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RESOURCES
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help you learn more about the Expanded Universe:
Lists
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News & Reviews
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on the Force.Net
Star Wars Books UK
Shopping
SW Books at Amazon.com
Authors
Michael Stackpole
Aaron
Allston
Karen Traviss
Karen Traviss (Amazon Blog)
MY AUTHOR RANKINGS
Here is my own personal ranking
of the Star Wars authors I have read. The number in brackets indicates how
many books I have read by that particular person.
1 - Timothy Zahn [3]
2 - Karen Traviss [3]
3 - Michael Stackpole [1]
4 - Kevin J. Anderson [3]
5 - Steve Perry [1]
6 - James Luceno [2]
BANTAM BOOKS
Publishing Order
Confused about where to start? One
approach is to read them in order they were published. This could also help
with continuity understanding since the Star Wars canon has grown
exponentially. The exact order of specific books is my rough estimate.
The Early Years
Star Wars: A New Hope
Splinter of the Mind's Eye (Mar 78)
Han Solo Trilogy
At Star's End
Revenge
Lost Legacy
Lando Trilogy
Mindharp of Sharu
Flamewind of Oseon
Starcave of Thonboka
Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
The New Repulic
Thrawn Trilogy
Heir to the Empire (May 91)
Dark Force Rising (May 92)
Last Command (May 93)
Truce at Bakura (Nov 93)
Jedi Academy Trilogy
Jedi Search (Feb 94)
Dark Apprentice (Jun 94)
Champions of the Force (Sep 94)
Crystal Star (Nov 94)
Courtship of Princess Leia (94)
Corellian Trilogy
Ambush at Corellia (Feb 95)
Assault at Selonia (Jun 95)
Showdown at Centerpoint (Sep 95)
Callista Trilogy
Children of the Jedi (Apr 95)
Darksaber (Oct 95)
Planet of Twilight (Mar 97)
Tales from Mos Eisley (Jul 95)
Tales from Jabba's Palace (Dec 95)
X-Wing Series: Rogue Squadron
Rogue Squadron (Jan 96)
Wedge's Gamble (May 96)
Krytos Trap (Sep 96)
Bacta War (Jan 97)
Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy
Before the Storm (Mar 96)
Shield of Lies (Aug 96)
Tyrant's Test (Dec 96)
Shadows of the Empire (Apr 96)
New Rebellion (Nov 96)
Tales of the Bounty Hunters (Nov 96)
Han Solo Trilogy
Paradise Snare (May 97)
Hutt Gambit (Aug 97)
Rebel Dawn (Mar 98)
Tales from Empire (Nov 97)
Hand of Thrawn Duology
Specter of the Past (Nov 97)
Vision of the Future (Sep 98)
X-Wing Series: Wraith Squadron
Wraith Squadron (Feb 98)
Iron Fist (Jul 98)
Solo Command (?)
I, Jedi (May 98)
Bounty Hunter Wars Trilogy
Mandalorian Armor (Jun 98)
Slave Ship (Oct 98)
Hard Merchandise (Jul 99)
X-Wing Series
Isard's Revenge (Apr 99)
Starfighters of Adumar (Aug 99)
Tales from New Republic (Dec 99)
DEEPER INTO THE FILMS
These books provide further depth into
the movies themselves. They are listed in chronological order.
Cloak of Deception
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
The Approaching Storm
Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Labyrinth of Evil
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Dark Lord: Rise of Darth Vader
Episode IV: A New Hope
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Shadows of the Empire
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Han Solo Trilogy
The Paradise Snare
The Hutt Gambit
Rebel Dawn
BEYOND THE FILMS
These books make up the core of the EU.
The timeline extended beyond Return of the Jedi is the most explored part of
the EU. However, the prequel trilogy has inspired some of the older history
to be revealed.
The Truce at Bakura - This book
begins right at the end of Return of the Jedi.
The Thrawn Trilogy - This trilogy
started the Expanded Universe. Read about the first major offensive on the
New Republic by the remains of the Empire.
