the two department of temporal investigations novels watching the clock and forgotten history, and the enterprise novels rise of the federation. Captain s peril is an excellent read, recommended to star trek fans that, like me, still think that the book series was in comatose state, until shatner started writing his outstanding trilogies with the reevesstevens. Brand name the unemployed philosophers guild item weight 3. Bennett an allnew star trek adventure set during the original series era and featuring james t. The star trek encyclopedia, michael and denise okuda. Fans of tilly, of discovery, or simply of good, charactercentered storytelling will love the way to the stars. Captains quarters the original series official star trek shop. The captains table, book 2, the mist, and several more. I am captain kirk star trek little golden book by frank berrios. The captains ready room was a personal office reserved for the commanding officer of a starship and was typically accessed from the bridge.
In this followup to the bestselling captain s table series of books, nine new star trek captains belly up to the bar to tell their tales of adventure and romance, of triumph and tragedy, of duty and honor, of debts paid and prices exacted, including. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher o f star t rek tiein fiction. The captains table, book 1, dujonians hoard star trek the next generation. Voyager starfleet academy young adult miniseries explores the lives of the.
Star trek movies, 19791994 paramount the tv version of capt. Also included here is nog s spinoff comic series starfleet academy, in which a titan character originated. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It tells a story which delves through history and invokes a prior enterprise captain, robert april and his crew. The ashes of eden, the return, avenger, spectre, and dark victory. It is a lovely, tender, sweet bookwords which rarely apply to star trek novels. Star trek fans will enjoy this reading by william shatner because he brings the characters alive with his engaging impersonations although he could work on his womens voices. Throughout the following decades, takei championed the idea of giving sulu his own television series, but it never came to pass. Captains quarters the original series official star. The novel still manages to be quite captivating and filled with intrigue. Nemesis, with sir patrick stewart slipping back into the captain s chair as retired admiral jeanluc picard. Its main storyline takes place near the end of the 24th century, 18 years following the events in star trek. The series has already been greenlit for a 10episode second season, so this lavish new literary guide book should bring you up.
Published by ballantine books from 1974 to 1978, the series was written by alan dean foster and edited by judylynn del rey. Sadly, it s very likely that a lot of trekkers and scifi fans havent read it. Captain s blood is a novel by william shatner, cowritten with judith and garfield reevesstevens, based upon the television series star trek. The captains oath audiobook runs for a pretty typical length of time for a star trek book, at just under 12 hours long, meaning that dedicated listeners should be able to get through this quite quickly. The best star trek captains, ranked by competency vulture. Aug 30, 2019 the captains oath audiobook runs for a pretty typical length of time for a star trek book, at just under 12 hours long, meaning that dedicated listeners should be able to get through this quite quickly. Star trek captains log the unemployed philosophers guild. For those that have not followed the original star trek from the begining and throughout. As recently as 2017, novels based on deep space nine and. Both are worth reading, though mccormacks novel has the edge in both. Kirk is still around in the new start trek time frame because he disappeared in some kind of time thread and was thought dead for around 75 years and was brought back by picard in the movie and latered seemingly died but was returned to life a book by. The captains table was a series of thematic crossover novels released by pocket books. Furthermore, i learned that this book was the third and final book of the totality trilogy the first two being captain s peril star trek and captain s blood star trek. Shatner combines the next generations characters ability to overcome odds with science and morality with the original series characters bloody knuckles approach to create a fun and adventurous tale.
Jonathan archer of the starship enterprise, as told by louisa swann chakotay of the u. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook format of this book, and i found that listening to the story helped enhance certain aspects of. In each of these books, a particular captain from the star trek universe relates a story to fellow captains at a unique and exclusive bar that seems to exist outside of normal spacetime. Leonard bones mccoy and chief engineer scott, kirk must join forces with admiral kathryn. Furthermore, i learned that this book was the third and final book of the totality trilogy the first two being captains peril star trek and captains blood star trek. Jonathan archer of the starship enterprise, as told by louisa swann.
