Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. 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. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. Rebel pilot responsible in part for the destruction of both death stars. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Sep 04, 2015 the way i always explain to people is were a bridge between return of the jedi and force awakens, but its not the whole bridge, says chuck wendig, the author of aftermath and its two upcoming sequels, who landed a licensed star wars trilogy after he asked the internet for a hookup a year ago today. The aftermath trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author chuck wendig.
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. I really dont get what the author thought in writing this, i could not even finish the last two hours of this book which is the first for me in regards to a star wars novel. Crucible is a star wars novel written by troy denning, released by del rey books. Were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars. A litany of books, comics, games, and other information have slowly but surely began to fill in one of the most fascinating and important eras in star wars history that havent gotten a movie yet. Jun 19, 2017 2017 star wars lost stars manga webcomic part 1 star wars radio. It still has interludes, but they are better, and they are typically either germane to the principle story, or they are about something relevant that you care about.
But the author of the supernatural thriller blackbirds and the fantasy adventure under the empyrean sky was bursting to tell the world about star wars. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of. If you are a star wars fan, this is definitely a book you should read. With the new series of films from disney, lucasfilm decided give filmmakers a clean slate. Ive decided to give star wars books a try for the first time ever and after having finished lost stars i am hooked. Journey to the force awakens kindle edition by wendig, chuck. Chuck wendigs aftermath is the first novel bridging the gap between return of the jedi and the force awakens. A star wars story is finally here after what feels like years of waiting. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
May 04, 2017 ask any star wars reader what book to start with. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. The rise of skywalker due to hit theaters in less than a month, fans are curious what disney and lucasfilm have in store next for the venerable series. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. 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. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to a onceisolated planet jakku. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.
Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy. The first star wars books i actually read were the thrawn trilogy. And it is worth reading this book for one of the best characters in the star wars expanded universe, mr bones. Hopefully he outlives them all and shows up in a posttfa book. Its too bad that this is the first major postrotj book. Otherwise, anyone with a passing knowledge of star wars will still enjoy it as a good military scifi book. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Aftermath, as well as the miriam black thrillers, the atlanta burns books, zer0esinvasive, and his upcoming modern epic, wanderers del rey, 2019. Lost stars by claudia gray bloodline by claudia gray dark disciple by.
Chuck wendig is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of star wars. Episode vi the return of the jedi erasing the previously expanded universe now. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Because its the first book in a series, aftermath has room for cameos from. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about.
Aftermath answers some of those questions but holds back on others. The author is not a star wars writer, he completely destroys what should be a reborn world and eu. I am a huge fan of the star wars novels for both their diversity and the. 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. Aftermath references a common thread across at least three of those. Wendig also introduces several new characters, including exrebel pilot norra. 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. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to.
Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. A timeline of everything we know happened after return of. Aftermath is my first foray into the star wars eu expanded universe books. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. What canon book to read after lost stars and bloodline. Chuck wendigs aftermath might connect to the rise of. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Since the release of the first two star wars books, the galaxy far. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. A wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author. Star wars turned you off from other books in this genre. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Wendig tackles what is quite possibly the trickiest novel to navigate since heir to the.
This was the first star wars book i read since apocalypse. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. Interesting time, maybe but you would not know it from reading this book. Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans. Sep 04, 2015 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 universe after the events of star wars. Oct 16, 2017 following star wars aftermath and star wars life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the bestselling trilogy set in the years between return of the jedi and the force awakens. 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. The main problem with aftermath is the writing itself not. 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. It was boring and should have had more wedge if he was going to be the only film character. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books. Jakku, which occurs over a year after the battle of endor according to lost stars. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the. 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.
Sep 04, 2015 stars who almost played iconic movie roles. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target. Chuck wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer. While not the first novels in the new continuity, chuck wendigs aftermath novels were the first to. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The book basically revolves around the events that took place after the return of the jedi and before the force awakens. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the. Star wars aftermath trilogy 3 books collection set by chuck wendig. Get some information on what to expect from the book and also star wars aftermath. Furthermore, the novel aftermath states that months have passed since the battle. Author chuck wendig presents a mosaic portrait of life after the destruction of the second death star. Tarkin, however, i quite enjoyed but thrawn was a whole new level of good.
Sep 25, 2019 star trek is a generational franchise, with series set across centuries of its timeline. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. The last film in the new trilogy set after the events of return of the jedi, it. Whats next for star wars after the rise of skywalker. 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. 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 the second death star has been destroyed, but what happens next. Although the emperor and his right hand man vader are dead, the. 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. One star for the turncoat imperial officer who helps the main characters and is actually a very interesting character and one star for me finishing this book and knowing i never have to read the probably equallyterrible sequels. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the.
Sep 04, 2015 new york times bestseller journey to star wars. A star wars story officially hits theaters on may 25, and. Aftermath, written by chuck wending and released in september 2015. Lost stars book of the star wars disney canon novel.
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