Dark Empire & Dark Empire II - These
two graphic novels cover a peculiar (and controversial) turn in the Star
Wars universe.
The Jedi Academy Trilogy - Luke
Skywalker works to re-establish the Jedi Order in this trilogy.
I, Jedi - This book is set in the
same time as the Jedi Academy Trilogy.
Young Jedi Knight Series - This young
adult series covers the training of the Solo twins. Read just the first six
books.
New Jedi Order Series - This 19 book
series covers a lot of history in the EU!
Legacy of the Force Series - This
series is the latest collection of books in the EU. It takes place after the
New Jedi Order series.
THEMATIC BOOKS
If you are in the mood for a particular
style of novel or a particular character, take a look at these:
Han Solo
- Read the highly regarded Han Solo Trilogy: The Paradise Snare, The Hutt Gambit, and Rebel Dawn
for the back story to everyone's favorite smuggler.
Military (Naval) - Black Fleet Crisis
Trilogy
Military (Army) - Republic Commando Series
Military ("Air Force") - X-Wing Series
First Person Narrative - I, Jedi
MOST POPULAR
The following are the most popular Star
Wars mass market paperback books as ranked by Amazon.com (as of 7/30/2007).
1. Heir to the Empire
2. The Last Command
3. Shadows of the Empire
4. Dark Force Rising
5. Specter of the Past
6. Visions of the Future
7. The Courtship of Princess Leia
8. Jedi Search
9. Dark Apprentice
10. Champions of the Force
11. The Truce at Bakura
12. The Paradise Snare
13. The Joiner King
14. Assault at Selonia
15. Splinter of the Mind's Eye
16. Episode I: The Phantom Menace
17. Republic Commando: Triple Zero
18. Ambush at Corellia
19. Showdown at Centerpoint
20. Vector Prime
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I've rated the books I've read on a scale of 1 to 5:
= Outstanding! I wish it didn't end.
= Excellent. Worthy of recognition in the Jedi history archives.
= Fair to mediocre. Like
Luke kissing Leia.
= Painful. They didn't even
ask me any questions...
= Bantha Poo Doo!
JUNE 2008 - The Star Wars Atlas by Jason Fry & Dan Wallace
NOVEMBER 18 2008 - Star Wars Encyclopedia by Steve Sansweet
SEPTEMBER 16 2008 - Republic Commando: Order 66 by Karen Traviss
SEPTEMBER 2008 - Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows (Chiaroscuro) by Michael Reaves
OCTOBER 21 2008 - Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor by Matthew Stover
NOVEMBER 2008 - Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force by Michael Reaves
NOVEMBER 2008 - [untitled] by Karen Miller
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction by
Drew Karpyshyn [1,003 - 1,000 BBY]
The first novel set in the Old Republic era (over 1,000 years before A New
Hope).
Darth Bane: Rule of Two by
Drew Karpyshyn [1,000 - 990 BBY]
Sequel the Path of Destruction.
Jedi Apprentice Series by Jude Watson [45-29 BBY]
This young adult series of books, twenty in all, follows the early
adventures of Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael
Reaves
[32.5 BBY]
A prequel novel to Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
This book covers some of the story preceding Episode I. It also gives
greater depth into the Darth Maul character. The paperback version of this
book includes the short story Darth Maul: Saboteur written by James
Luceno [33 BBY].
Cloak of Deception by James Luceno
[32.5 BBY]
Prequel novel to Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
This book provides some background leading up to the first movie. You see
how Senator Palpatine uses his political savvy to set-up his ascension to
the chancelorship in Episode I. The action segments are not terribly
exciting, but seeing more of the story background behind the first movie is
worth reading.
Episode I: The Phantom Menace by
Terry Brooks [ BBY]
The novelization of the movie. This is the
first Star Wars novel published by Dell-Rey since the early 1980's
(previously, Bantam-Spectra had the publishing rights). Brooks was given
extra information from Lucas before writing this novel, so there are some
extra scenes that were not in the movie but support the story arc of the new
movie trilogy. These scenes include a passage on Tusken Raiders, Anakin's
fight with the Rodian child Greedo, Anakin's podrace prior to the Boonta Eve
race, and some of the first details on the history of the Sith (Darth Bane
is mentioned).
