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Empire's End: Aftermath

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Empire's End: Aftermath

By: Chuck Wendig
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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 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 Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Star Wars Interstellar Solar System Bounty Hunter Mathematics

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
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I struggled when I read the book but the narration just made me never want to stop listening!

As always..amazing narration by Marc Thompson

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What an ending to the Aftermath Trilogy. I loved this. There were so many Easter eggs and links with other books and moments of Star Wars history. Unfortunately, a significant plot point in this book was spoiled; however, it didn't change how I felt about it. I was genuinely surprised how sad I was when Bones died/was destroyed.

Once again, the premise of ROS is blatantly stated as the overall plan for the Empire, even if Rax is set to burn the Empire to the ground.

Overall, it's a great book and a great conclusion to the Aftermath Trilogy. Once again, my biggest issue with the series is the use of interludes; most are jarring and don't add to the overall picture of the book. But as a whole, the series is excellent, and by far Empire's End is the best.

What an ending...

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I enjoyed the Aftermath trilogy.
While admittedly it took a little while to engage me it got me in the end. A nice segway into the beginnings of the First order.
Now I will have to watch tRoS again and see snaps death as now I can lament it!

Robust trilogy with decent new characters

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Storyline ended beautifully, although could go on abit more about the characters ends abut more but still satisfied.
Marc's performance as always on point.
Very much enjoyed the different point of views throughout the novel.

Excellent end to the trilogy

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A great finish to a wonderful trilogy. Read at a great tempo and performed well. Just the right amount of sound effects and music. Highly recommend.

Awesome.

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