New Releases by William Shatner

The iconic Star Trek actor, known for playing Captain Kirk, and New York Times –bestselling author delivers a unique, moving memoir in poems and lyrics. You know him from his voyages on the Starship Enterprise, as veteran cop T. J. Hooker, and Boston Legal lawyer Denny Crane. He's starred in his own one-man show on Broadway and has collaborated with Ben Folds, Brad Paisley, and others on his records. His spoken-word albums have been critically acclaimed, portions of which complement his latest reflections in Wisdom & Worries. As he nears the century mark, William Shatner is still boldly exploring new frontiers, including his own inner universe. In the pages of Wisdom & Worries, he looks back on his childhood in Montreal, his acting career, his connection with nature and animals, and the loves of his life. In soulful, rhythmic verses, Shatner reflects on his journey to find his place and uncover meaning in the world. Shatner's poems, set to music across five albums, span a life lived with passion and purpose, including "Clouds of Guilt," his collaboration with Joe Jonas; "So Far from the Moon," lamenting the breakup of his first marriage and a low point in his career; "The Lion on the Wall," a nursery rhyme written for his grandchildren; and "So Fragile, So Blue," the poignant impressions he experienced during his space flight on Blue Origin at the age of ninety-one. Shatner's latest works have been hailed as possessing "a surprising depth of feeling" ( The Washington Post) and as "unexpectedly poignant . . . less performance, more reckoning" ( The Guardian). Wisdom & Worries contains multitudes. Curiosity, regret, connection, loneliness, and gratitude tie together a portrait of a man with an unlimited capacity to appreciate every moment of the past and all those yet to come.

Star Trek legend and veteran author William Shatner discusses the meaning of life, finding value in work, and living well whatever your age. "I have always felt," William Shatner says early in his newest memoir, that "like the great comedian George Burns, who lived to 100, I couldn''t die as long as I was booked." And Shatner is always booked. Still, a brief health scare in 2016 forced him to take stock. After mulling over the lessons he''s learned, the places he''s been, and all the miracles and strange occurrences he''s witnessed over the course of an enduring career in Hollywood and on the stage, he arrived at one simple rule for living a long and good life: don''t die. It''s the only one-size-fits-all advice, Shatner argues in Live Long and..:What I Learned Along the Way, because everyone has a unique life—but, to help us all out, he''s more than willing to share stories from his unique life. With a combination of pithy humor and thoughtful vulnerability, Shatner lays out his journey from childhood to peak stardom and all the bumps in the road. (Sometimes the literal road, as in the case of his 2,400-mile motorcycle trip across the country with a bike that didn''t function.) William Shatner is one of our most beloved entertainers, and he intends never to stop entertaining. His funny, provocative, and poignant reflections offer an unforgettable read about a remarkable man.

An exciting science fiction adventure from William Shatner—famous for his role as Captain Kirk on Star Trek—about the intrepid, eighty-year-old FBI deputy director Samuel Lord and his quest to stop the Chinese from using a weapon that (unknown to them) could destroy Earth. In the year 2050, the United States sends the FBI to govern its space station, the Empyrean. Under the command of former fighter pilot and FBI field agent Samuel Lord, the space-based “Zero-G” men are in charge of investigating terrorism, crime, corruption, and espionage beyond the Earth’s atmosphere and of keeping an eye on the rival Chinese and Russian stations. During the Zero-G team’s first days in space, a mysterious and beautiful scientist, Dr. May, shows up to the Empyrean claiming that important research has been stolen from her lab on the moon. Her arrival suspiciously coincides with timing of a tsunami that destroys part of the coast of Japan, and her unusual behavior makes Director Lord think that Dr. May might know more about the disaster than she’s letting on. Meanwhile, the Chinese space station has gone mysteriously silent. In this “tightly paced blend of police procedural, military SF, and space opera, set in an intriguing near-future world” (Publishers Weekly), Director Lord must connect the dots to discover who or what has caused the tsunami as well as subsequent disasters, and how Dr. May and the Chinese might be involved.

