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ⓘ About Michael Jan Friedman
About Michael Jan Friedman Michael Jan Friedman is an American writer born in New York City. He has written around 60 books and counting, mixing fiction and nonfiction, with over half based on the Star Trek universe. Ten of his works became New York Times bestsellers. Beyond books, he has written for TV, radio, and over 150 comic books, mainly for DC Comics. Friedman has a talent for creating memorable characters that draw readers into his stories. His protagonists feel real, with clear motivations and relatable struggles. This skill makes his books enjoyable for a wide audience. His ability to craft engaging plots keeps readers turning pages. His work spans many formats, showing his versatility as a storyteller. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books series, Michael Jan Friedman 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 Michael Jan Friedman
Aztlan: The Last Sun
Aztlan: The Last Sun continues the Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aztlan: The Courts of Heaven
Aztlan: The Courts of Heaven continues the Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aztlan: Investigator for the Empire
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books with Aztlan: Investigator for the Empire, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
The Hammer and the Horn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Vidar Saga Books with The Hammer and the Horn, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Seekers And The Sword
Epic adventure awaits in Seekers And The Sword, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of The Vidar Saga Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Michael Jan Friedman has built.
Fortress and the Fire
Fortress and the Fire continues the Publication Order of The Vidar Saga Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Glove of Maiden's Hair
The Glove of Maiden's Hair explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Michael Jan Friedman.
Batman & Robin: The Novelization
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Batman & Robin: The Novelization, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
The Ultimates: Tomorrow Men
The Ultimates: Tomorrow Men continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Wolf Man: Hunter's Moon
The Wolf Man: Hunter's Moon continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fight the Gods
Conflict and courage define Fight the Gods, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Michael Jan Friedman that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
I Am the Salamander
I Am the Salamander continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lost Days
Lost Days is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Cabal and Other Unlikely Invocations of The Muse
Cabal and Other Unlikely Invocations of The Muse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Headless and Other Improbable Excitations of the Muse
Headless and Other Improbable Excitations of the Muse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
The Immigrant and Other Tales
The Immigrant and Other Tales continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Thelas And Other Stories
Thelas And Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Star Trek: The Modala Imperative
Star Trek: The Modala Imperative is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Star Trek: The Ashes of Eden
Star Trek: The Ashes of Eden is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Empty Space
Empty Space is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Superman's First Flight
Superman's First Flight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Hunchdog of Notre Dame
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Adventures of Wishbone Books with Hunchdog of Notre Dame, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
The Mutt in the Iron Muzzle
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Adventures of Wishbone Books with The Mutt in the Iron Muzzle, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Savior
Savior continues the Publication Order of After Earth Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Aliens: Original Sin
Aliens: Original Sin is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Aliens (Dark Horse) Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
In Blackest Night
In Blackest Night is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Justice League Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Wings of War
Conflict and courage define Wings of War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Justice League Books series by Michael Jan Friedman that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
A League of His Own
A League of His Own continues the Publication Order of Justice League Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tomb Raider Tech Manual
Tomb Raider Tech Manual is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Deadly Games
A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadly Games as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Books series showcases Michael Jan Friedman's mastery of suspense.
Exile
Exile is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Fantastic Four: Redemption of the Silver Surfer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Marvel Pocket Books Novels with Fantastic Four: Redemption of the Silver Surfer, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Star Trek Archives: Best of the Borg
Star Trek Archives: Best of the Borg continues the Publication Order of Star Trek Archives Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Star Trek Archives: The Gary Seven Collection
Star Trek Archives: The Gary Seven Collection continues the Publication Order of Star Trek Archives Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Star Trek: Archives Volume 8 Best Of Mr. Spock
Star Trek: Archives Volume 8 Best Of Mr. Spock continues the Publication Order of Star Trek Archives Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Federation Travel Guide
Federation Travel Guide continues the Publication Order of Star Trek Companion Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Worlds, New Civilizations
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek Companion Books with New Worlds, New Civilizations, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Her Klingon Soul
Her Klingon Soul continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Day Of Honor Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Saratoga
Saratoga continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wrath of the Prophets
Wrath of the Prophets continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Starfleet Year One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Enterprise Books with Starfleet Year One, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Gauntlet
Gauntlet continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Stargazer Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Progenitor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Stargazer Books with Progenitor, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Stargazer Three
Stargazer Three continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Stargazer Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Oblivion
Oblivion continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: Stargazer Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Enigma
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Stargazer Books with Enigma, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Maker
Maker is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: Stargazer Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Dujonian's Hoard
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Captain's Table Books with Dujonian's Hoard, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
A Call to Darkness
A Call to Darkness continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fortune's Light
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books with Fortune's Light, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Reunion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books with Reunion, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Relics
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books with Relics, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Crossover
Crossover is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Kahless
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books with Kahless, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
The Valiant
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Original) Books with The Valiant, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Mystery of the Missing Crew
Mystery of the Missing Crew is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Secret of the Lizard People
Secret of the Lizard People is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Starfleet Academy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Annual, No. 2: Thin Ice
Star Trek: The Next Generation Annual, No. 2: Thin Ice continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation Graphic Novels story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Death in Winter
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death in Winter as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation (Relaunch) Books series showcases Michael Jan Friedman's mastery of suspense.
Pantheon
Pantheon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Signature Edition Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Double, Double
Double, Double continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Faces of Fire
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS Books with Faces of Fire, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Legacy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books with Legacy, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Shadows on the Sun
Shadows on the Sun continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Constitution
Constitution continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Republic
Republic is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: My Brother's Keeper Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Enterprise
Enterprise continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: My Brother's Keeper Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Constitution
Constitution continues the Publication Order of Star Trek: TOS: My Brother's Keeper Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Day of Honor: The Television Episode
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Star Trek: Voyager Books with Day of Honor: The Television Episode, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Convergence
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Titan Star Trek Collections Books with Convergence, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
The Hero Factor
The Hero Factor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Titan Star Trek Collections Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
The Battle Within
Conflict and courage define The Battle Within, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Titan Star Trek Collections Books series by Michael Jan Friedman that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Maelstorm
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Titan Star Trek Collections Books with Maelstorm, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
The Stolen Trophy
The Stolen Trophy continues the Publication Order of Wishbone Mysteries Books story arc with Michael Jan Friedman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Sirian Conspiracy
The Sirian Conspiracy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wishbone Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Vol. 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Green Lantern Books with Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Vol. 2, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Shards and Shadows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shards and Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
Tales of the Crimson Keep
Tales of the Crimson Keep is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Pangaea
Pangaea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Cases by Candlelight
Cases by Candlelight is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Michael Jan Friedman have come to expect.
Cases by Candlelight, Vol. 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Cases by Candlelight, Vol. 2, another outstanding contribution from Michael Jan Friedman.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michael Jan Friedman?
Michael Jan Friedman is a bestselling author known for 33 book series containing over 82 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books, Publication Order of The Vidar Saga Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Michael Jan Friedman series to start with?
For readers new to Michael Jan Friedman's work, the Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Aztlan: The Last Sun to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Michael Jan Friedman written?
Michael Jan Friedman has written over 82 books across 33 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Michael Jan Friedman books in order?
Yes, reading Michael Jan Friedman'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 Michael Jan Friedman write in?
Michael Jan Friedman writes primarily in fiction. With 33 series across 82 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Michael Jan Friedman's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Michael Jan Friedman'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 Michael Jan Friedman's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Michael Jan Friedman's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Maxtla Colhua Books series. The first book, Aztlan: The Last Sun, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.