Tobar said:

I thought after the train wreck that the EU became that they'd take their time this go around to ensure history wouldn't repeat itself. Working individually with each writer, but nope.

You were naive if you thought that they wiped EU because they thought it was not good. They just cleared the space so they can sell new crap.

Looks like they are replacing the Zahn trilogy with the Aftermath trilogy.

The Zahn series never was film level canon.  Now that it is legends it is not even in the same universe it is in another discarded continuity altogether.

Obviously since Star Wars is no longer different tiers of canon but all one canon.

Since the Legends continuity is no longer being published in it might as well be erased from existence.

Going forward there way no way they were going to have competing timelines or a multiverse.

DuracellEnergizer said:

skyjedi2005 said:

Going forward there way no way they were going to have competing timelines or a multiverse.

It this turns out to be the case, I'm going to make Lucasfilm my bitch. 

 This...is a thing we knew...ages ago?

It seems like that's the case. Star Trek implemented an explicit branching timeline device in order to preserve the old continuity as well as building a new one from a specified branching point. 

Star Wars' "Legends" moniker carries the connotation that any or all of these may or may not be 'valid,' and they aren't subject to any hierarchy other than being lumped into one group. It wouldn't make sense to publish further series into a "Legends timeline," because there isn't one. Further Legends material may be possible, but it would implicitly be up to the reader to decide how it all fits together. There isn't, the way its being handled now, a robust framework to install new Legends stories into that would build on other Legends stories. If it happens, it would be messy and ambiguous. 

I'm overstating it, but my point is to distinguish this approach from Star Trek's.

Some 10+ years on and thought it would be worth taking a look at the actual content that made up The Journey to The Force Awakens project (much of the project being aimed for ‘young adult’ readers and children)…

 
On 10th March, 2015 (approximately a year after Lucasfilm’s announcement it was de-canoning of much of the EU)…

“Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Publishing Program Coming Fall 2015 - announcement on StarWars•com
 

^ a screenshot for the main body of text for the article linked above.

Coming Soon to Your Personal Jedi Archives: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Sneak Peek! - article on StarWars•com

^ features info and covers for around 10 of the reported 20+ JtTFA projects.

The ‘Journey To The Force Awakens’ SW•com portal: www.starwars.com/news/tag/journey-to-star-wars:-the-force-awakens

The Content for the ‘Journey To The Force Awakens’…

Aftermath (adult novel)

by Chuck Wendig
 

The Blurb…

'The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down—devastating blows against the Empire, with major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over.

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 is 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.’
 

Reviews…

https://mynockmanor.com/canon-novel-review-star-wars-aftermath
www.starwarsgeekgirl.com/post/book-review-aftermath
https://bitsandpieces.games/2021/01/06/bookclubbing-star-wars-aftermath
https://sfbook.com/star-wars-aftermath.htm

Lost Stars (young adult novel)

by Claudia Gray
 

The blurb…

'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?’
 

Reviews…

https://starwarsreport.com/2015/12/06/star-wars-lost-stars-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2022/11/15/review-lost-stars-by-claudia-gray
https://www.ejfisch.com/blog/2016/1/11/book-review-lost-stars-by-claudia-gray
https://thebookwormdaydreamer.wordpress.com/2018/05/09/lost-stars-book-review

Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure (junior novel)

by Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry
 

The blurb…

'Princess Leia returns in an all-new adventure!

In this story, set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Princess Leia must lead a ragtag group of rebels on a treacherous decoy mission against the evil Galactic Empire.’
 

Reviews…

www.thebooksmugglers.com/2015/11/joint-review-star-wars-moving-target-by-cecil-castellucci-jason-fry.html
www.scifipulse.net/in-review-star-wars-moving-target
https://whatanerdgirlsays.org/book-review-moving-target-a-princess-leia-adventure-by-cecil-castellucci-and-jason-fry
https://retrozap.com/moving-target-a-princess-leia-adventure

Smuggler’s Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure (junior novel)

by Greg Rucka
 

The blurb…

'Han Solo and Chewbacca return in an all-new adventure!

