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The Passing of the Techno-Mages

cover Casting Shadows (Babylon 5: The Passing of the Techno-Mages, Book 1)
by Jeanne Cavelos
The first book of the techno-mage trilogy centers on Galen and his role in the investigation that leads to the techno-mages' decision to leave known space. Other familiar techno-mage characters like Elric, Isabelle, and Alwyn are also featured. It is highly recommended. This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

cover Summoning Light (Babylon 5: The Passing of the Techno-Mages, Book 2)
by Jeanne Cavelos
The second book of the techno-mage trilogy splits into two action-packed tales. Galen plots revenge against his enemy, Elizar, but he must survive a mission to a Shadow stronghold first. Meanwhile Elric visits Babylon 5, and readers learn that the events of the episode "The Geometry of Shadows" aren't exactly what they seemed to be. It is highly recommended. This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

cover Invoking Darkness (Babylon 5: The Passing of the Techno-Mages, Book 3)
by Jeanne Cavelos
The conclusion to the techno-mage trilogy finds the techno-mages secure in their hiding place during the height of the Shadow War. Galen, the keeper of the Spell of Destruction, leaves the hiding place on a secret mission, but he discovers more Shadow and techno-mage secrets along the way. It is highly recommended. This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

Legions of Fire

cover The Long Night of Centauri Prime (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 1)
by Peter David
The first book of the Centauri Prime trilogy picks up where Babylon 5 left off. Follow the first few years of Emperor Mollari's reign as a puppet of the Drakh. This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

cover Armies of Light and Dark (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 2)
by Peter David
The second book of the Centauri Prime trilogy covers the time period that includes the Drakh attack on the Earth. Important events are unfolding on the Centauri homeworld, with Vir Cotto taking center stage. This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

cover Out of the Darkness (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 3)
by Peter David
The third book of the Centauri Prime trilogy shows readers the flip side of Sheridan's flash-forward to Centauri Prime in "War Without End". What happens to David Sheridan? Why is G'Kar on Centauri Prime? Why is Centauri Prime in flames? Peter David answers all of your questions. This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

The Psi Corps Trilogy

cover Dark Genesis : The Birth of the Psi Corps (Babylon 5)
by J. Gregory Keyes
The fascinating first book of the Psi Corps trilogy chronicles the first 100 years of the Psi Corps' evolution. Learn about the ancestors of several Babylon 5 characters. It is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

cover Deadly Relations : Bester Ascendant (Babylon 5)
by J. Gregory Keyes
The second book in the Psi Corps trilogy is a more personal story that chronicles Alfred Bester's rise to power. Learn what made him the villain everyone loves to hate. It is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski.

cover Babylon 5, Final Reckoning : The Fate of Bester (Babylon 5)
by J. Gregory Keyes
The final book in the Psi Corps trilogy charts new ground, following Bester on the run after the Telepath Crisis and the events of Crusade. Learn Bester's fate! This book is based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski. It is highly recommended.

Novelizations

cover In the Beginning (Babylon 5)
by Peter David
Based on the screenplay by J. Michael Straczynski, this book does an good job of capturing the drama of the first TV movie, which chronicles the Earth-Minbari War.

cover Thirdspace (Babylon 5)
by Peter David
Based on J. Michael Straczynski's screenplay for the second TV movie, this book is a quick read that does a good job of clearly presenting scenes that were occasionally chaotic and convoluted on screen.

cover A Call to Arms (Babylon 5)
by Robert Sheckley
Based on the screenplay by J. Michael Straczynski, this retelling of the fourth TV movie seems a bit rushed at the end and is probably the weakest of the three novelizations. However, the added interractions between Galen and the Drazi are entertaining.

Scripts

Day of the Dead (Babylon 5)
by Neil Gaiman


"Day of the Dead" is the only fifth season Babylon 5 script written by someone other than Joe Straczynski. This publication includes the script as it left Neil Gaiman's hands, complete with unfilmed or unused scenes and Zooty dialog that was rewritten by Straczynski when Penn and Teller (who does not speak onscreen) were cast as Rebo and Zooty. Gaiman liberally annotates his script with footnotes, and Straczynski provides an introduction.

Dell Publishing Novels

cover Voices
by John Vornholt
The Babylon 5 novels started off with a bang with this first story in which Talia Winters is accused of bombing a Psi Corps convention.
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cover Accusations by Lois Tilton
Like the first Babylon 5 novel, this second book also deals with a main character accused of a crime. This book reads better than Voices though.
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cover Blood Oath
by John Vornholt
John Vornholt's second outing is much better than his first. Readers are transported to the Narn homeworld in this exciting story of G'Kar's continuing troubles with assassins.
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cover Clark's Law
by Jim Mortimore
This story is one of the few - in print or on screen - that truly portrays the size of Babylon 5. It concerns an alien sentenced to death, but takes a surreal turn near the end.
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cover The Touch of Your Shadow, the Whisper of Your Name
by Neal Barrett, Jr.
This story of mass chaos brought on by an alien presence is reminiscent of the TV movie "Thirdspace".
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cover Betrayals
by S. M. Striling
An alien race oppressed by the Narn strike back during negotiations on Babylon 5.
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cover Babylon 5: The Shadow Within
by Jeanne Cavelos


This is a reprint of one of the best original Dell Publishing novels. It is the story of the Icarus expedition to Z'ha'dum with Anna Sheridan and Mr. Morden. This book ties in well with The Passing of the Techno-Mages written by the same author. It is highly recommended.

cover Personal Agendas
by Al Sarrantonio
This story is set during G'Kar's incarceration on Centauri Prime during the fourth season.
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cover To Dream in the City of Sorrows
by Kathryn M. Drennan
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This is a reprint of one of the best original Dell Publishing novels. It is the story of Jeffrey Sinclair's time as Ambassador to Minbar and leader of the Rangers. JMS has declared it canon, and Ms. Drennan is his wife. It is highly recommended.

Comic Book Collections

Babylon 5: The Price of Peace
written by J. Michael Straczynski
This trade paperback collects issues 1 through 4 and 11 of the DC Babylon 5 comic book. The first four issues reveal how Jeffrey Sinclair became the Earth Ambassador to Minbar, and Issue 11 is the special Psi Corps issue.
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