Star Trek: Odyssey books in order

All 3 Star Trek: Odyssey books by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens in reading order — The Ashes of Eden, The Return, and Avenger — co-written with William Shatner.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Ashes of Eden 1995 Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens Buy
2 The Return 1996 Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens Buy
3 Avenger 1997 Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens Buy

The Odyssey trilogy is the Reeves-Stevens’ most well-known Star Trek work, written in collaboration with William Shatner. Starting with The Ashes of Eden in 1995, the trilogy gave Captain Kirk a continued story after the events of the films, beginning with a mission that tests his resolve and escalating into resurrection and galactic conflict.

These three novels established a template for the Shatner/Reeves-Stevens collaboration that would continue through multiple additional trilogies. The books balance fan-service moments with genuine storytelling ambition, treating Kirk as a fully developed character rather than simply a nostalgic figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are three books in the Star Trek: Odyssey series, published between 1995 and 1997.

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

The first book in the Star Trek: Odyssey series is The Ashes of Eden, published in 1995.

What is the Star Trek: Odyssey trilogy about?

The Odyssey trilogy, co-written with William Shatner, follows Captain Kirk after the events of the Star Trek films. The Ashes of Eden sends Kirk on a final adventure, The Return deals with his resurrection, and Avenger pits him against a galactic threat. The trilogy established a new continuity for Kirk’s post-film adventures.

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