In this story, set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Han and Chewie must fly the Millennium Falcon on a top-secret mission for the Rebellion, while evading ruthless bounty hunters and a relentless Imperial agent.’
 

Reviews…

https://bigshinyrobot.com/books/star-wars-smugglers-run-han-solo-chewbacca-adventure-book-review
https://readstarwars.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/review-smugglers-run-a-han-solo-chewbacca-adventure-2015
https://reads4tweens.com/smugglers-run
https://majorspoilers.substack.com/p/star-wars-adventures-smugglers-run-1-review

The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure (junior novel)

by Jason Fry
 

The blurb…

‘In this story, set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Luke finds himself drawn to a mysterious planet, where he must use the Force to save a young girl—and survive in a dangerous duel against a strange new villain.’
 

Reviews…

https://nerdcollab.wordpress.com/2016/02/11/non-spoiler-review-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-a-luke-skywalker-adventure
https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/review-star-wars-adventures-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-1
https://thefutureoftheforce.com/2018/03/13/nobodys-padawan-star-wars-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-review
https://toschestation.net/review-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-by-jason-fry

The Perfect Weapon

by Delilah S. Dawson
 

The blurb…

'Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take her to the edge.

There are plenty of mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A master of disguise—and lethal with a blade, a blaster, or bare handed—she learned from the best. Now it’s her turn to be the teacher—even if schooling an eager but inexperienced recruit in the tricks of her trade is the last thing she wants to do. But it’s the only way to score the ship she needs to pull off her latest job.

An anonymous client has hired Bazine to track down an ex-stormtrooper and recover the mysterious package he’s safeguarding. Payment for the mission promises to be astronomical, but the obstacles facing Bazine will prove to be formidable. And though her eager new sidekick has cyber skills crucial to the mission, only Bazine’s razor-sharp talents will mean the difference between success or failure—and life or death.’
 

Reviews…

https://pop-verse.com/2015/12/11/star-wars-the-perfect-weapon-by-delilah-s-dawson
https://ringsidelogic.com/2015/12/05/star-wars-the-perfect-weapon-review
https://bibliosanctum.com/2016/02/08/14007
https://roqoodepot.wordpress.com/comic-reviews/the-perfect-weapon

All Creatures Great and Small

by Landry Q. Walker
 

The blurb…

‘In a galaxy far, far away, on the desert planet of Jakku, the quiet town of Reestkii is raided by a band of slavers. As the slavers pillage the settlement, a traveling merchant—Bobbajo the Crittermonger—calms the frightened villagers with a story of the tiniest creatures…facing the greatest of enemies.’
 

Reviews…

https://geekritiqued.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/star-wars-all-creatures-great-and-small-short-story-review
https://starwarsreport.com/2016/01/18/star-wars-all-creatures-great-and-small-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://geekdad.com/2016/04/landry-q-walker-talks-aliens
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2016/04/12/book-review-star-wars-tales-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens-volume-1

The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku

by Landry Q. Walker
 

The blurb…

‘A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a cruiser transporting precious cargo for the traitorous Count Dooku’s during the Clone Wars crashed into the Sea of Sand on the planet Ponemah, leaving its treasures buried. Years later, Captain Sidon Ithano, known as the Crimson Corsair, and his pirate crew receive a signal from the downed cruiser. The pirates set off after whatever lies beneath the sand, but the hidden ship’s signal has gone far and wide. Can the Crimson Corsair find the buried treasure before his rivals?’
 

