Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2 primary works • 5 total works
Book 1
“Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there’s more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.”—The Hollywood Reporter
As 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. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy’s strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but he’s taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders.
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. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles’s urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. What she doesn’t know is just how close the enemy is—or how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be.
Determined to preserve the Empire’s power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summit—to consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven’t reckoned on Norra and her newfound allies—her technical-genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defector—who are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire’s oppressive reign once and for all.
Praise for Aftermath
“The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.”—Alternative Nation
“The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.”—Den of Geek
“[Chuck] Wendig neatly captures the current states of the Empire and Rebel Alliance and does so through flawed, real, and nuanced characters. His writing gets you up close and personal. . . . Wendig does wonders with dialogue and voice and carving out space for everyone to breathe. 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.”—Nerdist
“If the opening chapter of the Wendig’s Aftermath trilogy is any indication, the ‘Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ will be every bit as exciting as the movie.”—New York Daily News
“A wonderful Star Wars adventure by a gifted author.”—SF Book Reviews
"The reign of the Galactic Empire has reached the Outer Rim planet of Jelucan, where aristocratic Thane Kyrell and rural villager Ciena Ree bond over their love of flying. Enrolling at the Imperial Academy together to become fighter pilots for the glorious Empire is nothing less than a dream come true for the both of them. But Thane sours on the dream when he sees firsthand the horrific tactics the Empire uses to maintain its ironclad rule. Bitter and disillusioned, Thane joins the fledgling Rebellion--putting Ciena in an unbearable position to choose between her loyalty to the Empire and her love for the man she's known since childhood. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these friends turned foes find a way to be together, or will duty tear them--and the galaxy--apart?" --
Star Wars The Force Awakens: Moving Target
by Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry
Princess Leia returns for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi. The story follows the warrior princess as she leads a ragtag group of rebels on a dangerous mission against the evil Galactic Empire. Hidden in the story are also hints and clues about the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-read for fans old and new!
Don't miss the other books in Star Wars: The Force Awakens series:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo and Chewbacca Adventure
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Lost Stars
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Build a Droid - Assemble BB-8, R2-D2 and C3-PO
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening - Meet the Heroes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Rey's Survival Guide
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Activity Book
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Colouring Book
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Poster Activity Book
Don't miss the other books in Star Wars: The Force Awakens series:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo and Chewbacca Adventure
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Lost Stars
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Build a Droid - Assemble BB-8, R2-D2 and C3-PO
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening- Meet the Heroes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Activity Book
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Colouring Book
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Poster Activity Book
Don't miss the other books in Star Wars: The Force Awakens series:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Lost Stars
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Build a Droid - Assemble BB-8, R2-D2 and C3-PO
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening- Meet the Heroes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Activity Book
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Colouring Book
Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Poster Activity Book