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Michael Jan Friedman Books in Order

Michael Jan Friedman is a prolific author of fiction and nonfiction, with a vast body of work spanning over seventy titles, half of which are set within the immersive Star Trek universe. His novels have garnered significant acclaim, with an impressive eleven titles featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. Beyond his literary accomplishments, Friedman has also made a lasting impact in the television and radio industries, having penned scripts for network and cable television, and contributed to nearly 200 comic books, including his groundbreaking DC superhero series, the Darkstars.

Bibliography verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Michael Jan Friedman's book series? Michael Jan Friedman has written 38 book series. The most notable is the Adventures of Wishbone series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Michael Jan Friedman

  • #1
    Demon Circle (With: Robert Greenberger,Glenn Hauman) cover
    Demon Circle (With: Robert Greenberger,Glenn Hauman)(2011)
  • #1
    Justice League Task Force Vol. 1 (By: David Michelinie) cover
    Justice League Task Force Vol. 1 (By: David Michelinie)(2018)
  • #1
    Star Trek Archives (By: Peter David) cover
    Star Trek Archives (By: Peter David)(2008)
  • #2
    Star Trek Archives: Best of the Borg cover
    Star Trek Archives: Best of the Borg(2008)
  • #3
    Star Trek Archives: The Gary Seven Collection cover
    Star Trek Archives: The Gary Seven Collection(2009)
  • #4
    Star Trek: Archives Volume 8 Best Of Mr. Spock cover
    Star Trek: Archives Volume 8 Best Of Mr. Spock(2010)
  • #5
    Star Trek Archives: The Best of Deep Space Nine (By: Mike W. Barr) cover
    Star Trek Archives: The Best of Deep Space Nine (By: Mike W. Barr)(2016)
  • #6
    Star Trek: The Mirror Universe Saga (By: Mike W. Barr) cover
    Star Trek: The Mirror Universe Saga (By: Mike W. Barr)(2022)
  • #1
    Star Trek: The Next Generation Annual, No. 2: Thin Ice cover
    Star Trek: The Next Generation Annual, No. 2: Thin Ice(1991)
  • #2
    The Star Lost (With: Peter Krause,Pablo Marcos,Bob Pinaha) cover
    The Star Lost (With: Peter Krause,Pablo Marcos,Bob Pinaha)(1993)
  • #3
    The Landmark Crossover (With: Mike W. Barr) cover
    The Landmark Crossover (With: Mike W. Barr)(1995)
  • #1
    A Scandalous Affair (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    A Scandalous Affair (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2020)
  • #2
    The Curse of Pharaoh (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Curse of Pharaoh (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2020)
  • #3
    The Langsdale House Mystery (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Langsdale House Mystery (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2021)
  • #4
    The Black Lantern (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Black Lantern (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2021)
  • #5
    Broken Glass (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Broken Glass (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2021)
  • #6
    Mystery at Granholm Asylum (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Mystery at Granholm Asylum (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2021)
  • #7
    The Second Door (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Second Door (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2022)
  • #8
    Midnight Fire (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Midnight Fire (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2022)
  • #9
    Cases by Candlelight (With: Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Cases by Candlelight (With: Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D. Abbott)(2022)
  • #10
    The Tiger's Claws (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Tiger's Claws (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2022)
  • #11
    The King's Diamond (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The King's Diamond (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2023)
  • #12
    Her Missing Red Pin (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Her Missing Red Pin (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2023)
  • #13
    The Haunted Mansion (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Haunted Mansion (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2023)
  • #14
    Cases by Candlelight, Vol. 2 (With: Keith R.A. DeCandido,Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Cases by Candlelight, Vol. 2 (With: Keith R.A. DeCandido,Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D. Abbott)(2023)
  • #15