Reviews…

https://introvertreader.com/2021/06/23/the-crimson-corsair-and-the-lost-treasure-of-count-dooku-by-landry-q-walker
https://animehuntermage.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/the-crimson-corsair-and-the-lost-treasure-of-count-dooku-spoiler-review
https://retrozap.com/crimson-corsair-lost-treasure-count-dooku-review
https://starwarsreport.com/2016/01/18/star-wars-the-crimson-corsair-and-the-lost-treasure-of-count-dooku-a-beyond-the-films-review

The Face of Evil

by Landry Q. Walker
 

The blurb…

‘In a galaxy far, far away, during a storm-torn night on the planet Takodana, Specimen Nine has escaped from the dungeon—which means the Frigosian cryptosurgeons have lost their latest test subject! So when a thief on the run lands on the planet, desperate to hide, what price will the Frigosians make her pay to disappear all together?.’
 

Reviews…

https://starwarsreport.com/2016/01/17/star-wars-the-face-of-evil-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://fable.co/book/the-face-of-evil-by-landry-q-walker-iynsYIrWZH
https://scifichick.com/scifi-book-review-star-wars-tales-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens-volume-1/2016/03/30
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/14929d38-e615-4634-993e-241dc5f487b1

High Noon on Jakku

by Landry Q. Walker
 

The blurb…

‘In a galaxy far, far away, on the harsh and remote world of Jakku, an explosion rocks Niima Outpost—a banking ship has been robbed! When Constable Zuvio investigates the scene and realizes his trusty secretary droid CZ-1G5 may be involved, Zuvio is determined to find out why his friend has turned foe.’
 

Reviews…

https://starwarsreport.com/2015/12/14/star-wars-high-noon-on-jakku-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-short-story-review-star-wars-tales-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens
https://thecantina.starwarsnewsnet.com/index.php?threads/swnn-review-tales-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens-pt-1.7124
https://toschestation.net/tag/landry-q-walker

Star Wars: Shattered Empire (4 issues)

by Greg Rucka
 

The blurb…

‘Emperor Palpatine’s twenty-year reign of terror came to an abrupt and fiery end in the skies above the forest moon of Endor. A decisive victory for the Rebel Alliance, to be sure, but even with the loss of its leadership, the Empire’s Moffs and regional governors retained their hold on important systems from the Core to the Outer Rim, thanks to the might of the Imperial Starfleet. Now, with a power vacuum atop the Empire, those Moffs will jockey for position and control, and the heroes of the Rebel Alliance will soon discover that a wounded and fractious Empire may be more dangerous than any threat they faced before! For the first time in the new Star Wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of Return of the Jedi!’
 

Reviews…

https://mynockmanor.com/canon-comic-review-shattered-empire-1
www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/08/star-wars-shattered-empire-2-review
https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/star-wars-shattered-empire/3
www.thebeardedtrio.com/2015/10/star-wars-comic-review-shattered-empire.html

Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know

by Adam Bray, Kerrie Dougherty, Cole Horton, Michael Kogge.
 

The blurb…

‘Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know explores the world of Star Wars through lively lists, interesting facts, and questions and answers via a highly engaging infographic design. Whether it’s a chart of who is the oldest Jedi, a list of all the owners of the Millennium Falcon, or a diagram showing all the Jedi Yoda has trained, this guide will excite readers of all ages and provide facts they never knew about the Star Wars Galaxy.’
 

Reviews…

www.impulsegamer.com/star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-review
https://roqoodepot.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/book-review-star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know
https://thefutureoftheforce.com/2017/12/22/star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-updated-and-expanded
https://toppsta.com/books/details/109391/star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens

Star Wars: Ships of the Galaxy

by Benjamin Harper
 

The blurb…

'Discover details of all the most well-loved ships from the Star Wars saga in this cool book that gives details, diagrams, and facts for fifteen ships, and also features an unfolding giant battle scene including a new ship from The Force Awakens!