"Shatner (and some other pretty great writers!) share some of the greatest horse tales ever told." ―Carson Kressley, Emmy-winning TV personality, New York Times –bestselling author, and World Champion Horseman From his first time riding as a child, William Shatner has felt a deep love for horses. Whether seated in the saddle, communicating with them, or simply appreciating their beauty, his bond with these majestic animals is deep. For decades he has sought to share his joy—with children, veterans, those with disabilities, and many more—through his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show. And here, he brings that same joy to his fans and readers. In Spirit of the Horse, the Star Trek and Boston Legal legend speaks from the heart about the remarkable effect horses have had on his life and on the lives of others. From his first horse, bought impulsively on the advice of a twelve-year-old, to his favorite horses, acquired after many years of learning what to look for, this book draws from Shatner''s own experience and pairs it with a wealth of classic horse stories, including unique retellings of the Pegasus myth and the feats of the most famous war horses throughout history. The result is a celebration that captures the unparalleled connection between humans and horses—and the power, courage, mindfulness, and healing that they can inspire in us. Many fans have heard about Shatner''s passion for horses; few have seen it revealed as completely as it is here. "From the first words of Spirit of the Horse , it''s clear that this is a man who is wonderfully, hopelessly in love with the creatures." — NPR

While assigned to U.S. space station Empyrean, FBI deputy director Samuel Lord and his team attempt to stop the Chinese from using a weapon that could destroy the earth.

"Shatner''s personal tribute to his longtime friend and Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy"--

Private eye Jake Cardigan must derail an insidious plot by the ruthless Tek cartel to replace the US president with an android designed to do the group''s dark bidding William Shatner, the original face of Captain Kirk on TV''s Star Trek, displays another side of his remarkable talent with his sixth excursion into a future world where the ubiquitous techno-drug Tek rules, and one man remains dedicated to wiping the scourge and its criminal suppliers from the face of tomorrow''s Earth. Jake Cardigan—ex-cop, private investigator, and former Tek user—has been given a special assignment by the head of the Cosmos Detective Agency: to track down the murderer of his daughter-in-law. It is a job that takes Jake and his partner, Sid Gomez, from Los Angeles to the East Coast and into the heart of a terrifying conspiracy surrounding the president of the United States. Unbeknownst to the nation and the world, President Warren Brookmeyer, a Tek addict, is in rehab and has been temporarily replaced by an android replica, indistinguishable from the real chief executive. But the brazen scheme to shield the country from the truth is, in reality, the brainchild of the ruthless and powerful TekLords, who intend to keep the simulacrum in power indefinitely in order to alter official policy concerning the dangerous mind-enhancing electronic drug. If Jake and Sid fail to expose and eliminate this treasonous plot, the president will surely die—along with liberty, the law, and the twenty-second-century American way. This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s personal collection.

Kein Erholungsurlaub für Kirk und Picard Der Dominion-Krieg ist vorbei, in der Föderation herrscht Friede. James T. Kirk und Jean-Luc Picard haben sich zu einem gemeinsamen Abenteuerurlaub auf Bajor entschlossen. Als das Mitglied eines Archäologenteams sie in der Wüste vor dem Hitzetod rettet, werden die beiden Captains unversehens mit einem Mordfall konfrontiert: Professor Nilan, Leiter der Ausgrabung am bajoranischen Binnenmeer, kam auf mysteriöse Weise ums Leben. Dann geschieht ein zweiter Mord. Kirk und Picard geraten in ein Dickicht aus Mythen, Täuschung und Verrat. Und als sie sich gerade auf der richtigen Spur wähnen, verschwindet Jean-Luc Picard in den Tiefen des Binnenmeeres ...

Nur einer kann die Föderation retten In den Laboratorien auf New Montana explodiert ohne ersichtlichen Grund ein Warpkern. Und das ist erst der Anfang: Bald ist der größte Teil der warpfähigen Schiffe zerstört oder manövrierunfähig. Die Föderation wird von einem unsichtbaren Gegner angegriffen. Kirk glaubt, dass sein Freund Spock noch am Leben ist, obwohl er von dem Phänomen namens Norinda assimiliert wurde. Er sucht nach Norinda, und dabei decken sich seine Interessen ausnahmsweise mit denen der Sternenflotte. Die Spur führt nach Vulkan. Doch Kirk hat gerade erst mit seinen Nachforschungen begonnen, als sein Sohn Joseph entführt wird ...

Falsches Spiel mit Captain Kirk Nach dem vereitelten Angriff des Picard-Klons Shinzon herrscht Chaos im Romulanischen Reich. Botschafter Spock glaubt, dies sei der richtige Moment, um Romulaner und Vulkanier wieder zusammenzuführen. Doch bei dem Versuch fällt er einem Bombenattentat zum Opfer. Captain Kirk soll den Mord an seinem Vertrauten aufklären, aber die Sternenflotte hat noch andere Pläne, die sie dem altgedienten Captain verheimlicht. Admiral Janeway und Jean-Luc Picard fällt es nicht leicht, Kirk zu hintergehen, doch das Wohl von Milliarden intelligenter Wesen steht auf dem Spiel ...