Rogue Planet by Greg Bear [29 BBY]
This novel, the first written in the prequel era, covers the early times of Anakin's apprenticeship under Obi-Wan
Kenobi. If you want to read the New Jedi Order series or Legacy of the Force
series, this is an important book to read. It introduces first since it introduces you to
the character Vergere.
Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn [27
BBY]
This book is a prequel of sorts to the Thrawn Trilogy that takes place well
after Return of the Jedi. It details the back story about the Outbound
Flight mission and gives new insight into the events of 36 years in the
future.
The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean
Foster [22.5 BBY]
Prequel novel to Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
This book provides some background leading up to the first movie. This gives
the details behind Mace Windu's comment that Obi-Wan and Anakin are
returning from Ansion in AOTC.
Episode II: Attack of the Clones by
R. A. Salvatore [ BBY]
The novelization of the movie. Like the prequel
to Episode I, this book includes extra scenes not shown in the movie itself.
Read this book to learn about Anakin's nightmare as he and Obi-Wan travel to
Ansion, how Shmi Skywalker is captured by the Sandpeople, and how Cliegg
Lars lost his leg trying to save her. You see more into Shmi's life on the
moisture farm, Padme's dealings with politics and her career, and the
relationship between Jango Fett and his "son" Boba.
* * * * *
Clone Wars TV Series
Clone Wars by
Karen Traviss [?? BBY]
The novelization of the movie. This work was
developed after an initial reading of the script by Traviss. Unlike the
film, the book is geared more for adults than children.
UNTITLED #2 by
Karen Travis [?? BBY]
To be determined...
UNTITLED #3 by
Karen Travis [?? BBY]
To be determined...
UNTITLED #1 by
Karen Miller [?? BBY]
To be determined...
UNTITLED #2 by
Karen Miller [?? BBY]
To be determined...
* * * * *
Clone Wars Series
Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover [21.5 BBY] - highly rated by fans
This is the first book in the Clone Wars series and was first published in
hardcover in June 2003. The paperback version has a prologue by George Lucas
and includes the short story Equipment, also by Stover.
Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson []
The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes [21 BBY]
This book also includes a novella called
The Hive, also by Steven Barnes. It is set about six months after the
Cestus Deception.
Med Star I: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry [20 BBY]
Med Star II: Jedi Healer by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry [20 BBY]
Jedi Trial by David Sherman & Dan Craggr [19.5 BBY]
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart [19.5 BBY] - well rated
by fans
* * * * *
Republic Commando Series
Hard Contact by
Karen Traviss [22 BBY]
This is the first in the Republic Commando series, based on the video game
of the same name. Usually books based on video games are a disappointment,
but this series is definitely an exception to the rule. The story involves a
Omega squad, which is a different group of commandos than the one in the
video game. Their mission is to capture a Separatist scientist on the planet
Qiilura who is developing a biological weapon capable of wiping out all the
clone troopers. Meanwhile a young padawan, Etain Tur-Mukan, who is stranded
on the hostile world when her master is captured by the enemy. This work is in the
style of a military sci-fi genre a la Robert Heinlein's
Starship Troopers (the book, not that horrible movie!). It was a USA Today
bestseller.
Read my review of Hard
Contact!
Triple Zero by
Karen Traviss [21 BBY]
This sequel to Hard Contact brings Delta Squad, from the Republic Commando
video game, into the story with Etain and Omega Squad. We are also
introduced to two of the Mandalorian instructors of clone troopers at Kamino,
Kal Skirata and Walon Vau. The quality is equal, if not better, than the
first book. It was a USA Today bestseller. The paperback also includes the short story Omega Squad:
Targets that originally appeared in Star Wars Insider magazine#81 in
2005.
Read
my review of Triple Zero!
