Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. If you already saw the last jedi and are already excited about the next installment in the star wars series, here are 11 books youll love to read while you wait. A new hope, empire strikes back, and return of the jedi, youre good to go for this book. I say it kind of follows her because even with her being roughly the main character shes only maybe in about 60% of the book. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Aftermath, written by chuck wendig, which takes place directly after the events of star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Warning, from here on out we might get into spoiler territory for star wars. You may be looking for star wars novels by realworld release dates. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Which star wars book series takes place immediately after.
Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works. After return of the jedi was released in theaters in 1983, fans were not done with star wars. Aftermath new york times bestseller journey to star wars. Chuck wendigs star wars novel trilogy aftermath, life debt and empires end filled in some of the. All the secrets of the star wars galaxy revealed in. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance.
The star wars comics relaunch this year has pulled the timeline of marvels lens in the galaxy far, far away into the immediate aftermath of empire strikes back. Wendigs trilogy, which focuses on the year following return of the jedi, has been the centerpiece of the new, canon expanded universe. The only exception is that the names of several of the settings more obscure alien species are tossed about assuming you know what they are. Narration for the audio version was performed by daniel davis. Wars fanfic back then, says chuck wendig, the author of star wars. Although the emperor and his right hand man vader are dead, the. However, sue rostoni later stated that the book had been reinstated, and the novel was to be released on january 10, 2012. The force awakens the second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. Darth plagueis is a novel by james luceno that tells the backstory of the dark lord of the sith, darth plagueis. Chuck wendig star wars aftermath trilogy 3 book collection. The last film in the new trilogy set after the events of return of the jedi, it.
Aftermath is a strong foot forward into unexplored territory and puts down just enough foundation that you can start picturing the resistance and first order of the force awakens taking shape. Set after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, empires end is the third of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. Chuck wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. For years there were books, comics, radio dramas, video games, and role playing games filling the void. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Hes the author of many novels, including blackbirds, atlanta burns, zer0es, and the ya heartland series. Its written in a different sort of style than every other star wars book out there. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. But on september 4th, thats all about to change, because thats the day that chuck wendigs aftermath is released, and we think it might just be the most important star wars book in years. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. I was expecting something different from this novel, aftermath, since its supposed to be the first book in a trilogy setting the new ambiance in the star wars. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. If you have a library nearby that has it on the shelf, pick it up and read a little bit. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. For some lucky fans, writing a star wars novel is a dream come. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy that explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens the novel is one of 20 projects in journey to star wars. All the secrets of the star wars galaxy revealed in aftermath. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. There is so much unknown between the battle of endor and the events of the force awakens, and were excited to take our first step into that space obviously i wish i could tell you more about the story, but i cant just yet.
Now that the star wars expanded universe has been rebooted, the series that takes place right after return of the jedi in the new canon is the aftermath trilogy. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. This is the one to read if youre looking for something that will be consistent with the force awakens. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Aug 25, 2015 but on september 4th, thats all about to change, because thats the day that chuck wendigs aftermath is released, and we think it might just be the most important star wars book in years. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command kicked off the expanded universe, written as the third trilogy decades before the force awakens arrived. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target. The only exception is that the names of several of the settings more obscure alien species. The next star wars novel reveals what han and chewie were up to after return of the jedi. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.
It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. New york times bestseller set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Thrawn, timothy zahn chronicles the fateful events that launched the blueskinned, redeyed master of military strategy and lethal warfare into the highest realms of powerand infamy. New darth vader comic shows what came after empire strikes back. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires losses during the battle of endor, and features at least one fan favorite character from the star wars films. Empires end, the third book in a new trilogy of star wars stories that help fill in the gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Mar 17, 2015 whats more, aftermath will be the first book in a trilogy that begins to bridge the star wars timeline between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books.
Even though i did not like the book as a whole there were part that were ok to good. The next film will be star wars episode ix and, while we do not have a title just yet, we do have a release date. Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans. There is so much unknown between the battle of endor and the events of the force awakens, and were excited to take our first step into that space. Sep 04, 2015 9 important new details from star wars aftermath. Star wars post chuck wendig once again strikes gold, offering a sweeping narrative with plenty of insight into both the state of the galaxy at large and beloved characters both new and old.
Praise for thrawn the origin story of one of the greatest star wars villains. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. Its been nearly 40 years since star wars hit theaters, but thanks to the boxoffice. Aftermath, so if youre going to read the book, steer clear of everything else on this page. Jul 16, 2015 today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. I finally decided to start reading star wars books. Then jason jackson miller as a veteran star wars writer to finish off the book. It was originally scheduled for release in october of 2008, but its release was canceled. Whats more, aftermath will be the first book in a trilogy that begins to bridge the star wars timeline between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Sep 04, 2015 praise for chuck wendigs aftermath star wars. Interesting time, maybe but you would not know it from reading this book.
By her side are her loyal handmaidens, who, we learn, have lives and dreams of their own. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. In 1999, the first in a new trilogy of films was released, known as episode i the phantom menace. Sparks flew as rey and luke trained while the resistance looked on in awe the room was lit up with a glows of blue and green and the battle was with much carefulness, considering this was at the resistance base after 30 minutes luke won when they had lead the battle outside and were let off the leash as the saying goes if that is a saying.
Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. Check out nine connections that the new book star wars. The rest of the book is random oneoff chapters following characters we either dont care about or have literally never met before, who pop in for a. Aftermath kind of follows nora wexley, snap wexleys mom. This feature includes major spoilers for aftermath, the new star wars novel set after return of.
The surviving imperial elite consolidate their forces and rally for a counter strike against the empires oppressive reign. He is cowriter of the short film pandemic and the emmynominated digital narrative collapsus. After purchase, you will receive an email with further information. He currently lives in the forests of pennsyltucky with his wife, tiny human, and red dog. Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. It is written by three writer who are new to writing in the star wars universe.