Ive never got around to reading the second or third books because every time i do i think about how bad aftermath was. Nostalgia turns some star wars fans to the dark side wired. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book. Imperial machine, by charles soule, giuseppi camuncoli, jim cheung, and cam smith. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Our first book is the one all fans have been waiting for. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. The first aftermath book is fun, but can be a little daunting to jump into as your first canon book. There are references to the prequels, the clone wars, original trilogy, rebels, and new characters introduced in the comicsnovels. The story set a couple of months after aftermath, this story picks up from where the last book.
This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. 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, written by chuck wending and read more star wars. Aftermath, written by chuck wending and released in september 2015. The opening chapter or two comprise mostly short sentences, cutting down. 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. 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. Empires end book of the star wars disney canon novel.
Filling in some of the gaps between the destruction of the second death star and the rise of the first order was a terrific opportunity for the author as the potential for story telling must be as good as it. 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. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendig s bestselling trilogy. Overall, i liked aftermath, and dont think its deserving of its somewhat negative reputation fueled in part by fans who were angry over disneys decision to wipe out the previous star wars books and start a new canon. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Book overview 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. 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. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Everything star wars has reintroduced from the old. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after. Tarkin wasnt great, but it was galaxies away from aftermath. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendig. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. This time, were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars.
Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. Filling in some of the gaps between the destruction of the second death star. The second prequel finds jedi master count dooku initiating a civil war and leading a. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Life debt by chuck wendig hardcover, 2016 the second book in the aftermath trilogy has arrived, and to say that i was not particularly looking forward to it would be quite an understatement.
Shortly after that the old universe of novels and comics known as the expanded universe, or eu was wiped away for a new canon. The jedi doth return, quirk books, 2014, william shakespeares. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Stream star wars new canon book club, a playlist by figgity jones from desktop or your mobile device. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. The book hit the new york times bestseller list, but also faced an. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order.
I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath. I was very enthusiastic about the new star wars canon and ordered aftermath. Although its soft canon introduction came in eas free to play mobile game in 2014, the defender will make its on screen debut in the second half of star wars rebels third season this year. Up until this book, sloane has been our connective tissue throughout the star wars canon. This book made star wars a bit worse, and even better, the whole story. Darth vader and emperor palpatine have fallen and the second death star. The second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and. Because its the first book in a series, aftermath has room for cameos from. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
Star wars new canon book club by figgity jones free. Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. 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. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. Across the galaxy, some systems celebrate, while in others imperial factions tighten their grip.
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. This is actually marvels second series focused on the dark lord though the first chronologically, but with a different focus and a different team. The emperor and his powerful enforcer, darth vader, are rumored to be dead. Life debt became the first adult novel sequel in the new star wars canon, being the second book of the aftermath trilogy. Empires end features the battle of jakku, which occurs over a year after the battle of endor according to lost stars. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath.
A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens. Aftermath introduces new characters to the space opera franchise. Aftermath, by chuck wendig, which is the first novel ive read from the rebooted star wars canon. Imperial turncoat sinjir rath velus, one of the first gay characters in star wars canon. There are genuinely good star wars canon novels released over the last 2 years, but the aftermath books are not among them, and are by far the worst of the new canon. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after return of the jedi. Young readers adaptation of the third act of star wars. Those who follow star wars beyond the films here on swr are likely already familiar with my thoughts on the first book in the trilogy, simply entitled aftermath. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi, aftermath is the first of a trilogy. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt.
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