Aftermath reveals what happened after the events of 1983s return of the jedi. The empire strikes back score artist john williams, london symphony orchestra. Doug wheatley mick harrison star wars blue harvest part. Steve chats with star wars aftermath author chuck wendig about the process, challenges and juicy tidbits about writing the latest official star wars novel. In honor of the 40h anniversary, more than 40 contributors lend their vision to this retelling of star. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. Wendig is best known for his work on the star wars novel series. Aftermath star wars by chuck wendig available from rakuten kobo. Side stories are a new addition to the star wars world. Chuck wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer.
Aftermath del rey, written by chuck wendig blackbirds, arrives sept. But the months following the rebellions victory have not been easy. Listen to star wars aftermath audiobook full free mp 3. Aftermath is full of the strange creatures and dusty technology that helps to make up the star wars universe. In fact it beats both tpm and aotc in number of planets. When disney and kathleen kennedy took over the star wars franchise in 2012, kathleen and force awakens director jj abrams were asked if any already existing planets would appear in future films. Additionally, it includes audio adaptations of films and original audio. Comicbookdotcom bloodline is a nonstop pageturner that grabs at heartstrings that you werent aware of and yanks down on every one of them. More resistant than standard steel but weaker than the common alloys of titanium, durasteel was able to protect against kinetic damage, so it was often used for defensive plating on military towers. There was also a fortress of the infamous black sun during the clone wars. Aftermath sees the beginnings of a new government in the wake of the empires. Star wars aftermath audiobook is a topselling novel that ranked on number 1 position on the new york times bestselling book list for scientific fiction for up to sixteen consecutive weeks. The battle of endor shattered the empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy.
On may 25, 1977, the world was introduced to han solo, luke skywalker, princess leia, c3po, r2d2, chewbacca, obiwan kenobi, darth vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. Alan dean foster star wars the force awakens a junior novel. However i love in australia and everytime i try to get aftermath audible and amazon say its not available in my country. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. Download aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens. Aftermath, as well as the miriam black thrillers, the atlanta burns books, and the heartland ya series, alongside. Aftermath is a star wars novel by chuck wendig, published on september 4, 2015 by del rey books. Groups posterstar wars bookslando calrissianbest sci fialien worldsewokstar wars rebelslove starsprincess leia. Aftermath is a canon novel by chuck wendig and published by del rey, that is set between star wars. Life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the noncanon star wars expanded universe, now rebranded star wars legends.
Kepler452b, a rocky superearth type planet, is said to be similar to the star wars planet coruscant. It turns out, theres more than just the empire for the good guys to worry about. Star wars audiobook by chuck wendig, narrated by marc thompson. The star wars franchise had desert planets, swamp planets, ice planets, city planets, forest planets. Set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. Star wars new york times bestseller journey to star wars. Bloodline isnt just a great star wars book, or a great leia book, or a great book. Emp aftermath audiobooks listen to the full series. Empires end downloadable audiobook pima county public. 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. The clone wars, this new novel features asajj ventress, former sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in the star wars galaxy. The fledgling new republic has suffered a devastating attack from the imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate their hunt for the hidden enemy. Findaway world llcnew york times bestseller following star wars. Likewise, the planets kepler16b and kepler453b, planets discovered orbitting binary stars probably resemble the desert world tatooine.
Audio adaptations of star wars stories have existed since brian daleys radio dramatisation of star wars was first broadcast on us national public radio in 1981. The aftermath trilogy audiobooks listen to the full. Alan dean foster star wars the force awakens a junior. The audiobook is presented by audible and includes all the chapters of the novel. 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. Lets take a look at where we are headed this time in the galaxy far, far away. A star wars story including jedha, eadu, scarif, yavin 4, and more. One of the newest in a series of new star wars official canon, the first part of a new trilogy and a part of the journey to star war the story after the classic star wars. Shes a hardworking mother of two with a full time career and rarely has a quiet moment to herself.
But above the remote planet akiva, an ominous show of the enemys strength is unfolding. The complete double dead audiobook by chuck wendig. Meanwhile, on the planets surface, former rebel fighter norra. Most long time star wars fans will not find the trio of planets a surprise, but for a movie that has had little to no promotion, it is refreshing to see anything surface. This list of audiobooks includes all novels, junior novels, and graphic novels that have been recorded as an audiobook or audio drama, whether abridged or unabridged. A wonderful star wars adventure by a gifted author. However even if all those were taken out leaving coruscant, utapau, kashyyyk, mustafar, and polis massa, rots would be tied with aotc for most planets.