PI Jake Cardigan is on the run from a mysterious assassin in this sci-fi thriller from the iconic Star Trek actor and New York Times–bestselling author. Jake Cardigan has just returned from Mexico, where he fell in love, nearly died, and broke up the infamous Hokori cartel. But the drug kingpins whose fortunes rest on pushing Tek are still trying to do away with this devilish private eye. During a routine trip to the mall, a well-dressed man tries to stab Cardigan through the heart. After a quick scuffle, the would-be assassin is dead on the floor, and Cardigan is the one who winds up in handcuffs. The dead man was an executive at a hydroponics company—an ordinary worker drone with no apparent reason to kill the detective. An evil mastermind has learned how to make innocent civilians obey his commands, and he will sacrifice an army of zombie assassins if it means getting a clean shot at Cardigan. To stay alive, and out of jail, Cardigan will have to learn to steer clear of the mindless killers of Greater Los Angeles. This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s personal collection.

The national bestselling detective novel set in a futuristic Los Angeles by the legendary actor who played the original Captain Kirk on Star Trek! Not satisfied with the thrills of being one of Greater Los Angeles'' toughest cops, Jake Cardigan turns to Tek, a computerized brain stimulant which transports the user to any reality he can imagine. He''s soon addicted to this fantasy-enabler—and it isn''t long before Cardigan is accused of dealing. When he fails to convince the mechanized jury of his innocence, the state strips his badge and sentences him to fifteen years in suspended animation. Four years later he''s awakened. His sentence has been changed, but no one will tell him why. Cardigan''s search for answers takes him to Mexico, where a rogue scientist is attempting to rid the world of Tek. But these efforts have roused powerful enemies. Aiding this quest is the right thing to do, but for an ex-con, doing good can be the most dangerous decision of all. This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author''s personal collection.

The Romulan Empire is in disarray after the destructive leadership of the Reman Shinzon, and Ambassador Spock launches a bold attempt to reunify the Romulans with their distant forbears, the Vulcans. But when Spock is publicly assassinated at a Romulan peace rally, Starfleet and the Federation are unable to search for the criminals responsible without triggering an intergalactic war. Thus it falls to James T. Kirk to investigate the death of his beloved friend. Given covert assistance by Captains Jean-Luc Picard on the newly-refitted Enterprise and Will Riker on the Argo, Kirk travels to Romulus as a civilian, accompanied by his eight-year-old son Joseph and the cantankerous Dr McCoy. There he discovers an alluring enemy from his past and discovers that Spock''s apparent murder hides a deeper mystery, one that reaches back in time to the very origins of life on Earth. Trapped on a deadly, alien world on the eve of a civil war that could plunge the galaxy into a civilization-ending conflict, Kirk''s investigation brings him at last to a hidden Reman fortress. There he uncovers the true threat facing the Romulans, and learns that for peace to prevail he must sacrifice his son, whose blood holds a staggering secret...

In the Mirror Universe the tyrannical Emperor Tiberius, once captain of the ISS Enterprise, had great success turning captured alien weaponry to his advantage. Until, that is, his failure to seize the tantalising advances of the ancient First Federation. Now, in the more peaceful universe of the United Federation of Planets, Tiberius sees his second chance. And a new ally will help him take it - his alter ego for whom he has nothing but contempt - Starfleet Captain James T. Kirk. Honorable, idealistic and decent, James T. Kirk is many things Tiberius is not. But he is also a man deeply in love with his wife - and Teilani is dying. To save her life, Kirk is prepared to compromise his ideals and enter into his most dangerous alliance yet. Battling Captain Jean-Luc Picard and a new generation of Starfleet heroes, Kirk must guide Tiberius to a long-abandoned First Federation base which conceals a power so great it will enable Tiberius to conquer the mirror universe - and his own. But on that journey Kirk uncovers long-hidden secrets that raise the stakes far beyond the mere survival of family and friends. At the heart of their quest, something else is waiting: an object from a civilisation whose technology is far more advanced than any Kirk or Tiberius could hope to acquire, placed there for Kirk''s eyes only by mysterious aliens who appear to have influenced life within the galaxy over eons of time - a message from the Preservers...

A guide to understanding the Shatnerverse and the world at large—the perfect gift for Star Trek fans and William Shatner lovers. You love William Shatner. You admire his many and varied talents. You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks. You want to learn his master negotiation techniques. You wish you could hang out with him. Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner. And now...you can (almost). To be Shatner, you must follow the rules included in this lively, entertaining, and thought-provoking volume. This collection of rules and fun factners, illustrated with stories from Bill’s illustrious life and career, will show you how Bill became WILLIAM SHATNER, larger than life and bigger than any role he ever played. Shatner Rules is your guide to becoming William Shatner. Or more accurately, beautifully Shatneresque. Because let''s face it...Shatner does rule, doesn''t he?

