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Aftermath the novel by chuck wendig that offers fans their first canonical look at a galaxy far, far away following 1983s return of the jedi has received a very particular. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return. Chuck wendigs aftermath is the first novel bridging the gap between. Life debt is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on july 12, 2016 by del rey books. Judging from the authors reaction to criticism, im gonna guess star wars. With an intense plot, political intrigue and great characterization, wendigs aftermath. Download aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens. Fall publishing initiative leads to next film the force awakens. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading aftermath.
Last week as part of the force friday celebrations, in which disney and associated vendors released the first gigantic wave of star wars. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Flickering myth praise for chuck wendigs aftermath star wars. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. Another major star wars novel is out, and that means even more revelations about the nascent star wars canon that disney is building for the galaxy far, far away. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens.
All the secrets of the star wars galaxy revealed in. Jul 30, 2016 that said, it was a far stronger book than its predecessor, and a very good time. Journey to the force awakens kindle edition by wendig, chuck. 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. 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 new novel will explore events after return of the jedi where science meets. The surviving imperial elite consolidate their forces and rally for a counter strike against the empires oppressive reign. He then populates this canvas with intriguing, lively. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. Last week we learnt that no fewer than 20 new star wars comics and books would take us on the star wars. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books.
Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. The force awakens merchandise, del rey chose to join in on the fun by giving us our first glimpse at the post return of. Jul 16, 2015 today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. 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. The second death star has been destroyed, but what happens next. Star wars aftermath almost makes up for that sweeping canon reset, a few more like this and disney will be completely forgiven. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Sep 11, 2015 the most anticipated star wars novel in recent memory probably ever, if the recent hype is anything to go by has at last arrived. 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. Purchase your own copy of it today wherever books are sold, in hardcover and ebook format. Aftermath is full of the strange creatures and dusty technology that helps to make up the star wars universe. The most anticipated star wars novel in recent memory probably ever, if the recent hype is anything to go by has at last arrived. Its clear from the start that wendig really gets star wars, he manages to immerse the reader into that unique star wars feeling right from the start.
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. Weve even turned to analyzing international titles of films to further support or debunk our theories. Aftermath is going to fall into the later category without having read it. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are in retreat. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. The next sixmonth span of senator amidalas service to the galactic. Interesting time, maybe but you would not know it from reading this book. The force awakens arrives in theaters worldwide, aftermath reveals the state of the galaxy right after star wars. 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. If you have a library nearby that has it on the shelf, pick it up and read a little bit.
For years there were books, comics, radio dramas, video games, and role playing games filling the void. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of. Devastating blows against the empire, and major victories for the rebel alliance. Aftermath, written by chuck wendig, which takes place directly after the events of star wars. 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 force awakensthe second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. Sep 04, 2015 new york times bestseller journey to star wars. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target.
Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Today, entertainment weekly has revealed the prelude of the first book, star wars. Aftermath is my first foray into the star wars eu expanded universe books. 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. After return of the jedi was released in theaters in 1983, fans were not done with star wars.
The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. Once past the rushed writing style, this book offers a decent but somewhat unbalanced addition to the aftermath trilogy. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy it is a dark time for the empire. Order in the next 9 hours 19 minutes and get it by tuesday, february 18. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a. Stayed up most of the night and finished it on my lunch break the next day. Wendigs trilogy, which focuses on the year following return of the jedi, has been the centerpiece of the new, canon expanded universe. 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.
A wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. He has written a novel that has left me actively salivating for the next star wars movie. Chuck wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer. 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. One of the major concerns star wars fans had with the first aftermath book was the fact that the first novel was interspersed with far too many interludes. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good.
Aftermath empires end was a satisfying end no pun intended to a trilogy of fun books. Aftermath by chuck wendig, making his debut as an author of. The settings, the extra information documenting what happened after endor which bridges with the force awakens, the answers to certain questions and the general immersion in the star wars universe. Episode vi the return of the jedi erasing the previously expanded universe now. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republicpresses its. 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. So the empire didnt just disappear after the battle of endor. Empires end is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on february 21, 2017 by del rey books. Aftermath is a novel tells the story of what happens after the events of return of the jedi, and the book takes a while to find itself. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order.
Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command kicked off the expanded universe, written as the third trilogy decades before the force awakens arrived. Life debt has found its place at the top of all the new canon works. Aftermath is set to give fans one of their first glimpses into disneys new canon as it reveals the state of the galaxy after the fall of the empire, and now the first few chapters of the novel have been released online. A star wars story officially hits theaters on may 25, and. Its written in a different sort of style than every other star wars book out there. I finally decided to start reading star wars books. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. 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. Aftermath star wars by chuck wendig available from rakuten kobo. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Chuck wendigs aftermath novels were the first to begin covering the time.