Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) books in order

Star Trek: The Next Generation original novels by Peter David in reading order, featuring Picard and the Enterprise crew.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Call to Darkness 1989 Peter David Buy
2 Metamorphosis 1990 Peter David Buy
3 Fortune’s Light 1991 Peter David Buy
4 Vendetta 1991 Peter David Buy
5 Reunion 1991 Peter David Buy
6 Imzadi 1992 Peter David Buy
7 Relics 1992 Peter David Buy
8 The Devil’s Heart 1993 Peter David Buy
9 Who Killed Captain Kirk? 1993 Peter David Buy
10 Dark Mirror 1993 Peter David Buy
11 The Best of Star Trek: The Next Generation 1994 Peter David Buy
12 Q-Squared 1994 Peter David Buy
13 Crossover 1995 Peter David Buy
14 Kahless 1996 Peter David Buy
15 Ship of the Line 1997 Peter David Buy
16 The Best and the Brightest 1998 Peter David Buy
17 Imzadi II: Triangle 1998 Peter David Buy
18 I, Q 1999 Peter David Buy
19 The Valiant 2000 Peter David Buy
20 Immortal Coil 2002 Peter David Buy
21 Q-in-Law 1991 Peter David N/A
22 A Hard Rain 2002 Peter David Buy
23 The Battle of Betazed 2002 Peter David Buy
24 Do Comets Dream? 2003 Peter David Buy
25 The Sky’s the Limit 2007 Peter David Buy
26 Q & A 2007 Peter David Buy
27 Before Dishonor 2007 Peter David Buy
28 Greater Than the Sum 2008 Peter David Buy
29 The Stuff of Dreams 2013 Peter David Buy
30 The Light Fantastic 2014 Peter David Buy
31 Q are Cordially Uninvited… 2014 Peter David Buy
32 Takedown 2015 Peter David Buy
33 Headlong Flight 2017 Peter David Buy
34 Hearts and Minds 2017 Peter David Buy
35 Available Light 2019 Peter David Buy
36 Shadows Have Offended 2021 Peter David Buy

Peter David is one of the most prolific Star Trek: The Next Generation novelists, with 36 contributions spanning from A Call to Darkness (1989) to Shadows Have Offended (2021). His TNG work is known for ambitious storytelling, including Vendetta (a sequel to “The Doomsday Machine”), Q-Squared (an alternate-reality epic), and the beloved Imzadi.

David’s Q stories became particularly popular, with Q-in-Law, Q-Squared, I, Q, and Q & A all exploring the omnipotent trickster’s fascination with the Enterprise crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) series?

There are 36 books in the Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) series, published between 1989 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) series?

The first book in the Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) series is A Call to Darkness, published in 1989.

Which Star Trek: TNG novels did Peter David write?

Peter David wrote extensively for the TNG novel line, contributing 36 books from 1989 to 2021. His notable entries include Imzadi, Q-Squared, Vendetta, and numerous Q-focused stories that became fan favorites.

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