The novel is the first in a trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Life debt, blackbirds, atlanta burns, zer0es, and the ya heartland series. 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. It will be a bit jarring to jump into present tense prose, if youre used to past tense, but you get used to it. Feb 21, 2017 hes the author of many novels, including star wars. New york daily news a wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author. 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. He currently lives in the forests of pennsyltucky with his wife, son, and red dog. The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig.
He is cowriter of the short film pandemic and the emmynominated digital narrative collapsus. Aftermath, so if youre going to read the book, steer clear of everything else on this page. Following the events of the first aftermath book, our new heroes are out on missions to. James floyd king of desserts last fall, star wars fans got their first taste of the continuity timeline starting to connect return of the jedi to the force awakens with the release of the novel, aftermath, by chuck wendig. Up until this book, sloane has been our connective tissue throughout the star wars canon. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former empire are in retreat. Hes the author of many novels, including star wars.
Jul 28, 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. 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 novel is one of 20 projects in journey to star wars. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. The book explains all the events which happened after the book movies the return of the jedi. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs new york times bestselling trilogy. Darth vader and emperor palpatine have fallen and the second death star. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. A trilogy of books linking return of the jedi and the force awakens will start with star wars aftermath, out in september. In the secret history of star wars, michael kaminski suggests that this renewed interest was a factor in george lucas decision to create the prequel trilogy. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Publie aux etatsunis par del rey books en 2015, puis traduit en francais et. Empires end following the events of the first aftermath book, our new heroes are out on missions to.
Marking todays release of the second book in the aftermath trilogy, checks in with author chuck wendig. Darth bane trilogy is a star wars legends novel trilogy from author drew karpyshyn and publisher del rey focusing on the life of the dark lord of the sith darth bane. It will be a bit jarring to jump into present tense prose, if youre used to past tense, but you get used to it pretty quickly. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new republicpresses its advantage by hunting down the enemys scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. It has been called influential, muchloved, and ground breaking. Episode vi the return of the jedi erasing the previously expanded universe now. It was the first taste of the end of all things for the empire as seen in the original trilogy.
This time, were going to take a closer look at the first book from the aftermath trilogy star wars. 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. Before boba fett was confirmed to return in the second season of star wars. It seems odd that they wouldnt have them all done before the movie comes out so we can catch up with what has happened. Apr 27, 2015 a few months before the premiere of the tv show a series of four animated shorts were released online. These shorts showcased each of the six members of the. I was wondering if this new series of books will be a trilogy taking place between rotj and tfa, they cant all be released before the film. Start the fanfare author chuck wendig is getting his own star wars trilogy in aftermath, due in stores sept. You will also note that these books have names, and when things have names, they are real. At the star wars publishing presentation at comiccon, wendig hinted about what we should expect from aftermath. 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.
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. I think about 90% of the criticism of the aftermath trilogy ultimately results from the fact that it is written in the present tense, as opposed to the past tense which is how pretty much all other star wars books are written. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. The hollywood reporter as the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor, the rebel alliancenow a fledgling new. To start reading this amazing novel download star wars aftermath epub from the below download link. New york times best seller set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. The characters in this tale are incredible, and from a novices perspective this book doesnt bewilder you with information galore. Shop for star wars aftermath trilogy online at target. Episode ii attack of the clones actor temuera morrison, a. Ive been enjoying celebrity wars flicks ever since i was a kid, yet this publication honestly placed the nail in the casket for me. There are references to the prequels, the clone wars, original trilogy, rebels, and new characters introduced in the comicsnovels.
The first aftermath book is fun, but can be a little daunting to jump into as your first canon book. Empires end the author of the aftermath trilogy talks to about his epic storys final installment. This 2nd book in the collection sees that bond tested, as kaia has been attacked as well as wounded throughout her goal and joe concerns believe that the goal was never quite as pure as it was presented. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendig s new york times bestselling trilogy. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former. Today we will be looking at star wars aftermath first in the trilogy subscribe for more star wars videos. Chuck wendig on the battle of jakku, han and leias complex relationship, and more from aftermath. 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, released on force friday.
Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendig s bestselling trilogy. Aftermath 1 by chuck wendig 2016, paperback at the best online prices at. If the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Wendigs trilogy, which focuses on the year following return of the jedi, has been the centerpiece of the new, canon expanded universe. Star wars aftermath is a science fiction novel written by an american author chuck wendig who recently got his name on the top writers list with this masterpiece. Chuck wendigs star wars book aftermath gets the trilogy.
The second and third books of the trilogy, aftermath. 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. 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. 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. The aftermath trilogy is a star wars expanded universe trilogy by chuck wendig, and takes place after return of the jedi. The thrawn trilogy is widely credited with revitalizing the star wars franchise.
It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. It serves as an immediate sequel to last years aftermath, and the threepart story will be concluded in next years aftermath. Wendig was also reportedly pulled off an asyettobeannounced star wars novel. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. This story focuses on a few members of the rebel alliance trying to stop the. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on. The first aftermath novel on top of that focuses on introducing the new main characters specific to this set of. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Star wars hinted at boba fetts survival years before his.
Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilog. This, after wendig had written the aftermath trilogy, among the first of the stories published in the new star wars expanded universe. Star wars fans first taste of the end of the empire came in lost stars as the imperial characters in that book experienced the battle of jakku. Praise for aftermath the force is strong with star wars. Life debt, by chuck wendig, is the second book in the star wars aftermath trilogy, set in the months following the events of return of the jedi. 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 force awakens will be every bit as exciting as the movie. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. Warning, from here on out we might get into spoiler territory for star wars.
Empires end, were announced at new york comic con on october 10, 2015. Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. Alternative nation the star wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was. The aftermath trilogy is a trilogy of novels written by author chuck wendig. The original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, the mandalorian, the clone wars lets look at paths into the star wars galaxy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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, released on force friday 2015.