Empire's End: Aftermath

Star Wars

By: Chuck Wendig

Narrated by: Marc Thompson

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: 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 The Force Awakens.

EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING.

As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.

The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion’s victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy.

For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal—and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia’s urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane’s assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice.

Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire’s devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire’s war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine’s final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided.

Praise for Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath

“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

“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!

Aftermath: Life Debt

“Compulsively readable, the kind of caramel-corn book you just keep stuffing in your face until it’s gone.”—Tordotcom

“Man oh man, this is good stuff. [Life Debt] reveals what Han and Chewie were up to after Return of the Jedi.”—io9

“Gripping reading . . . [This novel] hits the ground running.”—New York Daily News

Critic reviews

Praise for Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath

“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

“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!

Aftermath: Life Debt

“Compulsively readable, the kind of caramel-corn book you just keep stuffing in your face until it’s gone.”—Tordotcom

“Man oh man, this is good stuff. [Life Debt] reveals what Han and Chewie were up to after Return of the Jedi.”—io9

“Gripping reading . . . [This novel] hits the ground running.”—New York Daily News

I really liked this trilogy and this book.

The first book took its lumps, but I really liked this trilogy.

This book, and the performance, in my opinion were outstanding.

greatness

what a great finish to a good story. got some surprises mixed in andsetup nicely for more content.

The weakest of the series

Conclusions are always hard to nail after a long series. Out of the three books in the series, this one is by far the worst. I wasn’t drawn in as the first two to the story or characters. The drama and plot was lackluster. Instead of wanting more, I ended this book with “finally it’s over and I can move on to the next story.”

The series itself was good as a whole and I enjoyed it. But I would definitely suggest waiting for this title to go on sale or use a free token.

Good, but not as good.

I enjoyed the series as a whole but this book was more difficult to get through than the first two. Marc Thompson was superb as always in his narrations and voices! There were elements that felt out of place in Star Wars, but gives insight as to the origins of The First Order.

Good overall listening experience.

Great across the board. The performance was outstanding. As usual, Marc Thompson delivers a great performance delivering the story from the pages to your ears. The story has a fitting and satisfying conclusion. I easily recommend this trilogy.