Star Trek: Discovery books in order

Star Trek: Discovery tie-in fiction by Kirsten Beyer spans six books and comics set in the world of the CBS television series, covering both prequel and sequel storylines.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Light of Kahless 2018 Kirsten Beyer Buy
2 Star Trek: Discovery - Succession 2018 Kirsten Beyer N/A
3 Aftermath 2020 Kirsten Beyer Buy
4 Countdown 2020 Kirsten Beyer Buy
5 Star Trek: Discovery - Aftermath 2020 Kirsten Beyer N/A
6 Star Trek: Discovery—Adventures in the 32nd Century 2022 Kirsten Beyer N/A

Kirsten Beyer’s Star Trek: Discovery work covers a range of formats and story periods. The Light of Kahless, published in 2018, is a prequel graphic novel focusing on the Klingon storyline from the first season. Succession, also 2018, follows the Mirror Universe threads from that same season.

The Countdown and Aftermath comics from 2020 bridge the third season of the show, and Adventures in the 32nd Century, published in 2022, takes place in the far-future setting that Discovery moved to from its third season onward.

Together these six entries represent Beyer’s contribution to the Discovery corner of the franchise. They work best alongside the television series and reward readers who have watched the show and want to spend more time with its characters and storylines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Star Trek: Discovery series?

There are six books in the Star Trek: Discovery series, published between 2018 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Star Trek: Discovery series?

The first book in the Star Trek: Discovery series is The Light of Kahless, published in 2018.

Do the Star Trek: Discovery books by Kirsten Beyer tie in to specific seasons of the show?

Yes, the books connect to different points in the show’s run. The Light of Kahless and Succession are prequel stories, while the Countdown and Aftermath comics connect to the season three transition. Adventures in the 32nd Century was published in 2022 and covers the 32nd-century setting established in later seasons.

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