    The Lone Rider (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    The Lone Rider (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2023)
  • #16
    Four Calling Birds (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Four Calling Birds (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2023)
  • #17
    Shadows of the East End (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Shadows of the East End (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2024)
  • #18
    Frying Pan Alley (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Frying Pan Alley (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2024)
  • #19
    Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 3 (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 3 (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2024)
  • #20
    Petticoat Lane (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Petticoat Lane (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2024)
  • #21
    Nine Ladies Dancing (By: Christopher D Abbott) cover
    Nine Ladies Dancing (By: Christopher D Abbott)(2024)
  • #22
    Eliminate the Impossible (By: Mary Fan) cover
    Eliminate the Impossible (By: Mary Fan)(2025)
  • #23
    The Bloodied Coin (By: Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D Abbott) cover
    The Bloodied Coin (By: Aaron Rosenberg,Christopher D Abbott)(2025)
  • #24
    Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 4 (By: Aaron Rosenberg,Robert Greenberger,Hildy Silverman,Christopher D Abbott) cover
    Cases By Candlelight, Vol. 4 (By: Aaron Rosenberg,Robert Greenberger,Hildy Silverman,Christopher D Abbott)(2025)
  • #25
    Two Turtle Doves (By: Christopher D. Abbott) cover
    Two Turtle Doves (By: Christopher D. Abbott)(2025)
  • #1
    The Treasure of Skeleton Reef (By: Brad Strickland) cover
    The Treasure of Skeleton Reef (By: Brad Strickland)(1997)
  • #2
    The Haunted Clubhouse (By: Rick Duffield,Caroline Leavitt) cover
    The Haunted Clubhouse (By: Rick Duffield,Caroline Leavitt)(1997)
  • #3
    Case of the Unsolved Case (By: Alexander Steele) cover
    Case of the Unsolved Case (By: Alexander Steele)(1998)
  • #4
    Drive-In of Doom (By: Brad Strickland) cover
    Drive-In of Doom (By: Brad Strickland)(1998)
  • #5
    Case of the On-Line Alien (By: Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele) cover
    Case of the On-Line Alien (By: Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele)(1998)
  • #6
    The Disappearing Dinosaurs (By: Brad Strickland) cover
    The Disappearing Dinosaurs (By: Brad Strickland)(1998)
  • #7
    Lights! Camera! Action Dog! (By: Brad Strickland,Kevin Ryan,Alexander Steele) cover
    Lights! Camera! Action Dog! (By: Brad Strickland,Kevin Ryan,Alexander Steele)(1998)
  • #8
    Disoriented Express (By: Brad Strickland) cover
    Disoriented Express (By: Brad Strickland)(1998)
  • #9
    Forgotten Heroes (By: Kevin Ryan,Kathryn Yingling,Michael Anthony Steele) cover
    Forgotten Heroes (By: Kevin Ryan,Kathryn Yingling,Michael Anthony Steele)(1998)
  • #10
    Tale of the Missing Mascot (By: Alexander Steele) cover
    Tale of the Missing Mascot (By: Alexander Steele)(1998)
  • #11
    Riddle of the Wayward Books (By: Brad Strickland) cover
    Riddle of the Wayward Books (By: Brad Strickland)(1998)
  • #12
    Key to the Golden Dog (By: Anne Capeci) cover
    Key to the Golden Dog (By: Anne Capeci)(1998)
  • #13
    The Maltese Dog (By: Rick Duffield,Anne Capeci) cover
    The Maltese Dog (By: Rick Duffield,Anne Capeci)(1998)
  • #14
    The Stolen Trophy cover
    The Stolen Trophy(1998)
  • #15
    Stage Invader (By: Rick Duffield,Vivian Sathre) cover
    Stage Invader (By: Rick Duffield,Vivian Sathre)(1999)
  • #16
    The Sirian Conspiracy cover
    The Sirian Conspiracy(1999)
  • #17
    Case of the Cyber-Hacker (By: Anne Capeci) cover
    Case of the Cyber-Hacker (By: Anne Capeci)(2000)
  • #18
    Case of the Breaking Story (By: Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele) cover
    Case of the Breaking Story (By: Rick Duffield,Alexander Steele)(2000)

About Michael Jan Friedman

Michael Jan Friedman is a prolific author of fiction and nonfiction, with a vast body of work spanning over seventy titles, half of which are set within the immersive Star Trek universe. His novels have garnered significant acclaim, with an impressive eleven titles featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. Beyond his literary accomplishments, Friedman has also made a lasting impact in the television and radio industries, having penned scripts for network and cable television, and contributed to nearly 200 comic books, including his groundbreaking DC superhero series, the Darkstars.

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