What to buy next?

[Mage]

Ok, even though I have about 16 or 17 Trek novels that I still have to read in a drawer of my nightstand, I'm always buying new novels for later.

Right now, I have three series of three books I'd like to buy next, but not sure which one I should by first.

The Terok Nor series
The ENT Relaunch novels (The Good That Men Do, Kobayashi Maru and Beneath The Raptor's Wing)
The Voyager novels Full Circle, Unworthy and Children Of The Storm

I'd love to get some input of what other fans thought of these novels and which I should get first.

 

[Darth Porthos]

I'd recommend Voyager. Though you should read it after Destiny if you're planning to read Destiny (which you totally should). The books do a great job advancing the characters past the series and I'd recomend them ever if you're not into Voyager.

The other two groups you suggest are also pretty good IMHO. From lurking here I know a lot of people don't like the Enterprise books but I've always enjoyed them. I think if you've watched Enterprise and found it overall enjoyable you'll like them. Terok Nor's worth a read also especially if you're a DS9 fan. The first book works really well as a stand alone so even if you're not into DS9 you should like it. The other two are more into connecting various elements of the DS9 backstory together- if you like DS9 you should like this but if you don't you may not so much.

So overall I'd recommend them all but if you choose one get Voyager.

 

[Mage]

Well, first and foremost I'm a Niner, but I've been reading a lot of DS9 for the last few years, with no ENT or VOY.

Voyager has never been a favorite of mine, stopped watching it at the beginning of Season 6, only watched the rest later on. But these three sound very intruiging really.

Enterprise had a weak start, with season 3 starting to get some footing and season 4 being pretty good really. Having rewatched season 4 I find myself wanting more of the Romulan War and Coalition, so a reason for me to get these three books.

 

[Darth Porthos]

In that case I'd recommend any of them. I still think the Voyager books overall are the best though. I'm not a big Voyager fan either but the novels do a good job with all the characters. The only caveat is read Destiny first since it gives sone details away and Destiny is also really good. But if you only get one get Voyager, though I'd say read all nine if you can. And you can pretty much read the three groups in whichever order: I don't remember them spoiling any details about the others.

 

[Mage]

I've read Destiny, and most of what comes after Destiny, except for the Titan novels set after Destiny, they're amongst the books in my drawer.

And I'll probably get all three series at one point, but right now I'm trying to figure out what next.

 

[Judith Sisko]

The Voyager trilogy gets my vote, hands down.

I enjoyed the Terok Nor stories, though nearly not as much.

Enterprise, OTOH, I wish I wouldn't have spent my money.

 

[timothy]

I've read the enterprise series and it was great. and there will be new one near the end of the year. I my self have yet to read the ds9 trilogy or gotton around to the voyager relaunch yet. currently reading the typhon pact.

 

[Defcon]

Of the three, I would say as long as you stay away from the Enterprise books you can't really go wrong.

 

[Thrawn]

Voyager, by a country mile. Don't get me wrong, Terok Nor is some pretty good stuff, and the ENT books have their moments, but Beyer's Voyager novels are in a class by themselves these days.

 

[OverlordSpock]

I'll reinforce what others have said and recommend going with the Voyager books. They, along with Vanguard are some of the best TrekLit of the past few years to today. Even if, as you say, you weren't a big VOY fan, these books will change your mind about that. But, if you haven't read Destiny yet, do so before starting them.

The first book of the Terok Nor trilogy is amazing, but the other two or only fair, at best (I considered them a major letdown after the first book). They're worth reading, but not over Voyager.

The Enterprise relaunch books started out really good, but quality has definitely been lacking, for the last few, especially Beneath the Raptor's Wing. I'm hoping the next book is better, but that will have to be proven to me.

Spoiler: One Story Arc in ENT Relaunch

I'm also getting kind of tired with Trip's story arc. If he isn't going to be on the ship, just let it drop. Please.

I hope this helps!

 

[BillJ]

The Voyager novels.

 

[Smellincoffee]

I've only read the VOY novels, but I've only heard good things about Terok Nor.

 

[JWolf]

I voted the Voyager books. I'm glad Kristen took over and ended the silliness that Voyager was becoming. I've read all the ones in your list and the Voyager books are the best of the bunch. Terok Nor was OK. It had a lot of dull bits though. The ENT books had too much of Trip and his mission. Well, I'm 1/3rd into Children of the Storm, but so far it's enjoyable.

 

[Darth Porthos]

I thought the Enterprise books were good but as you can see a lot of people don't. I'd recomend Voyager first and foremost definitly. Also buy or borrow The Good That Men Do. If you like it you'll probably like the other Enterprise books and if you don't like it then don't get the other two.

 

[JD]

I'm actually going go against the grain, and say Terok Nor. The first book, Day of the Vipers, is IMO incredible, one of the best books I've read in my entire life. The other two aren't anywhere near as good, but still very readable IMO.

 

[JWolf]

I'm actually going go against the grain, and say Terok Nor. The first book, Day of the Vipers, is IMO incredible, one of the best books I've read in my entire life. The other two aren't anywhere near as good, but still very readable IMO.

Day of the Vipers started out OK, but when noplace fast. I found the Terok Nor series a struggle to get through.

 

[Mage]

Really thanks for all the input guys! Keep it coming.