Loved this book, good to have han and chewie back twilight company soft spot since it kind of saved this new canon for me. The author of the aftermath trilogy from the star wars universe, chuck. Chuck wendig neatly captures the current states of the empire and rebel alliance and does so through flawed, real, and nuanced characters. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. Aftermath, a prologue to a series that is a prequel to a sequel. Lost stars, by claudia gray and phil noto claudia grays youngadult novel covers a large swath of time, from just before the original movie, through the entire classic series, to the aftermath of return of the jedi. Canon 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. I only read this book because im a star wars fan and this novel is canon. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. A wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author. You know about how disney wiped clean all the star wars lore outside the movies, clone wars and rebels series as legends. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars.
Empires end book of the star wars disney canon novel. Star wars aftermath almost makes up for that sweeping canon reset, a few more like this and disney will be completely forgiven. Star wars aftermath almost makes up for that sweeping canon reset, a few more like this and. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs new york. Subscribe for more star wars videos every monday, wednesday, and friday. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. 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. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. 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. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
Its the star wars saga seen through the eyes of two friends. Empires end, the third part of chuck wendigs canon trilogy or novels about what happened in the star wars galaxy after return of the jedi. Best new star wars canon books 102 books goodreads. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del. I do assume star wars i have understood since i was a young adult in 1977 needed to show more modernday values, and i think this book as well as ones that. Star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Lando calrissian also gets his own comic book adventure. Chuck wendig star wars aftermath trilogy 3 book collection. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi and got super disillusioned with what disney was doing. Our first book is the one all fans have been waiting for. Anticipation for the next installment, the force awakens, is unlike anything i can remember since, well, since star wars. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on. For the reception of the new book and how it works as a major new part of star wars canon on the journey to the force awakens, keep reading on the second page.
Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. See what i thought about aftermath by chuck wendig and the start of journey to 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 obviously i wish i could tell you more about the story, but i cant just yet. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. Find out whats left of the galactic empire and the former rebels, now responsible for building the new republic. It was written specifically to link the last jedi to the upcoming movie, and is its official literary prequel.
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. Star wars aftermath by chuck wendig is the first official canon book to show what happens after episode vi the force awakens. Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works. Sep 16, 2015 see what i thought about aftermath by chuck wendig and the start of journey to the force awakens. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Dec 16, 2015 a complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens.
A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are in retreat. The answers will be revealed in star wars aftermath. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Cobb decides to aid a pompous representative of a mining organization called the red key company named adwin charu. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. This is in fact my first star wars novel, so on the subject of canon, i got nuthin. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig.
If you dont know what star wars book read first i suggest you begin with thrawn series or lost stars. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. Throughout star wars history, we can see the evolution of lightsabers in a nice perspective. 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. Aftermath, written by chuck wending and read more star wars. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Life debt complete 180 from the original aftermath. This time, were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars. Alphabet squadron, is all about pilots and the stories they have to tell.
Mar 17, 2015 as a post on reveals, aftermath is the first book in a trilogy designed to span the timeframe between 1983s jedi and this years star wars. Aftermath, written by chuck wending and released in september 2015. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s. The very first lightsabers, developed nearly 7000 bby, when metal swords were still cool. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the.
The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Star wars aftermath its been more than ten years since the last star wars movie was released. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon.
Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. The internets jesse cox is joined by fellow star wars fans and friends davis warp zone and alex the dex for a book club celebrating the new star wars lore.
New secrets revealed from the rogue one novelization. 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. 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. 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. They are canon and they are among the best star wars novels, so it is a safe place to start. Ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. Lightsaber combat forms which one would you prefer.
Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Jun 11, 2019 the latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars. Aftermath deals with the events after return of the jedi as the rebel alliance tries to take down the remaining empire loyalists. The best star wars books both star wars legends and new canon. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. Bloodline is now, by far, my favorite star wars book in the canon, ranking as high as some of my absolute favorite books from the old expanded universe, now legends. However, the novel also details the events that led to the rise of the first order and how the galaxy got to where it was at the start of the force awakens. As specified in chuck wendigs first aftermath novel. 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, most of the. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars.
Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. Videos about star wars books both canon and legends.
Twilight company, the novelization of rogue one, the new incanon novel takes place in the period following star wars. As specified in chuck wendigs first aftermath novel, moments after the statue of the emperor is cut down on the central planet of coruscant. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. As a post on reveals, aftermath is the first book in a trilogy designed to span the timeframe between 1983s jedi and this years. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Sep 06, 2015 during an interlude on tatooine, a character called cobb vanth is introduced in the new book called star wars. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars.
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