Leia, Han, and Chewie play a big part in this book. It definitely boasts much more star power character wise from the original Star Wars trilogy. I definitely enjoyed this book more that the first book. But they can't anticipate the true depth of the danger that awaits them or the ruthlessness of the enemy drawing them into his crosshairs. The attempt to liberate Kashyyyk has carried Han Solo, Chewbacca, and a band of smugglers into an ambush resulting in Chewie's capture and Han's disappearance.īreaking away from their official mission and racing toward the Millennium Falcon's last known location, Norra and her crew prepare for any challenge that stands between them and their missing comrades. But the hunt for Sloane is cut short when Norra receives an urgent request from Princess Leia Organa. Even as more and more officers are brought to justice, Sloane continues to elude the New Republic, and Norra fears Sloane may be searching for a means to save the crumbling Empire from oblivion. Meanwhile, Norra Wexley and her band of Imperial hunters pursue Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and the Empire's remaining leadership across the galaxy. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee's homeworld of Kashyyyk. As the New Republic fights to restore a lasting peace to the galaxy, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies.
The Emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former Empire are in retreat. 21.Set between the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, the never-before-told story that began with Star Wars: Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of Chuck Wendig s New York Times bestselling trilogy. "Star Wars Aftermath: Empire's End" by Chuck Wendig, published by Random House, hits shelves Feb. Sean joined fellow "Star Wars" fans to discuss "Empire's End" on the Ion Cannon podcast, listen to it here. Ultimately, "Empire's End" provides fans with a vital part of the puzzle that links the Original Trilogy and "The Force Awakens" as it finally tells us how a brutal regime came crashing down. These are often completely unrelated to the main plot, but draw excellently from the rich "Star Wars" universe - one divisive character's appearance is well-judged and proves surprisingly poignant. Fans won't be disappointed by the revelations in store here.Īs with the previous two "Aftermath" novels, the interludes provide many delicious side-stories that build up a picture of the rest of the galaxy. It's here that we finally learn about Rax's role within the Empire - Wendig infuses the villain with plenty of fun megalomania while building up anticipation for his ultimate goals.
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