Star Trek The Original Series (James Swallow) Books in Order
Part ofJames Swallow Books in OrderBrowse James Swallow's Star Trek: The Original Series work in order, with short summaries, context, and reading tips.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
2 books
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 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.
Series background & context
James Swallow's Original Series work uses the Kirk-era Enterprise as a classic problem-solving machine. The crew meets danger in deep space, but the story usually turns on judgment, diplomacy, and the way Starfleet handles fear without letting it drive the mission.
The Latter Fire is the central novel here. It is built for readers who like the old rhythm of Star Trek: a mystery, a political flashpoint, a strange new danger, and a crew that has to keep its nerve.
You do not need to treat this as a long subseries. If you know the main Original Series characters, you can step in easily.
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