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David Mack

Bestselling Author • 23 Series • 45 Books

23
Series
45
Books
23
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books
Start with: Rogue (2015)
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Publication Order of Dark Arts Books
Start with: The Midnight Front (2018)
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Publication Order of Star Trek: Seekers Books
Start with: Second Nature (2014)

About David Mack

Author David Mack is a science fiction, fantasy, and adventure author, and known for writing freelance “Star Trek” novels. His work spans different media; which include: film, comics, and television. Mack has also written some short stories as well. He went to Tisch School of the Arts, which is at New York University, where he did his undergraduate work from the year 1987 until 1991. It was here that he majored in screenwriting, film and television production; he also wrote for The Plague, which is a comedy magazine that the students put together. He lives in New York City with his wife, who is named Kara. He sent in spec scripts for “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, and the early ones got rejected. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books series, David Mack has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by David Mack

Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books
1 books 2015–2015
1

Rogue

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books with Rogue, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2015
Publication Order of Dark Arts Books
3 books 2018–2020
1

The Midnight Front

The Midnight Front continues the Publication Order of Dark Arts Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
2

The Iron Codex

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dark Arts Books with The Iron Codex, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2019
3

The Shadow Commission

The Shadow Commission is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dark Arts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2020
Publication Order of Star Trek: Seekers Books
2 books 2014–2015
1

Second Nature

Second Nature is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Seekers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2014
2

Long Shot

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Seekers Books with Long Shot, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2015
Publication Order of Star Trek: Coda Trilogy Books
1 books 2021–2021
1

Oblivion's Gate

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Coda Trilogy Books with Oblivion's Gate, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2021
Publication Order of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Books
1 books 2006–2006
1

Warpath

Conflict and courage define Warpath, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Books series by David Mack that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2006
Publication Order of Star Trek: Discovery Books
1 books 2017–2017
1

Desperate Hours

Desperate Hours is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Discovery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2017
Publication Order of Star Trek: Mirror Universe (Relaunch Continuity) Books
4 books 2002–2020
1

The Starfleet Survival Guide

The Starfleet Survival Guide continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Mirror Universe (Relaunch Continuity) Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
2

The Sorrows of Empire

The Sorrows of Empire continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Mirror Universe (Relaunch Continuity) Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
3

Rise Like Lions

Rise Like Lions continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Mirror Universe (Relaunch Continuity) Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
4

More Beautiful Than Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in More Beautiful Than Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Star Trek: Mirror Universe (Relaunch Continuity) Books series showcases David Mack's mastery of suspense.

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2020
Publication Order of Star Trek: Section 31 Books
2 books 2014–2017
1

Disavowed

Disavowed continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Section 31 Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
2

Control

Control is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Section 31 Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2017
Publication Order of Star Trek: Starfleet Corps Of Engineers Books
5 books 2002–2007
1

Wildfire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Starfleet Corps Of Engineers Books with Wildfire, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2002
2

Wildfire Book 2

Wildfire Book 2 continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Starfleet Corps Of Engineers Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
3

Failsafe

Failsafe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Starfleet Corps Of Engineers Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2004
4

Small World

Small World continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Starfleet Corps Of Engineers Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
5

Creative Couplings

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Starfleet Corps Of Engineers Books with Creative Couplings, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2007
Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Time To... Books
2 books 2004–2004
1

A Time to Kill

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Time to Kill as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Time To... Books series showcases David Mack's mastery of suspense.

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2004
2

A Time to Heal

A Time to Heal is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Time To... Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2004
Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cold Equations Books
3 books 2012–2013
1

The Persistence of Memory

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cold Equations Books with The Persistence of Memory, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2012
2

Silent Weapons

Silent Weapons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cold Equations Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2012
3

The Body Electric

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cold Equations Books with The Body Electric, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2013
Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Destiny Books
3 books 2006–2008
1

Mere Mortals

Mere Mortals is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Destiny Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2006
2

Gods of Night

Gods of Night continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Destiny Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
3

Lost Souls

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Destiny Books with Lost Souls, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2008
Publication Order of Star Trek: Titan Books
1 books 2017–2017
1

Fortune of War

Conflict and courage define Fortune of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Titan Books series by David Mack that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2017
Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Legacies Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

Best Defense

Best Defense is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: Legacies Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of Star Trek: Typhon Pact Books
2 books 2010–2013
1

Zero Sum Game

Zero Sum Game is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Typhon Pact Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2010
2

A Ceremony of Losses

A Ceremony of Losses is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Typhon Pact Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2013
Publication Order of Star Trek: Vanguard Books
4 books 2005–2012
1

Harbinger

Harbinger continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Vanguard Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
2

Reap the Whirlwind

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Vanguard Books with Reap the Whirlwind, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2007
3

Precipice

Precipice continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Vanguard Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
4

Storming Heaven

Storming Heaven continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Vanguard Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
Publication Order of The 4400 Books
1 books 2009–2009
1

Promises Broken

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The 4400 Books with Promises Broken, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2009
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
1 books 2009–2009
1

The Calling

The Calling continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Relaunch) Books
1 books 2019–2019
1

Collateral Damage

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Relaunch) Books with Collateral Damage, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2019
Publication Order of Star Trek: Picard Books
1 books 2024–2024
1

Firewall

Firewall continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Picard Books story arc with David Mack's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books
1 books 2022–2022
1

Harm's Way

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books with Harm's Way, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2022
Publication Order of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Books
1 books 2025–2025
1

Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 2009–2024
1

Shards and Shadows

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shards and Shadows, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2009
2

Apollo's Daughters

Apollo's Daughters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of David Mack have come to expect.

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2015
3

Star Trek Explorer: A Year to the Day That I Saw Myself Die and Other Stories

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Star Trek Explorer: A Year to the Day That I Saw Myself Die and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from David Mack.

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is David Mack?

David Mack is a bestselling author known for 23 book series containing over 45 books. Popular series include Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books, Publication Order of Dark Arts Books, Publication Order of Star Trek: Seekers Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best David Mack series to start with?

For readers new to David Mack's work, the Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 1 books. Begin with Rogue to start from the very beginning.

How many books has David Mack written?

David Mack has written over 45 books across 23 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read David Mack books in order?

Yes, reading David Mack's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does David Mack write in?

David Mack writes primarily in fiction. With 23 series across 45 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are David Mack's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of David Mack's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is David Mack's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, David Mack's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of 24: Live Another Day Books series. The first book, Rogue, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.