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Peter David

9 series 37 books in order 1968–2024

Peter Allen David, often abbreviated as PAD, was an American writer known for his work in comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. He is recognized for his 12-year run on the comic book series The Incredible Hulk, as well as his work on titles such as Aquaman, Young Justice, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, and X-Factor. He also contributed to Star Trek-related projects, including comic books and novels such as Imzadi, and co-created the New Frontier series. His other novels include film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works like the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. David also worked on television projects, including Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.

Born
1956
Active years
1968–2024
Known for
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Angel

Series by Peter David

Star Trek: The Next Generation

105 books in order · 1987–2024

  1. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - The Captains' Honor

    Star Trek The Next Generation - The Captains' Honor

    1989 · David Dvorkin

    A series of brutal attacks by the M'dok Empire has destroyed the planet Tenara, prompting the Enterprise and the Federation starship Centurion to…

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  2. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - A Call to Darkness

    Star Trek The Next Generation - A Call to Darkness

    1989 · Michael Jan Friedman

    The Enterprise finds a lifeless Federation research vessel orbiting a planet protected by an energy shield. Against the advice of his senior…

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  3. A Rock and a Hard Place

    1990 · Peter David

    A Rock and a Hard Place is a 1990 book by Peter David. It is book 10 of the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  4. Gulliver's Fugitives

    1990 · Keith Sharee

    Gulliver's Fugitives is a 1990 book by Keith Sharee. It is book 11 of the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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Star Trek

148 books in order · 1968–2007

  1. The Kobayashi Maru

    1989 · Julia Ecklar

    The Kobayashi Maru is a 1989 Star Trek science fiction novel written by Julia Ecklar. It features characters from The Original Series who are…

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  2. Cover of Star Trek - Traitor Winds

    Star Trek - Traitor Winds

    1994 · L. A. Graf

    It began with The Lost Years, the story of what happened to Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise after their original five-year mission…

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  3. Cover of Star Trek - Recovery

    Star Trek - Recovery

    1995 · J. M. Dillard

    This 1995 Star Trek novel by J.M. Dillard concludes a saga begun in The Lost Years, continued in A Flag Full of Stars and Traitor Winds. Admiral…

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  4. Cover of Star Trek - Across the Universe

    Star Trek - Across the Universe

    1999 · Pamela Sargent

    The Hawking left Earth in the 21st century on a one-way mission to colonize a distant world. Due to relativistic effects of pre-warp travel, the crew…

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

47 books in order · 1993–2009

  1. Cover of Star Trek Deep Space Nine - Antimatter

    Star Trek Deep Space Nine - Antimatter

    1994 · John Vornholt

    The Bajoran shipyard is tasked with building an engine for a new starship, a project expected to help revive Bajor's war-affected economy. Commander…

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Angel

4 books in order · 2001–2005

The Next Generation – The Second Decade

6 books in order · 2005–2009

Starfleet Academy

12 books in order · 1993–1995

  1. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy - Survival

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy - Survival

    1993 · Peter David

    A 1993 novel by Peter David. After deadly space raiders destroy the colony on Dantar, Worf and cadets from Starfleet Academy and the Klingon Empire…

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New Frontier

17 books in order · 1997–2013

  1. Cover of Star Trek New Frontier - Fire on High

    Star Trek New Frontier - Fire on High

    1998 · Peter David

    On the planet Armista, a nameless woman sits high on a mountain, holding a weapon that could destroy entire worlds. She is alone, as everyone else on…

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  2. Cover of The Quiet Place

    The Quiet Place

    1999 · Peter David

    The Quiet Place is a 1999 book by Peter David. It is book 7 of the series New Frontier.

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  3. Cover of Star Trek New Frontier - Dark Allies

    Star Trek New Frontier - Dark Allies

    1999 · Peter David

    Many years ago, a strange alien lifeform called the Black Mass destroyed an entire solar system in the Thallonion Empire. Now it has returned, and…

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Double Helix

6 books in order · 1999

  1. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Double Helix - Double or Nothing

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Double Helix - Double or Nothing

    1999 · Peter David

    For more than a decade, unknown enemies have unleashed deadly biological weapons across the Alpha Quadrant, inflicting epidemics on the Romulans,…

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  2. Cover of Star Trek The Next Generation - Double Helix - The First Virtue

    Star Trek The Next Generation - Double Helix - The First Virtue

    1999 · Michael Jan Friedman

    An insidious plot for revenge has spanned years in Jean-Luc Picard's life, and this book reveals how the vendetta began. A series of terrorist…

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The Captain's Table

1 book in order · 1998

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Peter David written?

We list 37 books by Peter David across 9 series, published between 1968–2024 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Peter David's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Star Trek The Next Generation - The Captains' Honor.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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