Overview
- Gallery Books released Dayton Ward’s To Defy Fate on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with hardcover, e‑book, and digital and CD audiobook editions now available.
- The story takes place in the early 25th century a few weeks after Picard season three, marking the first Picard novel set after the series.
- Wesley Crusher, now a Traveler who moves through space and time, warns Jean‑Luc and Beverly Crusher of a threat to the timeline as Seven of Nine and Raffi Musiker join the response.
- Robert Petkoff narrates the audiobook, continuing his long‑running work voicing Star Trek titles.
- Early critiques praise the book’s fast pace and extensive cross‑series references while noting its dense continuity may be tough for casual readers.