From the Star Destroyers to the one and only Millennium Falcon, the best and fastest ships in the Star Wars galaxy are explored in fun detail. Each page of this book reveals amazing facts, little-known trivia, diagrams of your favorite ships. In the back of the book, there is a giant 30" × 27" fold-out battle scene at Endor! The flaps of the fold-out feature even more ships such as the X-Wing, the Mon Cal Cruiser, and a brand-new ship from The Force Awakens.’
 

Reviews…

www.ign.com/wikis/star-wars/Star_Wars:_Ships_of_the_Galaxy
www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsEU/comments/1nkocis/a_thorough_review_of_star_wars_2015_what_are_your
www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23309719-ships-of-the-galaxy
https://app.thestorygraph.com/book_reviews/4acee910-b272-49f5-b8d0-cb6964a4b64a?sort=latest

Star Wars: 100 Defining Moments

by Topix Media Lab
 

The blurb…

‘Star Wars: 100 Defining Moments is an official Collector’s Edition special magazine published on November 4, 2015, by Topix Media Lab / Media Lab Publishing as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens promotional rollout. It highlights major milestones, characters, iconic scenes, vehicles, and turning points from across the saga leading up to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Featured Figures: Covers span legacy heroes and villains like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Yoda, and newer elements tied to the emerging sequel era.’
 

Reviews…

n/a.

Star Wars Look and Find

by Art Mawhinney
 

The blurb…

'Travel across the galaxy and explore scenes from the Star Wars saga. Search for more than 100 Star Wars find ‘ems, and includes Look and Find scenes and aliens from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
 

Reviews…

n/a

Star Wars: Droid Factory

by Daniel Wallace
 

The blurb…

'Become a Star Wars droid expert and build your own BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO that can be fitted to wheels to roll along!

Packed with facts about all types of droids from the Star Wars universe, this book also includes press-out pieces and stickers to make mini-model droids of BB-8, R2-D2, C-3PO, and more! You can then mount the droid onto a wind-up base that will have your droid moving along!’
 

Reviews…

n/a

Star Wars: Build a Droid - Sticker Activity Book

by Hardie Grant Publishing
 

The blurb…

‘BB-8, C-3PO and their friends need your help! Fix your favourite droids by sticking in their missing parts from the sticker sheet. Packed with facts about twelve Star Wars droids, including BB-8 from the new Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens movie plus lots of colourful stickers.’
 

Reviews…

n/a

2015 Topps’ Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

by Topps
 

The blurb…

'Retro-style digital trading cards were used to reveal character names for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and now the real thing, celebrating the entire saga, will help pave the road to the next Star Wars film.

Star Wars Insider and Topps have announced the all new Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens trading card line, which will debut four exclusive cards in Star Wars Insider #160. Journey to the Force Awakens trading cards explore the key characters across the first six films and provide a sneak peek at content from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The trading cards are printed on 24-point Heritage stock and feature the iconic blue starfield card design first seen on the original 1977 Topps Star Wars trading cards.’
 

Info & Feedback…

www.cardboardconnection.com/2015-topps-star-wars-journey-force
https://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2015/09/24/pack-animal-2015-topps-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens
https://shotnottaken.wordpress.com/2016/01/06/2015-topps-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-box-break
https://nslists.com/swjourfa.htm

One for NeverarGreat 😉 …
 

Star Wars Special: C-3PO 1

^ originally supposed to release as part of JtTFA; however, after multiple delays, its release date finally settled on April 13, 2016.

by James Robinson
 

The blurb…

‘Follow everyone’s favorite protocol droid as he Journeys to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in this special one-shot leading up to his appearance in the film! Just how did Threepio get a red arm, anyway? Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of James Robinson and Tony Harris of DC’s Starman reunite for the first time in nearly two decades!’ *You may be fluent in over six million forms of communication… but this book is a must have in any language!’
 

