Books Firefly canon to expand with series of original books By David Canfield David Canfield David Canfield is a Staff Editor. He oversees the magazine's books section, and writes film features and awards analysis. EW's editorial guidelines Published on February 8, 2018 12:00PM EST Photo: Everett Collection It may sound like something out of science-fiction, but it’s true: More Firefly stories are on the way. EW can exclusively report that Titan Books and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products have teamed up to publish an original range of new fiction tying in to Joss Whedon’s beloved but short-lived TV series Firefly. The books will be official titles within the Firefly canon, with Whedon serving as consulting editor. The first book is due in the fall. Starring Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, and Alan Tudyk, the western-tinged space operaran from 2002 to 2003 on Fox. Exploring weighty moral and ethical questions, Firefly centered on a collection of characters living on the fringes of society, joined together in the pioneer culture of their star system in the wake of a civil war. It lasted just 14 episodes, but in the decade and a half since it went off the air has amassed a significant cult following. (A follow-up feature film, Serenity, was also released in 2005.) “[I am] delighted to be bringing new, official stories to fans of a show that has continued to grow in popularity over the years, finding new audiences in an unprecedented way,” commissioning editor Cat Camacho said in a statement. “Firefly is a hugely unique IP and Titan Books is excited to be becoming part of its legacy.” EW has exclusive details on the first three books in the upcoming Firefly fiction series, including the authors and release dates. Read on below. Firefly: Big Damn Hero, by Nancy Holder (Oct. 2018)Captain Malcolm Reynolds finds himself in a dangerous situation after being kidnapped by a bunch of embittered veteran Browncoats. Firefly: The Magnificent Nine,by James Lovegrove (March 2019)Jayne receives a distress call from his ex Temperance McCloud that leads the Serenity crew to danger on a desert moon. Firefly: Generations, by Tim Lebbon (Oct. 2019)The discovery of the location of one of the legendary Ark ships that brought humans from Earth to the ’Verse promises staggering salvage potential, but at what cost? River Tam thinks she might know … You can learn more about the new Firefly fiction series here.