True Colors by
Karen Traviss [20 BBY]
___ This book also includes the short story Odds that originally
appeared in Star Wars Insider magazine. This is the first Republic Commando
book to reach the prestigious NY Times bestseller list.
Order 66 by
Karen Traviss [19 BBY]
This book, the first hardcover edition of the series, is the highly
anticipated conclusion of the Traviss's Republic Commando work. It is
scheduled for an August 2008 release.
* * * * *
Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno [19
BBY]
Prequel to Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The book covers the time period immediately up to
the opening sequence of Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith. You learn about General Grevious's origins, how Obi-Wan Kenobi learns how to
deactivate a tractor beam, what Obi-Wan means when he says, "That business
on Cato Neimodia doesn't count" in movie, and what Anakin means when he tells Dooku that
"you won't escape this time." The book is fairly good, but not outstanding.
I found myself wanting to fast forward through some the story just to have
it over with.
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by
Matthew Stover [19 BBY]
The novelization of the movie. Like the other
movie prequel novels, this one includes scenes not in the movie itself. You
see more conversations between Sidious and Dooku, more of the violence of
the Jedi Temple invasion, and more detail with Sidious talking to Anakin
about Darth Plagueis. There are plenty of little details to please the die
hard Star Wars fan including Anakin's call sign, an appearance by Captain
Needa (see Episode V), reference to the Battle of Jabiim (Clone Wars Vol 3),
and more about Jedi Master Saesee Tiin.
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by
James Luceno [19 BBY]
The first book after Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. This work explores
Darth Vader's adaptation to his new role and his new body.
Coruscant Nights Trilogy by Michael
Reaves [19 BBY]
This trilogy is made up of Jedi Twilight, Street of Shadows,
and Patterns of Force.
The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams
& Haden Blackman [12 BBY]
This book is scheduled for an August
2008
release. It coincides with the next-gen video game of the same name.
Death Star by Michael Reaves & Steve
Perry [19 - 0 BBY]
It
has some of the back story behind the original Death Star. Unfortunately,
early reviews do not look favorable for this novel.
The Lando Calrissian Adventures by L.
Neil Smith [3 - 5 BBY]
These are early EU books written in the 1970s. They consist of Misharp of
Sharu, Flamewind of Oseon, and Starcave of ThonBoka.
The Han Solo Adventures by Brian
Daley [2 BBY]
Some regard these early Star Wars novels as some of the best writing in the
EU. The consist of Star's End, Revenge, and the Lost Legacy.
Episode IV: A New Hope by
George Lucas (Alan Dean Foster) [Year 0]
The novelization of the movie. The book was
published six months before the movie's release (December 1976). Foster was
the ghost writer for the book. The novel includes scenes that were cut from
the original film including Luke at Tosche Station with Biggs and Han's
encounter with Jabba at Docking Bay 94. There are also some details that
were changed during film production, such as Luke's call sign from Blue 5 to
Red 5. Did you know that Luke's home planet, Tatooine, is never mentioned in
the film version? Fans from the 1970s learned the name from reading this book!
Allegiance by Timothy Zahn [0 ABY]
This book, published in 2007, takes place around the same time as ANH and
traces the story of a small group of stormtroopers.
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
by Donald F. Glut [3 ABY]
The novelization of the movie. The novel
includes scenes that were not in film.
Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry
[3.5 ABY]
The book takes place between Episodes V and VI.
This book was part of a multi-media event from 1996; a movie merchandising
bonanza without an actual movie! There was a video game, the novel, comic
books, action figures, toy vehicles, even a music soundtrack. The story
introduces Prince Xizor and his criminal organization called the Black Sun. The novel
itself is mediocre. While the story is important to the overall canon of the
Expanded Universe, there were times I had to roll my eyes. The two biggest
ones for me are: 1) the name of the chief protanganist, "Dash Rendar"; 2)
Princess Leia's transparent deception of drugging someone by asking Threepio
to get the "special tea".