For the true star wars fan, the essential guide to planets and moons is crucial. Science fiction and fantasy, fiction, fiction science fiction, science fiction, science fiction space opera, science fiction star wars, fiction science fiction space opera, movietv tie in general, science fiction adventure, life on other planets, space flight publisher new york. Lords of the sith is easily the best novel in the new star wars canon to date. The plot of the book follows the adventures of quenlin vos and asajj ventress during a fateful campaign against count dooku. 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. Since then many major stories, particularly novels, have been adapted for audio. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Devastating blows against the empire and major victories for the rebel alliance. 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. You can keep track of all the places mentioned in the movies, books, and comics with this detailed reference. The official star wars databank releases new images and details outlining the various planets and locations seen in rogue one. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Thanks to the official star wars databank, we now have even more background information courtesy of new images and descriptions for eight of the prominent planets and locations of rogue one. Grand admiral thrawn is a fictional character in the star wars franchise.
About the author chuck wendig is the new york times bestselling author of star wars. He then populates this canvas with intriguing, lively, thoughtful characters that fit into the spaces seamlesslythe ending, when it comes is just superb and does what a book should, leave you wanting more such as figuring out just. It doesnt quite reach the height of some of the old expanded universe now legends novels like darth plagueis and shatterpoint, but it comes close and is very promising if this is the direction star wars. Sep 10, 2015 download aftermath star wars journey to the force awakens. Mustafar was a small lava world located in the outer rim territories, and the planet contained valuable mineral allotropes. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. In the aftermath of the destruction of the second death star and the defeat of the emperor and darth vader, han solo and chewbacca set out to liberate the wookiees homeworld of kashyyyk.
Aftermath, sharply written by chuck wendig with a style that might be offputting at first, is the most thrilling adventure of the new canon, stars a multidimensional and diverse cast, has an engaging character driven plot, sets a new tone and path for the expanded universe, and has a series of short stories begging maybe too much. The hollywood reporter the force is strong with star wars. A must have for any star wars fan what did you love best about rogue one. More resistant than standard steel but weaker than the common alloys of titanium. 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. The only way to bring down the siths most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side. Dark disciple is a star wars novel by christie golden. This is a strong start for may side stories to follow. Dec 28, 2016 learn about all the new and returning planets we visited in rogue on. 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. 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 essential guide to planets and moons star wars 1st. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the press j to jump to the feed. The second death star has been destroyed, the emperor killed, and darth vader struck down. With more than 50 audiobooks, this series has created a fascinating new cast of side characters and stories that will continue to grow as long as the star wars fan base keeps demanding more adventures. Introduced in the 1991 timothy zahn novel heir to the empire, he is an imperial military commander who has taken control of the galactic empires remaining forces five years after the events of the 1983 film return of the jedi. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The aftermath trilogy, and is part of the journey to star wars. Ive been enjoying celebrity wars flicks ever since i was a kid, yet this publication honestly placed the nail in the casket for me. The novels ride the reignited star wars craze sparked by the release of star wars, episode vii in 2015. However i love in australia and everytime i try to get aftermath audible and. As the empire reels from its critical defeats at the battle of endor. Nerdist if the opening chapter of the wendigs aftermath trilogy is any indication, the journey to star wars. Life debt, chuck wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the new york times bestselling trilogy set in the years between return of. Star wars aftermath audiobook hey guys ive finally finished the eu books and wanted to start on the new canon. Aftermath audiobook free aftermath free audio book.
Aftermath, by chuck wendig and published by del rey. No spoilers here but you will love the action and feeling in this story. Kemp star wars lords of the sith audiobook duration. The force awakens february 2016, by unknown author approx. I really dont get what the author thought in writing this, i could not even finish the last two hours of this book which is the first for me in regards to a star wars novel. One star for the turncoat imperial officer who helps the main characters and is actually a very interesting character and one star for me finishing this book and knowing i never have to read the probably equallyterrible sequels. Star wars aftermath audiobook is a popular science fictional novel by chuck wending. With that in mind, lets explore the planets, cities and other locations well see in star wars.
Dec 12, 2017 now, the highly anticipated eighth chapter of the saga looms, and with it comes an array of intriguing new characters, fantastical creatures and, of course, fascinating locales. The characters in this tale are incredible, and from a novices perspective this book doesnt bewilder you with information galore. I find it interesting that tfa had so many planets despite its clear influence from the original trilogy. A star wars story have been confirmed by amc theatres. Durasteel was a type of metal alloy used for a variety of purposes, ranging from combat armor to buildings. Meanwhile, on the planets surface, former rebel fighter norra wexley has. Star wars aftermath almost makes up for that sweeping canon reset, a few more like this and disney will be completely forgiven.
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