He wrote total 11 books based on the three seasons of original star trek episodes. The next generation book series by multiple authors includes books ghost ship, the peacekeepers, the children of hamlin, and several more. For almost three decades, william shatner has portrated star treks gallant commander of the legendary starship enterprise and her crew. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream.
My questions is, in your opinion, what are the top 10 star trek novels. I guess now that i am out of school and have more time on my hands i can read more for fun instead of an assignment. The ashes of eden memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view larger picture of its cover. Im no supertrekkie whos read over 40 star trek books ive probably read 4 or 5, but if your looking to read only one or perhaps your 1st, make it this one. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The next generation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The ashes of eden star trek william shatner, judith reevesstevens, garfield reevesstevens on. This is shatners first trek collaboration the audio adaptation of the book is notable as the first time in the entire star trek franchise that the famous phrase beam me up, scotty is uttered in that form. This year is the 50th anniversary of the series, which aired for the first time on september 8, 1966, so. Complete pocket books novel list the star trek litverse. Sevrin demands to be taken to eden, but kirk refuses on the grounds that his orders from starfleet dictate that the group be taken to the nearest star base. I havent read a star trek novel in years even though i do have a pretty big collection. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. Kirk appoints spock as liaison for the group during their stay on the enterprise. I was warned before i began that shatner was basically writing this for himself.
Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e. Ashes of eden is a fleet based in the game star trek online. The ashes of eden is the first star trek novel written by william shatner, in collaboration with judith and garfield reevesstevens. The original series novels the original series 6 books in this series. The best star trek books for the 50th anniversary kristen mcquinn sep 6, 2016. Among the various items i discovered a couple of star trek novels, one of which was written by william shanter. Star trek the ashes of eden by william shatner hardcover 1st ed.
The books were quite famous once the show gained popularity and bantam books republished blishs books in three volumes one for each season. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans. Unlike other authors who do not allow edited versions on audio books, this book is heavily edit for audio. The book starts out with spock on the mountain where kirk was buried by captain picard at the conclusion of the film star trek generations.
What arises from the ashes of eden is no less that a new understanding of one of science fictions greatest heroes, and one of the most grippingand personalstar trek stories ever told. My only complaint is the high price for just a few hours of audio, but we all know. At last, the united federation of planets and the romulan star empire have agreed to meet on neutral ground to attempt to resolve the. Generations, and reveals the final adventure of captain kirk before his disappearance into the nexus and eventual death at the hands of soran in the twentyfourth century. This is definately one of the best star trek original crew books ive ever read.
The original series the way to eden tv episode 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kirks last adventure prior to the events of star trek generations. Shatner brought in past adventures from the tv series and the movies and combined it with original idea to create a great story. An original adaptation of william shatners first star trek novel, in which the aging kirk, facing a dull retirement, embraces a chance to be a hero once again, with disastrous consequences for the federation. I just finished a book and thought that it might be time to dive back into them.
I also havent had a new star trek adventure in a few years now via tv or the big screen so i decided to start checking out the adventures that have been coming out since the beginning of star trek. The ashes of eden by william shatner 1995, hardcover dust jacket. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Dillard starfleet academy diane carey star trek books by william shatner with judith and garfield reevesstevens the ashes of. James blish was the first person to write star trek books through short stories for each episode into one book. I am a hard core, died in the wool, unapologetic trekkie. This book was the best of the shatnerverse books, in my opinion, due to the fact that the majority of the story takes place before the events in generations. This is the first book in a series written by william shatner and deals with a time after the next generation series left off. The ashes of eden star trek dc comics first edition by shatner, william, reeves, judith, palmiotti, jimmy isbn. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. Kirk accepts the challenge of a perilous voyage to an uncharted planet where he will confront. Through a licensing process similar to those granted to create collectibles, comics, and games, paramount pictures has granted the rights to market star trek stories and books of various sorts through a number of different publishers, beginning in 1967 with a series based on star trek. For a long time, peter david was the undisputed master of star trek novels his new frontier books are great swashbuckling fun. The ashes of eden comic online free and high quality.
The ashes of eden full comic online free and high quality. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. I cant remember a time when star trek wasnt a part of my life. This series is comprised of a total of 36 books, which were released between the years 1983 and 2004. An electrifying thriller from bestselling author diane duane set in the star trek. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. In the first of william shatners many books, often labeled the shatnerverse, captain kirk is back for what seems his last adventure, before the movie, star trek. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Published by pocket books, it was first released in june 1995.
In the months that follow his reluctant retirement, captain james kirk is offered an irresistible adventure by a beautiful and mysterious young woman that will force kirk to confront the fragile peace between the federation and the. In this book, kirk is now a teacher at starfleet academy after creating a lot of trouble out in space. It is penned by a renowned author from america named william w. The ashes of eden is an outstanding book that i would recommend to anyone who wants to experience a fun and intense journey into the trek universe. The ashes of eden is a star trek novel cowritten by william shatner, judith reevesstevens, and garfield reevesstevens as part of the shatnerverse series of novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The ashes of eden is a pocket tos novel the first novel in the retroactivelydesignated odyssey trilogy written by william shatner, in collaboration with judith and garfield reevesstevens. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. This historic first adaptation of a star trek novel is cowritten by william shatner. The ashes of eden by william shatner several months ago, i stopped at a yard sale to look for books and records.