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
by James Kahn [4 ABY]
The novelization of the movie. The novel
includes scenes that were not in film. These other scenes include: Vader
being stopped from entering Palpatine's throne room, Moff Jerjerrod's
attempt at destroying Endor with the Death Star's primary weapon, and
Palpatine's mockery of Yoda. Some of these scenes are not considered
canonical since they directly contradict the six films. These contradictions
include: Yoda being a blue-skinned creature, Obi-Wan's claim that Luke and
Leia's mother died when the were four, and Obi-Wan's further claim that Owen
Lars was his brother.
The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers [4
ABY]
This novel takes place immediately after the Battle of Endor (Episode VI:
The Return of the Jedi).
This is the era when the
Republic tries to rebuild after the galactic civil war against the Empire.
The Imperial remnant still poses a threat and the nascent government is
fragile. This is the first era to be developed in the EU and contains most
of the Bantam-Spectra books. The highlights of this era are Timothy Zahn's Thrawn series
(Thrawn Trilogy, Hand of Thrawn Duology, Survivor's Quest), the series of
X-Wing books based on the '90s video game, the Jedi Academy
series about Luke's rebirth of the Jedi Order, and the
Young Jedi Knights series about the Solo twins.
X-Wing Rogue Squadron Series by
Michael Stackpole [6.5 - 7.5 ABY]
Michael Stackpole wrote five of the nine books in the overall X-Wing series.
This particular four book series, dubbed the Rogue Squadron series, begins
with Rogue
Squadron (1). This work is followed by Wedge's Gamble (2), The Krytos
Trap (3) and The Bacta War (4). The major story arc is the New Republic's
effort to take control of the galaxy's capital planet, Coruscant. Some of the characters introduced in
this series appear in other works of the EU, including books by Timothy Zahn
and in the New Jedi Order series.
X-Wing Wraith Squadron Series by
Aaron Allston [6.5 - 7.5 ABY]
Aaron Allston wrote four of the nine books in this series. This X-Wing
series consists of three books starting with Wraith Squadron (5). Iron
Fist (6) and Solo Command (7) round out this trilogy of X-Wing books. The
events in this trilogy lead directly into the book The Courtship of Princess
Leia. From what I have read of fan reviews and
message boards, Allston's X-Wing works are among the favorites for many
people!
The Courtship of Princess Leia by
Dave Wolverton [8 ABY]
Although the title sounds like a romance novel, this work introduces
characters and places that are used extensively in the EU.
Tatooine Ghost/A Forest Apart by
Troy Denning [8 ABY]
This is the first Dell-Rey book published in the New Republic era (Mar 03).
The paperback includes the ebook A Forest Apart that is a Chewbacca story.
Thrawn Trilogy: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn [9
ABY]
The first book in the Thrawn Trilogy. This is the book that essentially
began the Expanded Universe. Despite the groundswell of books since this
initial work, most EU fans consider the Thrawn Trilogy to be three of the
best books! One of the most significant EU-exclusive characters, Mara Jade,
is introduced in this book. Zahn also gave the name to the capital planet,
Coruscant, in this trilogy!
Thrawn Trilogy: Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn [9
ABY]
The second book in the Thrawn Trilogy. By the end of the book you won't
feel so bad the next time you watch Return of the Jedi and hear Mon Mothma
say, "Many Bothans died bringing us this information." On a different note,
one has to wonder if the filmmakers for the sci-fi film The Fifth Element
had read this book since the Fhloston Paradise cruise ship seems awfully
similar to the ship that Han and Lando find themselves on.
Thrawn Trilogy: The Last Command by Timothy Zahn [9
ABY]
(
plus
!)
The third book in the Thrawn Trilogy. Okay, so I am breaking my rule of a
five star maximum, but this book is fantastic! It is not easy to impress me
when it comes to sci-fi books. Many are adequate, but few are true
page-turners for me. The Last Command is the best Star Wars books I have
read and one of the best books I've read, period. Zahn is so true to
the movies that you could almost believe it was a novelization of a Lucas
film! The whole Thrawn trilogy is excellent, but this final book is truly
outstanding!
Read my blog on this here!