Reviews…

www.jedinews.com/literature/articles/jedi-news-comic-review-star-wars-special-c-3po-1
www.fanthatracks.com/reviews/literature-art-reviews/comic-review-star-wars-special-c-3po-1
https://aiptcomics.com/2016/04/13/star-wars-special-c-3po-1-review
https://wethenerdy.com/star-wars-c-3po-review

A few youtube videos on the news of JtTFA at the time…
 

Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens panel at New York Comic Con 2015 | Special Events - 63 minute Penguin House video

New Star Wars Books - The Force Awakens - 09 July 2015 - 3 minute HelloGreedo video

6 Major Easter Eggs in Aftermath (Canon) - Star Wars Minute - 3 minute video from Star Wars Explained

Unrepentant Geeking: Journey to The Force Awakens - 40 minute StorytellerSJK video

Star Wars: Aftermath Synopsis Crawl - a 1 minute fan-made video from Rebel “Rebels Report” Report

Journey to The Force Awakens Topps trading cards starter pack and 3 packets open - 6 minute Collector Daddy video

COMPLETE SET ☆ Topps JOURNEY TO STAR WARS : THE FORCE AWAKENS Trading Cards - 10 minute video

1️⃣ Wookieepedia page for JtTFA: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Journey_to_Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens

SW•com article: www.starwars.com/news/journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-publishing-program-coming-fall-2015
 

2️⃣ Wookieepedia page for JtTLJ: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Journey_to_Star_Wars:_The_Last_Jedi

SW•com article: www.starwars.com/news/swco-2017-first-look-at-journey-to-star-wars-the-last-jedi-covers-and-more-reveals-from-lucasfilms-writers-roundtable-discussion
 

3️⃣ Wookieepedia page for JtTROS: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Journey_to_Star_Wars:_The_Rise_of_Skywalker

SW•com article: www.starwars.com/news/journey-to-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-publishing-program
 

As an aside / continuation of the Aftermath trilogy of books - by Chuck Wendig…
 

What Happened After Endor? Find Out in Star Wars: Aftermath - March 2015 Star Wars website announcement

‘The second Death Star has been destroyed, but what happens next? Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath is the first novel bridging the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.’

Aftermath

 
The Blurb…

'The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down—devastating blows against the Empire, with major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over.

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 is 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.’
 

Reviews…

https://mynockmanor.com/canon-novel-review-star-wars-aftermath
www.starwarsgeekgirl.com/post/book-review-aftermath
https://bitsandpieces.games/2021/01/06/bookclubbing-star-wars-aftermath
https://sfbook.com/star-wars-aftermath.htm

Aftermath: Life Debt

 
The Blurb…

'The galaxy is changing, and with peace now a possibility, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee’s home world of Kashyyyk.

Meanwhile, Norra Wexley and her band of rebels pursue Admiral Rae Sloane and the remaining Imperial leadership across the galaxy. Sloane, increasingly wary of the mysterious fleet admiral, desperately searches for a means to save the crumbling Empire from oblivion. Even as Imperial forces fight to regain lost ground, Princess Leia and the New Republic seek to broker a lasting peace.

But the rebel’s hunt for Admiral Sloane is cut short after the disappearance of Han Solo and Chewbacca. Desperate to save them, Leia conscripts Norra, Sinjir, Jas, and the rest of their team to find the missing smugglers and help them in their fight for freedom.’
 

Reviews…

https://starwarsreport.com/2016/07/28/star-wars-aftermath-life-debt-a-beyond-the-films-review
www.starwarsgeekgirl.com/post/book-review-aftermath-life-debt
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-novel-review-aftermath-life-debt
https://coffeewithkenobi.com/book-review-aftermath-life-debt

Aftermath: Empire’s End

 
The Blurb…

'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.

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 their 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.

But 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.’
 

Reviews…

https://pixelatedgeek.com/2017/12/review-star-wars-aftermath-empires-end
www.denofgeek.com/movies/star-wars-aftermath-empires-end-review
www.jedinews.com/literature/articles/book-review-aftermath-empires-end
https://bigshinyrobot.com/books/star-wars-aftermath-empires-end-review