The first novel in a new trilogy starring veteran New Republic pilots.

You’ll learn more about the Battle of Jakku, the early seeds of the Resistance movement, and even a few of the legends that may or may not explain Luke Skywalker’s travels before exiling himself on Ahch-To. The following books not only expand upon the beloved film - they also provide more background information about the key events leading up to the first installment of the sequel trilogy. Leave it to the Expanded Universe to do its part to fill in most of the gaps. But there’s only so much you can put into one film. Even more challenging was the task of creating a new generation of heroes and villains that would capture the hearts of fans around the world.Ībrams rose to all the challenges before him and created a movie that would set the next four years of the Skywalker saga in motion. What she doesn't know is just how close the enemy is-or how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be.After years of uncertainty and a major Disney acquisition, the Star Wars fandom changed forever when it was announced JJ Abrams would be directing the first of the three final films in the long-running Skywalker saga.īringing back legacy characters like Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia Organa would prove to be enough of a challenge for Abrams. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles's urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. Meanwhile, on the planet's surface, former Rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native world - war weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but is taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy's strength is unfolding. Star Wars: Aftermath (Del Rey), written by Chuck WendigĪs the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance - now a fledgling New Republic - presses its advantage by hunting down the enemy's scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate.

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