Dark Empire & Dark Empire II by Tom
Vietch [GRAPHIC NOVELS]
Yes, this Web page is a list of novels, but I had to include these two
graphic novels here, for continuity's sake. The Jedi Academy Trilogy that
takes place after the Thrawn Trilogy makes certain references that you won't
catch without first reading these two works. These graphic novels have
created some controversy in the Star Wars community as it tells of the return
of Emperor Palpatine and Luke's turn to the Dark Side of the Force. I'm not
a big comic book fan, but it was interesting to see a little of the
backstory for the Jedi Academy series.
X-Wing Series: Isard's Revenge (8) by
Michael Stackpole [6.5 - 7.5 ABY]
Michael Stackpole set this single X-Wing title, Isard's Revenge,
between the Thrawn trilogy and the Jedi Academy trilogy. This book overlaps
the last book in the Thrawn Trilogy, The Last Command. Unlike the previous
X-Wing novels, this book is connected to the comic book series of the same
name. It concludes some of the plot lines developed in those works. This is
a stand alone work.
Jedi Academy Trilogy: Jedi Search by
Kevin J. Anderson [11 ABY]
This is the first book in the Jedi Academy Trilogy. This story begins soon
after the Dark Empire graphic novels. Luke begins his search for potential
students for his new Jedi Academy. Meanwhile, Han and Chewie are captured
and enslaved in the spice mines of Kessel (Threepio worried about such a
fate in the beginning of ANH). This fast paced novel introduces three
candidates for Luke's first Academy class, as well as a new Imperial
villain. Read my blog review
of Jedi Search!
Jedi Academy Trilogy: Dark Apprentice by
Kevin J. Anderson [11 ABY]
This is the second book in the Jedi Academy Trilogy.
Read my blog review of Dark
Apprentice!
Jedi Academy Trilogy: Champions of the
Force by
Kevin J. Anderson [11 ABY]
This is the final book in the Jedi Academy Trilogy. The book hits its (and
the trilogy's) climax way too early. Both of the principal villains are
amazingly inept in this book. It is still worth reading, however, just to
see how the storylines wrap up.
I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole [11 ABY]
This can be considered a fourth book in the Jedi Academy Trilogy. It is the
first Star Wars book to be written in the first person of a character not
present in the movies. If you want to learn more about the protagonist,
Corran Horn, be sure to read the of the X-Wing series. This is a fantastic
book with top tier writing by Stackpole. The principle criticism is that the
first half of the book is a rehash of the Jedi Academy series. However, I
think of it as the story told by a better writer and from a different
perspective. I also like how Corran pokes fun of the goofy multi-length
lightsaber invented by Kevin J. Anderson. While not say this work is without
flaws, I will definitely read more of Stackpole's work based on this one!
Read my blog review of I,
Jedi!
X-Wing Series: Starfighters of Adumar (9)
by Aaron Allston [6.5 - 7.5 ABY]
Allston wrote this final book in the X-Wing series. It is a stand alone work
with few connections or references to other aspects of the Star Wars canon.
The story takes place after I, Jedi.
The Callista Trilogy [12-13 ABY]
This Bantam-Spectra trilogy consists of books that are poorly rated by fans.
Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly
Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson
Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly
The Crystal Star
by Vonda McIntyre [14 ABY]
This work has the dubious distinction as being one of the worst EU books, as
judged by fans.
The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy by
Michael P. Kube-McDowell [16-17 ABY]
This trilogy of books is not highly rated by fans.
Before the Storm
Shield of Lies
Tyrant's Test
The New Rebellion
by Kristine Rusch [17 ABY]
Aaa
The Corellian Trilogy
by Roger MacBride Allen [18 ABY]
This trilogy firmly established the birthplace of Han Solo, the Corellian
System. It forms part of the foundation of the New Jedi Order and Legacy of
the Force series.
