William R. Forstchen

17 Series

William R. Forstchen is an American author known for his science fiction and alternate history novels, including the Lost Regiment series and the Civil War series co-authored with Newt Gingrich. He has also contributed to series such as Riftwar, Star Trek, Magic: The Gathering, and Wing Commander. Additionally, Forstchen serves as a Professor of History and Faculty Fellow at Montreat College in North Carolina, where he holds a doctorate in Military History from Purdue University.

William R. Forstchen, in collaboration with various co-authors, has crafted a diverse range of historical and fantasy novels. "Honoured Enemy," co-written with Raymond E. Feist, delves into the complexities of war and honor. The Crystal series, developed with Greg Morrison, explores futuristic themes. Forstchen's collaborations with Newt Gingrich span the Gettysburg, Pacific War, and George Washington series, as well as the standalone novel "1945," offering detailed accounts of pivotal historical events. Additionally, "The Battle of the Crater," also known as "To Make Men Free," written with Albert S. Hanser, examines the Civil War's intense battles. Through these works, Forstchen showcases his versatility and deep engagement with both historical and speculative genres.

After/John Matherson

One Second After

(2009)

One Year After

(2015)

The Final Day

(2017)

Five Years After

(2023)

Crystal

The Crystal Warriors

(1988)

The Crystal Sorcerers

(1991)

Civil War/Gettysburg (with Newt Gingrich)

Gettysburg

(2003)

Grant Comes East

(2004)

Never Call Retreat

(2005)

The Battle of the Crater / To Make Men Free

(2011)

Ice Prophet

(1983)

The Flame Upon the Ice

(1984)

A Darkness Upon the Ice

(1985)

Legends Of The Riftwar

Honored Enemy

(2001)(With: Raymond E. Feist)

Murder in LaMut

(2003)(By: Joel Rosenberg,Raymond E. Feist)

Jimmy the Hand

(2005)(By: S.M. Stirling,Raymond E. Feist)

Lost Regiment

Rally Cry

(1990)

The Union Forever

(1991)

Terrible Swift Sword

(1992)

Fateful Lightning

(1993)

Battle Hymn

(1997)

Never Sound Retreat

(1998)

A Band of Brothers

(1999)

Men of War

(1999)

Down to the Sea

(2000)

Magic: The Gathering

Arena

(1994)

Whispering Woods

(1994)(By: Clayton Emery)

Shattered Chains

(1995)(By: Clayton Emery)

Final Sacrifice

(1995)(By: Clayton Emery)

The Cursed Land

(1995)(By: Teri McLaren)

The Prodigal Sorcerer

(1995)(By: Mark Sumner)

Ashes of the Sun

(1996)(By: Hanovi Braddock)

Song of Time

(1996)(By: Teri McLaren)

And Peace Shall Sleep

(1996)(By: Sonia Orin Lyris)

Dark Legacy

(1996)(By: Robert Vardeman)

The Planeswalkers' Guide to Alara

(2008)(By: Doug Beyer,Jenna Helland)

Alara Unbroken

(2009)(By: Doug Beyer)

Zendikar: In the Teeth of Akoum

(2010)(By: Brook Steingass)

Scars of Mirrodin: The Quest for Karn

(2011)(By: Robert B. Wintermute)

Children of the Nameless

(2018)(By: Brandon Sanderson)

Throne of Eldraine

(2019)(By: Kate Elliott)

Magic: The Gathering: The Official Cookbook

(2023)(By: Jenna Helland,Victoria Rosenthal)

Pearl Harbor/Pacific War (with Newt Gingrich)

Pearl Harbor

(2007)

Days of Infamy

(2008)

Revolutionary War (with Newt Gingrich)

To Try Men's Souls

(2009)

Valley Forge

(2010)

Victory at Yorktown

(2012)

Star Voyager

Star Voyager Academy

(1994)

Article 23

(1998)

Prometheus

(1999)

The Gamester Wars

The Alexandrian Ring

(1987)

The Assassin Gambit

(1988)

The Napoleon Wager

(1993)

Wing Commander

Freedom Flight

(1992)(By: Mercedes Lackey,Ellen Guon)

End Run

(1993)(By: Christopher Stasheff)

Fleet Action

(1994)

Heart Of The Tiger

(1995)

The Price of Freedom

(1996)(With: Ben Ohlander)

Action Stations

(1997)

False Colors

(1998)

Wing Commander Novelization

(1999)(By: Peter Telep)

Wing Commander Junior Novelization

(1999)(By: Peter Telep)

Pilgrim Stars

(1999)(By: Peter Telep)

Standalone Novels

Into the Sea of Stars

(1986)

1945

(1995)(With: Newt Gingrich)

The Four Magics

(1996)

We Look Like Men of War

(2001)

At the Water's Edge

(2010)

Valley of the Shadow

(2010)

Firestorm

(2010)

Pillar to the Sky

(2014)

48 Hours

(2019)