This Deluxe eBook features audio clips read by the real William Shatner, on essential topics such as the witty retorts he wished he’d used during his Comedy Central Roast, a strange trip he once took to Germany, importance of a college education,and of course, his astonishing musical abilities. In this enhance eBook you will realize many important things: You love William Shatner. You admire his many and varied talents. You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks. You want to learn his master negotiation techniques. You wish you could hang out with him. Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner. And now...you can (almost). This collection of rules, illustrated with stories from Bill's illustrious life and career, will show you how Bill became WILLIAM SHATNER, larger than life and bigger than any role he ever played. Shatner Rules

As Jake Cardigan pieces his life together, he must choose between finding his true memories or stopping the deadly viral strain of Tek called Grease that is infecting robots and on the brink of becoming a worldwide epidemic.

The New York Times bestseller: "That rare celebrity autobiography that''s as entertaining as it is self-revealing, a genuinely fun read." ― The Dallas Morning News After almost sixty years as an actor, William Shatner has become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. It was the original Star Trek series, and later its films, that made Shatner an internationally known figure, but he neither began nor ended his career with Captain Kirk. He straddled the classic world of the theater and the new world of television, stepping in for Christopher Plummer in Shakespeare''s Henry V and staring at "something on the wing" in a classic episode of The Twilight Zone. And he''s gone on to star in numerous successful shows including T. J. Hooker, Rescue 911, and most recently, Boston Legal. In this touching and very funny autobiography, William Shatner reveals the stories behind these unforgettable moments and tells us how he''s become the worldwide star and acclaimed actor he is today. "It is now Bill Shatner''s universe—we just live in it." — New York Daily News "Shatner''s sincerity, honesty, and heightened sense of humor all come across at warp speed in this entertaining memoir." ― Publishers Weekly "Shatner makes you feel like he''s sitting out on the balcony with you, sharing a cigar and waxing nostalgic." ― The Oregonian "Why did William Shatner cross the road? Why has he ever? To get to the other side. To see what''s out there. To find out stuff and inhale the universe in his singular Shatnerian way." —Associated Press

Jake Cardigan''s release from cryogenic prison has not gone according to his plan. His wife and child are missing, the old Tek hunger still lingers, and death and destruction seem to follow him wherever he goes.

If you think you know how it all began, think again... Young Jim Kirk wants nothing to do with Starfleet, and never wants to leave Earth. In the summer of 2249, he's a headstrong seventeen-year-old barely scraping by in San Francisco, haunted by horrific memories from his past. In the same city, a nineteen-year-old alien named Spock is determined to rise above the emotional turmoil of his mixed-species heritage. He's determined to show his parents he has what it takes to be Vulcan -- even if it means exposing a mysterious conspiracy at the heart of the Vulcan Embassy, stretching to the farthest reaches of the Federation's borders. There, a chilling new threat has arisen to test the Federation's deepest held belief that war is a thing of the past and that a secure future can be forged through peaceful means alone. But it is in San Francisco, home to Starfleet Academy, where that threat will be met by two troubled teenage boys driven to solve the mystery that links them both. In time, the universe will come to know these young rebels as Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock...two of the Federation's greatest heroes. Yet before they were heroes, they were simply conflicted teenagers, filled with raw ambition and talent, not yet seasoned by wisdom and experience, searching for their own unique directions in life -- a destiny they'll discover on one fateful night in San Francisco, when two lives collide, and two legends are born. Star Trek: Academy -- Collision Course sets the stage for an exciting new era of Star Trek adventure, and for the first time reveals Kirk and Spock as they were, and how they began their journey to become the Kirk and Spock we know today.

Return to the sweeping action of Shatner's greatest "Star Trek" adventures as two generations face an unstoppable enemy in a battle for the existence of all life--in this galaxy and beyond.

Cultural icon and original Star Trek captain Shatner crisscrosses the U.S.--from MIT to Cal Tech--in search of the countless scientists and inventors who make fictional science real.

Captain Kirk is helpless to prevent his evil twin from the Mirror Universe, Emperor Tiberius, from capturing him, but the reappearance of the long-dormant "Preservers" will threaten the entire galaxy unless he can prevent them.

The man who portrayed Captain James T. Kirk brings together both generations of characters from the Star Trek television shows, in a new novel that finds Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard facing an unstoppable enemy in a battle for all life existence in this galaxy, and beyond.

From the "New York Times" bestselling author and pop culture icon comes an action-packed Captain Kirk novel by the man who knew him best.