Star Trek (James Swallow) Books in Order
Part ofJames Swallow Books in OrderThis page lists Star Trek books by James Swallow in order, with quick summaries, series notes, and where-to-start advice.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
12 books
Day of the Vipers
by James Swallow
2008
The Terok Nor trilogy begins as Bajor and Cardassia move from first contact toward occupation. Swallow traces the political, religious, and personal choices that set up Deep Space Nine's darkest history.
Infinity's Prism
by James Swallow
2008
A Star Trek Myriad Universes collection that explores alternate timelines and different outcomes for familiar history. Swallow's story plays with changed political ground and the consequences of a universe turned sideways.
Synthesis
by James Swallow
2009
Riker's USS Titan encounters a machine civilization guarding against a threat beyond normal understanding. First contact turns dangerous when mistrust between organic and artificial life changes the crew's situation.
Cast No Shadow
by James Swallow
2011
After the events surrounding The Undiscovered Country, Valeris is drawn into a mission involving Starfleet Intelligence and Captain Sulu. It is a redemption-tinged Trek story about guilt, trust, and second chances.
The Poisoned Chalice
by James Swallow
2013
In The Fall crossover, Riker is pulled into Starfleet politics after a major crisis shakes the Federation. Old friends, investigations, and institutional mistrust make this a tense Titan-era chapter.
The Stuff of Dreams
by James Swallow
2013
The Doctor faces a mystery where imagination, danger, and reality start to blur. It is a compact Doctor Who adventure built around an eerie premise and the Doctor's refusal to let fear win.
Sight Unseen
by James Swallow
2015
Riker and the Titan crew return to duty after upheaval, only to face a mission that tests their command structure and assumptions. It continues Swallow's Titan work with exploration and political tension.
The Latter Fire
by James Swallow
2016
Captain Kirk and the Enterprise are drawn into a volatile crisis where diplomacy, old wounds, and sudden danger collide. It is a classic Original Series-style adventure built around command choices under pressure.
Fear Itself
by James Swallow
2018
Saru takes the spotlight in this Star Trek: Discovery novel, facing a mission that tests fear, instinct, and leadership. It gives the Kelpien officer room to grow beyond the bridge ensemble.
The Ashes of Tomorrow
by James Swallow
2021
The Coda trilogy continues as temporal catastrophe threatens the Star Trek novelverse and trusted friends find themselves on opposing sides. Read it as the middle chapter of a large continuity finale.
The Dark Veil
by James Swallow
2021
Set before Star Trek: Picard, this novel follows Riker, Troi, and the Titan during a tense crisis in the Romulan evacuation era. It adds weight to relationships later glimpsed on screen.
Toward the Night
by James Swallow
2025
Pike's Enterprise investigates strange signals near Klingon space and finds traces of a lost Starfleet vessel. Spock, Una, Pike, and Ortegas face a mystery tied to past and future.
Series background & context
The Star Trek books by James Swallow cover several eras rather than one single crew. That makes this page more of a map than a straight line. You can start with the era you already like, then follow the linked series from there.
For Deep Space Nine background, Day of the Vipers is the big one. For movie-era fallout, try Cast No Shadow. For post-Next Generation exploration and politics, look at Synthesis, The Poisoned Chalice, and Sight Unseen. For newer television connections, Fear Itself, The Dark Veil, and Toward the Night are natural picks.
Swallow tends to write Trek as pressure testing. Good people, strong ideals, difficult facts.
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