Short Stories/Novellas

Doctors of the Night

(2011)

Day of Wrath

(2014)

Twin Flame

(2017)

Non-Fiction

Hot Shots

(2002)(With: Jennie E. Chancey)

Honor Untarnished

(2004)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (Numbered)

Encounter at Farpoint

(1987)(By: David Gerrold)

Ghost Ship

(1988)(By: Diane Carey)

The Peacekeepers

(1988)(By: Gene DeWeese)

The Children of Hamlin

(1988)(By: Carmen Carter)

Survivors

(1989)(By: Jean Lorrah)

Strike Zone

(1989)(By: Peter David)

Power Hungry

(1989)(By: Howard Weinstein)

Masks

(1989)(By: John Vornholt)

The Captain's Honor

(1989)(By: David Dvorkin,Daniel Dvorkin)

A Rock and a Hard Place

(1990)(By: Peter David)

Gulliver's Fugitives

(1990)(By: Keith Sharee)

Doomsday World

(1990)(By: Peter David,Carmen Carter,Robert Greenberger,Michael Jan Friedman)

The Eyes of the Beholders

(1990)(By: A.C. Crispin)

Exiles

(1990)(By: Howard Weinstein)

Contamination

(1991)(By: John Vornholt)

Boogeymen

(1991)(By: Mel Gilden)

Q-in-Law

(1991)(By: Peter David)

Perchance to Dream

(1991)(By: Howard Weinstein)

Spartacus

(1992)(By: Terry Mancour)

Chains of Command

(1992)(By: Bill McCay,Eloise Flood)

Imbalance

(1992)(By: V.E. Mitchell)

War Drums

(1992)(By: John Vornholt)

Nightshade

(1992)(By: Laurell K Hamilton)

Grounded

(1993)(By: David Bischoff)

The Romulan Prize

(1993)(By: Simon Hawke)

Guises of the Mind

(1993)(By: Rebecca Neason)

Here There Be Dragons

(1993)(By: John Peel)

Sins of Commission

(1994)(By: Susan Wright)

Debtors' Planet

(1994)(By: W.R. Thompson)

Foreign Foes

(1994)(By: Dave Galanter,Greg Brodeur)

Requiem

(1994)(By: Michael Jan Friedman,Kevin Ryan)

Balance of Power

(1995)(By: Dafydd ab Hugh)

Blaze of Glory

(1995)(By: Simon Hawke)

The Romulan Stratagem

(1995)(By: Robert Greenberger)

Into the Nebula

(1995)(By: Gene DeWeese)

The Last Stand

(1995)(By: Brad Ferguson)

Dragon's Honor

(1996)(By: Greg Cox,Kij Johnson)

Rogue Saucer

(1996)(By: John Vornholt)

Possession

(1996)(By: Kathleen O'Malley,J.M. Dillard)

The Soldiers of Fear

(1996)(By: Dean Wesley Smith)

Infiltrator

(1996)(By: W.R. Thompson)

A Fury Scorned

(1996)(By: Pamela Sargent)

The Death of Princes

(1997)(By: John Peel)

Intellivore

(1997)(By: Diane Duane)

To Storm Heaven

(1997)(By: Esther M. Friesner)

Q-Strike

(1998)(By: Greg Cox)

Infection

(1999)(By: John Gregory Betancourt)

I, Q

(1999)(By: Peter David,John de Lancie)

Dyson Sphere

(1999)(By: George Zebrowski)

Vectors

(1999)(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Dean Wesley Smith)

Red Sector

(1999)(By: Michael Jan Friedman,Diane Carey)

Quarantine

(1999)(By: John Vornholt)

Double or Nothing

(1999)(By: Peter David)

The First Virtue

(1999)(By: Christie Golden,Michael Jan Friedman)

The Forgotten War

(1999)

Gemworld, Book One

(2000)(By: John Vornholt)

Gemworld, Book Two

(2000)(By: John Vornholt)

The Genesis Wave Book One

(2000)(By: John Vornholt)

Vectors: Double Helix #2

(2000)(By: Dean Wesley Smith)

Diplomatic Implausibility

(2001)(By: Keith R.A. DeCandido)

Tooth and Claw

(2001)(By: Doranna Durgin)

Maximum Warp: Book One

(2001)(By: Dave Galanter,Greg Brodeur)

Maximum Warp: Book Two

(2001)(By: Dave Galanter,Greg Brodeur)

The Genesis Wave, Book Two

(2001)(By: John Vornholt)

The Genesis Wave, Book Three

(2002)(By: John Vornholt)

A Hard Rain

(2002)(By: Dean Wesley Smith)

Genesis Force

(2003)(By: John Vornholt)

Sand and Stars

(2004)(By: Diane Duane,A.C. Crispin)

Engines of Destiny

(2005)(By: Gene DeWeese)

Takedown

(2015)(By: John Jackson Miller)

Anthologies

Don't Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear

(1996)

Last Stand

(1997)

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