Ambush at Corellia
Assault at Selonia
Showdown at Centerpoint
Hand of Thrawn Duology by Timothy Zahn
[19 ABY]
#1 Specter of the Past
#2 Vision of the Future
These were the final two
books, both chronologically and publication date, by Bantam Spectra before
Del-Rey required the license for Star Wars novels. These books wrap up some
story lines and set the stage for the New Jedi Order series.
Union by
Michael Stackpole [GRAPHIC NOVEL - 19 ABY]
Luke Skywalker and Mara Jade get married!
Survivor's Quest/Fool's Bargain by Timothy Zahn [22
ABY]
This is the eighth and final book in the eight part Thrawn series, published
by Dell-Rey (Feb 04). It is the sequel (of sorts) to Outbound Flight.
Fool's Bargain was originally an ebook published in 2004 as a prequel to
Survivor's Quest. It is now included in the paperback edition of Survivor's
Quest.
Junior Jedi Knight Series by
Nancy Richardson & Rebecca Moesta [22 ABY]
Aaa
Young Jedi Knights Series by Kevin J.
Anderson & Rebecca Moesta [23-24 ABY]
#1 Jedi Shadow
#2 Jedi Sunrise
This is a series of six young adult books about the training of the Solo
twins - Jacen and Jaina. The books are available in two paperbacks. The
names of the individual books, which may be out of print, are as follows: 1) Heirs of the
Force; 2) The Shadow Academy; 3) The Lost Ones; 4) Lightsabers; 5) Darkest
Knight; 6) Jedi Under Siege.
This era is defined by the
epic series of books (27 stories total!) of the same name; when the New Republic is in mortal
danger against the invading Yuuzhan Vong. This era is truly unique in that
the books were published in chronological order with a consistent
overarching
storyline. The books were published over a five year period (1999 to 2003)
to intentionally correlate with the events of the NJO that also occurred over a five year period. The Dark Nest Trilogy
provides a coda to this
era of Star Wars history.
New Jedi Order Series: Vector Prime
by R. A. Salvatore [25 ABY]
The first in a twenty-one book series called the New Jedi Order. It
introduces a new enemy of the New Republic, a strange invader race called
the Yuuzhan Vong. Traitor and The Unifying Force are also
highly rated by fans.
Here is the full list of books in the NJO
Series. I have marked (*) those books that are part of the main story arc,
but most people strongly recommend you read them all since every book
contributes to the overall story.
* Vector Prime
by R. A. Salvatore
Dark Tide I: Onslaught by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
Dark Tide II: Ruin by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial by James Luceno (25 ABY)
Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse by James Luceno (25 ABY)
Balance Point by Kathy Tyers (26 ABY)
Recovery by Troy Denning (26 ABY) (E)
* Edge of Victory: Conquest by Greg Keyes (26 ABY)
* Edge of Victory: Rebirth by Greg Keyes (27 ABY)
* Star by Star by Troy Denning (27 ABY)
Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham (27 ABY)
Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
* Traitor by Matthew Stover (27 ABY)
* Destiny's Way by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY)
Ylesia by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY) (E)
Force Heretic: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) -
The Empire strikes back (again)
Force Heretic: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) -
The Empire strikes back (again)
Force Heretic: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) -
The Empire strikes back (again)
* The Final Prophecy by Greg Keyes (28 ABY)
* The Unifying Force by James Luceno (29 ABY)
Dark Nest Trilogy by
Troy Denning [35 ABY]
#1 The Joiner King
#2 The Unseen Queen
#3 The Swarm War
The Legacy Era is the
leading edge to the Star Wars universe. It currently consists of just the
Legacy of the Force books.
Legacy of the Force Series [40 ABY]
This series ___.
#1 Betrayal by Aaron Allston
#2 Bloodlines by Karen Traviss
#3 Tempest by Troy Denning
#4 Exile by Aaron Allston
#5 Sacrifice by Karen Traviss
#6 Inferno by Troy Denning
#7 Fury by Aaron Allston
#8 Revelation by Karen Traviss
#9 Invincible by Troy Denning
Millennium Falcon by James Luceno [42
ABY]
Fate of the Jedi by Aaron Allston
(speculation at this point...)
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