The most immediate and informative story with regards to the state of the galaxy after the events of return of the jedi is star wars. This time, were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars. The second death star has been destroyed, but what happens next. Stayed up most of the night and finished it on my lunch break the next day. Like many star wars novels before it, aftermath attempts to mingle popular movie characters with original heroes and villains. From an obiwan series to a cassian andor prequel, a kevin feigehelmed movie. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars.
The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a. Shortly after, it was revealed that life debt would be released on july 12, 2016, and empires end would be released on january 31, 2017. Disney has also released descriptions and cover art for a bunch of the other books in. The aftermath trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author chuck. 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.
Aftermath, written by chuck wending and released in september 2015 the book basically revolves around the events that took place after the return of the jedi and before the force awakens i have read lots of star wars books. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. The novel is the first in a trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. Empires end, the third part of chuck wendigs canon trilogy or novels about what happened in the star wars galaxy after return of. A new hope, empire strikes back, and return of the jedi, youre good to go for this book. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the new york times bestselling trilogy set in the years between return of the jedi and the force awakens. The author of the aftermath trilogy from the star wars universe, chuck. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
This story focuses on a few members of the rebel alliance trying to stop the. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. The latest creator to go on a rant against star wars fans is comic book writer and star wars. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all. 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. Sadly, the new cast of protagonists mostly fall flat. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Rise of skywalker closes up the skywalker saga but the next star wars story sequels will be here soon. What canon book to read after lost stars and bloodline. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return.
Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath. Ive decided to give star wars books a try for the first time ever and after having finished lost stars i am hooked. The new star wars movies and tv shows planned after rise. Norra sits, frozen in the navigators chair next to owerto naiucho, the scarfaced. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. 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, 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.
Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as. Charles soule and jesus saiz are set to relaunch marvel comics star wars book, which will pick up after the events of 1980s the empire strikes back. 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. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs new york times bestselling trilogy. Star wars aftermath hits book store shelves on september 4th 2015. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. Aftermath new york times bestseller journey to star wars. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new.
Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Chuck wendigs aftermath novels were the first to begin covering the time. 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. Star wars novel answers what happened to the ewoks after jedi. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to a. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. What was your reaction when you got the call and you found you were going to be writing the most highprofile star wars book since timothy zahns original. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. I really enjoyed the way lost stars described into the ot events from a different perspective, delving into the wars of star wars as well as bloodling giving a lot of depth to leias character. Wendig didnt hold on any punches in his attack against star wars fans as he called them many names and accused them of being everything from mras mens rights activists to incels involuntary celibates.
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. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Chuck wendigs aftermath is the first novel bridging the gap between. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to.
Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. Star wars author chuck wendig breaks down after calling. Shortly after, it was revealed that life debt would be released on july 12, 2016, and empires end. These books have given fans plenty of insight into this fascinating universe since its launch, including an explanation for why c3po had a red arm in star wars. You know about how disney wiped clean all the star wars lore outside the movies, clone wars and rebels series as legends. The answers will be revealed in star wars aftermath.
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