Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. A star wars story, this actionpacked prequel to the hotly anticipated videogame battlefront ii introduces the empires elite force. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Furthermore, the novel aftermath states that months have passed since the battle of. Dark disciple takes place after the events of the clone wars animated series and wraps up asajj ventresss story. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs new york times bestselling trilogy. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books. Aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens pdf 877. Aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens pdf droppdf. The older series of books, which now fall under the star wars. The force awakens project that aimed to help set the stage for the force awakens for star wars fans before that films release.
It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Last week we learnt that no fewer than 20 new star wars comics and books would take us on the star wars. Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans have. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. A second star destroyer slides in next to the first. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dark disciple imho, the best from the latest batch of sw books. 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. Where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin.
Isbn 9780345511621 ebook isbn 9780804177665 book design by christopher m. Star wars commander 2014 a strategy game for smartphones star wars. It was published by del rey books on september 4, 2015. Jul 18, 2015 aftermath is part of a multipublisher initiative called journey to star wars. The next 5 books on this list were also a part of the leadup to the force awakens. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires.
Sep 04, 2015 praise for chuck wendigs aftermath star wars. Star wars aftermath trilogy will tell us what really happened after. 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. The doctor turned back around and leaned down next to the ear of the chancellor and said. 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. Aftermath by chuck wendig, making his debut as an author of. Star wars fans will be happy to know that stalwart character wedge antilles leads the story of aftermath, as his search for imperial remnants in the outer rim sets up the storys conflict. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Beginning this september, the star wars aftermath trilogy of novels will. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. If you have a library nearby that has it on the shelf, pick it up and read a little bit. Luke skywalkers words had seemed so very reassuring, as he reminded rey and, through her, viewers that nobody is ever truly gone. Sep 04, 2015 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. Interesting time, maybe but you would not know it from reading this book.
The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. The trilogy, which began publication on september 4, 2015 with the novel aftermath, tells a canonical story of events that took place after star wars. Celebrate star wars day by building your star wars. Isbn 9781484725023 visit the official star wars website. 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. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer.
As wendig drops hints about the origins of the first order and the knights of. Where to go for your fix now that skywalker saga is over. 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 aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens. If you liked the clone wars series and asaj ventress this is your book. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, the series explores the time period between that film and 2015s the force awakens. The force awakens, which is intended to introduce fans to disneys new continuity. Aftermath, so if youre going to read the book, steer clear of everything else on this page. Golden actually worked from unproduced scripts an 8episode arc that were originally intended to be part of the show, but she has the freedom of a full novel to tell the story. The panels across the starhoppers dash begin blinking red. When han learns leia is considering the marriage proposal of hapan prince isolder it kicks off a series of events that result in a journey to the planet dathomir and a confrontation with the warlord zsinj. The book opens with a victory speech from admiral ackbar that sets the stage for what will be the 30 years in between jedi and awakens.
The next star wars movie currently on disneys calendar after the 2022 release is supposed to arrive in dec. Shell be back next month in yet another short story, which will be. The book series picks up right after return of the jedi. Regardless, shedding the odd marketing scheme, aftermath was a really good novel. Uprising 2015 an action rpg telling the story of how the anoat sector rises against the iron blockade, the empires attempt to control the sector after the destruction of the death star ii and the death of emperor palpatine. Todays post includes the del raypublished books setup and poses a series. Aftermath new novel will explore events after return of the jedi where science meets. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. As io9 reports, while much of the expanded universe canon that defined star wars in the 1990s and 2000s has been sidelined by disney, the concept of a new republic arising in the wake of the empires. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading aftermath.
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. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Read aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens pdf. Dark disciple by christie golden and read by marc thompson. Sith as he deals with the aftermath of his i am your father mic drop moment. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target. Star wars canon already explains how palpatine survived. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republicpresses. Warning, from here on out we might get into spoiler territory for star wars.
Aftermath is my first foray into the star wars eu expanded universe books. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. Pdf star wars dark disciple download full pdf book. Highly recommend the following in order of preference. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, the series. This book is the romcom of star wars books as it follows the romance between princess leia and han solo, ultimately leading to their marriage. Honestly i wasnt sure what to expect having been a huge star wars fan since i was a kid, id seen all the movies as well as all the tv series even the notorious holiday special. Aftermath is a trilogy of star wars science fiction novels by american author chuck wendig. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. Today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. Aftermath is the first book in a trilogy because unlike the sith, all things star wars come in threes bridging return of the jedi and the force awakens. 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. 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. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
The next sixmonth span of senator amidalas service to the galactic. 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. The second death star has been destroyed, but what happens next. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. The star wars canon has been setting up the possibility of palpatines return for years and nobody noticed. 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. Journey to the force awakens kindle edition by wendig, chuck.
Temmin next appeared in the sequel films the force awakens 2015 and the rise of. Star destroyer punctures space like a knifetip as it drops out of hyperspace. Aftermath is a star wars expanded universe novel by chuck wendig and the first postendor story released following the continuity reboot by disney the rebel alliance is busy trying to make the switch from guerrilla military movement to a legitimate government, but the empire, though crippled by the events at endor, is still a force to be reckoned with and now one of its powerful fleets is. At san diego comiccon, theres a buzz in the air, and that buzz is star wars. Its written in a different sort of style than every other star wars book out there.
The trilogy began in 2015 with aftermath, which was followed by the sequels aftermath. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. A neimoidian next to the chancellor dressed in white medical clothing with a mask over his mouth quickly turned to them, and raised his arm, gesturing for them to wait. The death star is gone, vader and the emperor is dead, and the galaxy, empire, and rebel alliance is trying to figure out what is next. This excerpt has been set for this edition only and may not reflect the final content of the forthcoming edition. Aftermath, written by chuck wendig, which takes place directly after the events of star wars. The surviving imperial elite consolidate their forces and rally for a counter strike against the empires oppressive reign. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. A new hope, empire strikes back, and return of the jedi, youre good to go for this book. It was recently announced that the novel will be the first in a trilogy, as the inquisitr previously reported, which will explore the period between the original star wars films and the upcoming sequels. Following raxs introduction in life debt, the second book in the trilogy, fans. Presentation mode open print download current view. The answers will be revealed in star wars aftermath.
I tweeted that on september 4, and thats the same date that aftermath drops. In fairness to luke, he got dropped off with some grumpy farmers on a nowhere. Jul 16, 2015 today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. Chuck wendigs aftermath books act as a sort of inbetween trilogy, bridging a lot of the gap between the original star wars trilogy 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. Aftermath novel, empires end, may offer a few clues. After the humiliating theft of the death star plans and the destruction of the battle station, the empire is on the defensive. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Do not expect to see a lot from the main characters in this book, but the stage is set for what happens to the people on the different worlds and how the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star wars. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars. I finally decided to start reading star wars books. 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. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars.
Stayed up most of the night and finished it on my lunch break the next day. Aftermath author chuck wendig on building the bridge. Compulsively readable, the kind of caramelcorn book you just keep stuffing in. Its the kind of star wars media i used to enjoy as a kid.
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