We get a blending of the main characters of tos,tng, and voyager. The captains table book series by multiple authors includes books war dragons star trek. Captains blood written by william shatner and judith and garfield reevesstevens is a genuine spoton hit. Jonathan archer of the starship enterprise, as told by louisa swann, chakotay of the uss voyager, as told by christie golden, david gold of the. The series is also known as star trek logs and star trek. Mcintyre strangers from the sky margaret wander bonanno final frontier diane carey spocks world diane duane the lost years j.
This is an abridged audio version of the third book in a trilogy about an enemy called the totality. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. The price of the first round of drinks is always a story, and each captain settles back to spin a yarn. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The next generation book series by multiple authors includes books ghost ship, the peacekeepers, the children of hamlin, and several more. Above, you can watch as performer robert petkoff reads and records for the audio book version, available for order now. The captain s table was a series of thematic crossover novels released by pocket books. But one part of the legend has barely been touched upon until now. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e. A choice of futures, tower of babel, uncertain logic, and live by the code, as well as shorter works including stories in the anniversary anthologies constellations, the skys the limit, prophecy and. The books spanned all four major trek television tiein novel series at that time, including tos, tng, ds9 and voyager, additional installments featured stories based on star trek. Dillard prime directive judith and garfield reevesstevens. Contentsshow publication dates last issue star trek. Bought this as a gift for my boyfriend who loves star trek.
The original series wilson book enterprise short sleeve tshirt lets you celebrate the 50th anniversary of star trek. This substantial volume brings together six novels, all set in the captains table, a bar where ships captains from many worlds throughout history can gather to drink, talk, and brawl. The next generation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. The novel was released in 2002 in hardcover format. To negative people who put their feelings here, do you really want the worst star trek books ever written. This book is positioned in a solid 5th place, in my very personal top list of star trek novels that i have read, and i still cant imagine something able to make it to lose its high position. Mar, 2020 its main storyline takes place near the end of the 24th century, 18 years following the events in star trek.
The star trek books by shatner and the reevesstevens are known for their incredibly complicated plots and huge cavalcades of characters. Here, the captain could engage in administrative work with all relevant office equipment at hand without interfering with bridge operations while having instant access to the bridge in the event of a crisis. Christopher bennett authors captain s oath, out this week from simon and schuester and available on amazon and bookstores everywhere. Christopher bennett authors captains oath, out this week from simon and schuester and available on amazon and bookstores everywhere.
Nemesis, on the leading edge of star trek s future history, captain s glory depicts a federation attacked from within, on the brink of collapse, with earth s own solar system an armed and isolated camp. The story began with captain s peril and concludes with captain s glory. Nemesis, with sir patrick stewart slipping back into the captains chair as retired admiral jeanluc picard. Star trek fans will enjoy this reading by william shatner because he brings the characters alive with his engaging impersonations although he could work on his women s voices. The captains table was a series of thematic crossover novels released.
William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. Its got the prime directive on the inside cover and a foldout in the back with a federation timeline, quotes from the captains, and a warp speed conversion chart. While captain s blood is plagued by many of the same issues that the rest of the shatnerverse novels suffer from an overabundance of kirkworship, picard and his crew being forever upstaged by the legendary james t. Im near done the second book in this captains table series and if it werent for that i would be starting this by saying how this concept just doesnt work. Created by andrew wilson for the titan books release star trek. Kirk, he has appeared in such notable films as the brothers karamazov and judgment at nuremberg, and on television in t. Characters main characters allies enemies minor characters other charactersplacesthings recent storylines star trek. The series has already been greenlit for a 10episode second season, so this lavish new literary guide book should bring you up to speed next month to prime yourself for the. Discovery tiein novel, it ranks with the best trek novels ive ever read, right alongside diane duanes rihannsu trilogy and david a. The story began with captains peril and concludes with captains glory synopsis. Great stories not always have a nice ending this book is positioned in a solid 5th place, in my very personal top list of star trek novels that i have read, and i still cant imagine something able to make it to lose its high position.