For more trek titles, browse our special star trek section. It is a scifi based adventure series with elements of drama. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. Deep space nine companion in moores original draft of the script, the uss valiant was discovered by jake and kira. The passing of the genesis wave has damaged hundreds of worlds in the newly named genesis sector, and. The next generation is a series of books written by various authors, based on the likewise named tv series created by gene roddenberry, who was also the executive producer of the original 1966 series, star trek. At a mere 279 pages and with plenty of characters, the book could have benefited from a longer length to flesh out the action and some of the plotlines. Star trek book line is based on the television series of the same name. Valiant was destroyed during an illfated attempted to cross the legendary galactic barrier. Most of this information was published in star trek communicator and is duplicated here with his generous permission. The valiant ebook by michael jan friedman official. On the edge of the galaxy, the stargazer is ambushed by nuyyad.
If you like this book, you will love the other books in the story line. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Now trapped on the wrong side of the barrier, beyond hope of any help. The valiant memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. The flashbacks in the novel occur in 2355, alongside the present events of the later series. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are currently in. I wondered why he was there but he was there more often than not during the time he was coming up with star trek. Michael jan friedman is the author of numerous bestselling star trek novels, including reunion, kahless, planet x, and the brothers keeper trilogy. The valiant star trek the next generationstargazer. Set in the science fiction universe of star trek, this series features the events on and around the titular deep space nine space station in the 24 century. Published by pocket books, it was first released in hardback in april 2000. He was spurring his imagination and checking on the incredible quality control we had. Ten of his titles have appeared on the new york times bestseller list.
Lieutenant commander jeanluc picard is second office on the stargazer and yet to. Novels based on deep space nine and enterprise were published as recently as 2017. Following on the success and popularity of genesis wave books one, two, and three, john vornholt pulls together a group of star trek heroes with a mission unlike any other. This novel was likely the inspiration for pocket books to create the stargazer series, which are all prequels to thepresent of reunion. Reunion star trek next generation, the valiant star trek the next generation, gauntlet, progenitor, three. The valiant audiobook audio theater listen instantly.
Jake and nogs runabout come under attack from the jemhadar, and are rescued by the valiant, a ship manned by red squad, an elite group of young starfleet cadets. Reunion novel memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. A reference model of the valiant was built by greg jein and photographed by author mike okuda for representation in both editions of his star trek chronology 1993 and 1996 as well as in all editions of his star trek encyclopedia, becoming one of the very few conjectural designs ported over into that otherwise strictly canon work. Back in 2014 when the film was made, a sequence was written that would have. Original concept series such as prometheus, new frontier, titan, section 31, seekers, and vanguard, have been published since 1994. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are currently in print. The novels are about the adventures of the uss stargazer ncc2893, which was jeanluc picards first command. A number of original star trek stories appeared in british publications. You all have seen starship valiant but you havent seen the complete story.
A thrilling novel leading into the new cbs series, una mccormacks the last best hope introduces you to brand new characters featured in the life of beloved star trek captain jeanluc picard widely considered to be one of the most popular and recognizable characters in all of science fiction. Alot of aspects of the story are based on the novel the valiant with my own bits of extrapolation. The valiant ebook by michael jan friedman official publisher. After reading it, i feel as if i have a better understanding of how picard became such a thoughtful and resourceful captain of the enterprise in the later star trek timeline. An intense magnetic storm throws the primitive spacecraft another years journey distant from earth and beyond the confines of our galaxy.
Valiant is the 146th episode of the television series star trek. In 2015, the valiant team produced a film called, legacy, and due to the fact that star trek fans embraced and welcomed us into the family of trek. I chose it because of my interest in picards service on the stargazer. Starfleet had always assumed that the valiant had perished with all hands aboard.
Now trapped on the wrong side of the barrier, beyond hope of any help from starfleet. This is one of the first star trek books that ive read since high school. Starfleet had always assumed that the valiant had perished with all hands aboard, until a pair of unusual humanoids arrive at starbase 209, claiming to be the descendants. The valiant by michael jan friedman 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at. Published by pocket books between 2000 and 2004, the series details jeanluc picards command of the uss stargazer, and features characters first established in friedmans novel reunion. Detailed information on star trek comic strips was researched by rich handley. The valiant is a gripping saga that explores an untold chapter in the life of jeanluc picard and reveals the making of a captain. He also recently codeveloped the double helix miniseries for pocket books, and was formerly the writer of dc comics monthly star trek. Stargazer is a series of star trek novels written by michael jan friedman. Michael jan friedman is the author of nearly sixty books of fiction and nonfiction, more than half of which bear the name star trek or some variation thereof. The uss stargazer, a longrange exploration ship commanded by captain ruhalter, is assigned to pick up descendents of the survivors of the uss valiant, a ship that was lost at the far edge of the. The next generation series a novel by michael jan friedman. Jump 300 years ahead to the trek era just preceeding the next generation.
The valiant star trek the next generation december 1. Friedman has also written for network and cable television, radio, more than 150 comic books, most of them for. With avery brooks, rene auberjonois, michael dorn, terry farrell. A retrospective of the uss valiant from deep space nine. Reunion 1991 and the valiant 2000, also by friedman, are linked with the series. Gene roddenberry based star trek on secret us navy space. The next generation book series by multiple authors includes books ghost ship, the peacekeepers, the children of hamlin, and several more. The story begins with the crew of the valiant from the original series star trek episode where no man has gone before and fills in information on what happened to that crew. An easy read that flows at a quick pace, the valiant tells the story of captain jean luc picards first command of the uss stargazer.
The scene early in the episode where jake and dorian discuss home was nicely. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. Deep space nine, the 22nd episode of the sixth season. The valiant by michael jan friedman, december 1, 2001, star trek edition, mass market paperback in english new ed edition the valiant star trek the next generation december 1, 2001 edition open library.
Stargazer is a novel series, written by michael jan friedman. The ss valiant model has been released for download at the star trek. Michael jan friedman born march 7, 1955 is a new york city born american author of nearly sixty books of fiction and nonfiction, more than half of which are in licensed tiein products of the star trek franchise. Ten of his titles have appeared on the new york times best seller list. While not official canon, these stories can be viewed as a prequel to the television series star trek. Gene roddenberry watched our dailies all the time and took a lot of phone calls from our screening room. The valiant tells the story of picard taking command of the stargazer. The next generation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The next generation starfleet academy young adult series explores the lives of the uss enterprise crew as starfleet academy cadets.
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