Life debt is a great addition to the growing body of work that forms the new star wars world, and is full of some delicious hints about the future of the franchise. As the final showdown between the new republic and the empire draws near, all eyes turn to a onceisolated planet. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Jar jar binks ultimate fate revealed in new star wars book. Sep 10, 2015 download aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens. If you are familiar with star wars expanded universe books i would say that you should give this book a try, its 70% worth it. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. 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.
Aftermath is set primarily on the planet akiva and follows the exploits of rebel pilot norra. The force awakensthe second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. 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. 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.
Chuck wendig is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of star wars. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. Lucasfilm blocks star wars stories set after jakku. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after. The force awakens novel has been revealed, along with some plot details. Disney has also released descriptions and cover art for a bunch of the other books. The dt guide to the star wars universe digital trends. The original star wars had a book version that was weirdly different and came out months earlier.
Mar 11, 2015 new star wars books will foreshadow the force awakens study up on new adventures featuring princess leia, han solo and friends with 20 new books, hitting shelves before the december release of. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy it is a dark time for the empire. Journey to the force awakens kindle edition by wendig, chuck. 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. Darth vader checks on the status of the second death star while the rebels attempt to rescue han solo from jabba the hutt. The force is as strong as ever in these star wars books. Although the emperor and his right hand man vader are dead, the. 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. Chuck wendig is an american author, comic book writer, screenwriter, and blogger. New star wars books will foreshadow the force awakens study up on new adventures featuring princess leia, han solo and friends with 20 new.
New star wars books will foreshadow the force awakens. Get the best deals on bronze age star wars comics when you shop the largest online selection at. New york daily news a wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. The 11 biggest differences between the book and movie. Aftermath may take place following the events of return of the jedi, but. Star wars aftermath hits book store shelves on september 4th 2015. Empires end adds so much to the broader universe and links in stories from the force awakens film, thrawn book, lando graphic novel, and the prequel trilogy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The story group was made when disney bought lucasfilm in 2012 to oversee the multimedia expansion of star wars. Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works.
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. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. It is part political thriller, part action story, but it is all star wars, and incredibly well executed. Return of the jedi and begins the journey into the new territory between return of the jedi and the force awakens. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Purchase your own copy of it today wherever books are sold, in hardcover and ebook format. Aftermath is set during this tumultuous period and describes the chaotic. The force awakens by wendig, chuck from amazons fiction books store. Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. But if you are new to the eu, i recommend you to read lost stars first, that book will give you an excellent introduction to the new canon and star wars books. Mar 17, 2015 the cover to del reys first journey to star wars. Lucasfilm blocks star wars stories set after jakku screen rant. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars.
Though you shouldnt read one without the other, because both include some new characters that were not introduced in any of the moviesother books. 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. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a. If the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars.
As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republicpresses its. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are in retreat. Hes also worked in a variety of other formats, including comics, games, film, and television. Many movie novelizations are surprisingly different than the actual movies. The hollywood reporterthe force is strong with star wars. Wendigs trilogy, which focuses on the year following return of the jedi, has been the centerpiece of the new, canon expanded universe. Download aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens. The new characters in this book were enjoyable and id be happy to follow. Sep 02, 2017 the lucasfilm story group blocks nonmovie star wars stories made after the battle of jakku, the inuniverse end of the galactic empire. Aftermath empires end gives us the ultimate answer as to what became of jar jar banks after star wars. This is the one to read if youre looking for something that will be consistent with the force awakens. 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. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books.
Which star wars book series takes place immediately after. Dec 16, 2015 the dt guide to the star wars universe. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and. The only exception is that the names of several of the settings more obscure alien species. Aftermath, as well as the miriam black thrillers, the atlanta burns books, zer0esinvasive, and his upcoming modern epic, wanderers del rey, 2019. The force has been awakened and read you must with your young padawan. Reread in june 2018 the conclusion to the aftermath trilogy by chuck wendig is one of the more under appreciated books in the star wars disney cannon.
A new hope, empire strikes back, and return of the jedi, youre good to go for this book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Like all of the new cannon books, aftermath narrows its focus to a particular part of the galaxy unlike the older eu that seemed to feature massive galaxy spanning events. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. A star wars miniatures map pack star wars miniatures product title. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The first official story to take place postreturn of the jedi, chuck wendigs aftermath posits the star wars universe as a place where following the decisive battle of endor, the empire has lost the battle and very possibly the war but its not down for the count yet.
A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. However i love in australia and everytime i try to get aftermath audible and amazon say its not available in my country. Ive read through a total of 85 novels including books in the old. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading aftermath.
Turns out, theyre letting me write the next two books in the aftermath trilogyso, youve got me for at least a couple more years. 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 only exception is that the names of several of the settings more obscure alien species are tossed about assuming you know what they are. The aftermath trilogy book 3 kindle edition by wendig, chuck. 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. 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.
The author of the aftermath trilogy from the star wars universe, chuck. Mar 29, 2016 this is easily one of the best star wars books that has been written encapsulating the true aftermath of the rebel alliance and their insurgency against the galactic empire. The force awakens will be every bit as exciting as the movie. Aftermath empires end was a satisfying end no pun intended to a trilogy of fun books. Youll get an intake of a lot of new star wars content and theory material. Star wars aftermath audiobook hey guys ive finally finished the eu books and wanted to start on the new canon. The force awakens line of prose novels and comic books will be released in the first week of september, giving fans their first canonical glimpse of.
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