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'' Star Wars'' is an American epic
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, centered on a
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created by
George Lucas George Walton Lucas Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker. Lucas is best known for creating the ''Star Wars'' and ''Indiana Jones'' franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and THX. He served as chairm ...
that includes '' Star Wars'' (1977), ''
The Empire Strikes Back ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (also known as ''Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'') is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a sto ...
'' (1980), and ''
Return of the Jedi ''Return of the Jedi'' (also known as ''Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi'' is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a story by Lucas, who w ...
'' (1983). The series depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away". Many derivative ''Star Wars'' works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after the original trilogy of films, and later installments. This body of work was collectively known as the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe for decades. In October 2012,
The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney (), is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was originally founded on October ...
acquired Lucasfilm for $4.06 billion. In April 2014, Lucasfilm rebranded the ''Expanded Universe'' material as ''Star Wars Legends'' and declared it non-canon to the franchise. The company's focus would be shifted towards a restructured ''Star Wars'' canon based on new material. The first new canon adult novel was '' Star Wars: A New Dawn'' by
John Jackson Miller John Jackson Miller (born January 12, 1968) is an American science-fiction author, comic book writer, and commentator, known for his work on the '' Star Wars'' franchise and his research into comic book circulation history, as presented in the ...
, published in September 2014. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of ''Star Wars'' comic books. Reference books and roleplaying gamebooks can be found at the list of ''Star Wars'' reference books.


Film and television adaptations

The novelizations offer an alternate take on the events of the movies. Many include discarded or slightly altered plot-lines. It should be remembered that those published before 25 April 2014 are considered ''Legends'' like all other media. * ''
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' is a 1999 American Epic film, epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ahmed Best, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Dan ...
'' (1999), by Terry Brooks (32 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (junior novel) (1999), by
Patricia Wrede Patricia Collins Wrede (; born March 27, 1953) is an American author of fantasy literature. She is known for her '' Enchanted Forest Chronicles'' series for young adults, which was voted number 84 in NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels list. Car ...
(32 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (2002), by
R.A. Salvatore Robert Anthony Salvatore (born January 20, 1959) is an American author best known for '' The Legend of Drizzt'', a series of fantasy novels set in the Forgotten Realms and starring the popular character Drizzt Do'Urden. He has also written '' ...
(22 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (junior novelization) (2002), by
Patricia Wrede Patricia Collins Wrede (; born March 27, 1953) is an American author of fantasy literature. She is known for her '' Enchanted Forest Chronicles'' series for young adults, which was voted number 84 in NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels list. Car ...
(22 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008), by Karen Traviss (21.5 BBY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (2005), by
Matthew Stover Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. He is most well known for his four '' Star Wars'' novels, including the novelization of '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He has also wri ...
(19 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (junior novel) (2005), by
Patricia Wrede Patricia Collins Wrede (; born March 27, 1953) is an American author of fantasy literature. She is known for her '' Enchanted Forest Chronicles'' series for young adults, which was voted number 84 in NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels list. Car ...
(19 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker''/''Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope'' (1976), by
Alan Dean Foster Alan Dean Foster (born November 18, 1946) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction. He has written several book series, more than 20 standalone novels, and many novelizations of film scripts. Career ''Star Wars'' Foster was the ghost ...
as
George Lucas George Walton Lucas Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American filmmaker. Lucas is best known for creating the ''Star Wars'' and ''Indiana Jones'' franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and THX. He served as chairm ...
(0 BBY-0 ABY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980), by Donald F. Glut (3 ABY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi'' (1983), by
James Kahn James Kahn (born December 30, 1947) is an American medical specialist and writer, best known for his novelization of ''Return of the Jedi''. Born in Chicago, Kahn received a degree in medical studies from the University of Chicago. His post-gra ...
(4 ABY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – The Illustrated Edition'' (1983), by
James Kahn James Kahn (born December 30, 1947) is an American medical specialist and writer, best known for his novelization of ''Return of the Jedi''. Born in Chicago, Kahn received a degree in medical studies from the University of Chicago. His post-gra ...
(4 ABY)


William Shakespeare's Star Wars

* ''William Shakespeare's The Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First'' (2015), by Ian Doescher (32 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Clone Army Attacketh: Star Wars Part the Second'' (2015), by Ian Doescher (22 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge: Star Wars Part the Third'' (2015), by Ian Doescher (19 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's Star Wars (Verily, A New Hope)'' (2013), by Ian Doescher (0 BBY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back'' (2014), by Ian Doescher (3 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return'' (2014), by Ian Doescher (4 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Force Doth Awaken'' (2017), by Ian Doescher (34 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's Jedi the Last'' (2018), by Ian Doescher (34 ABY) * ''William Shakespeare's The Merry Rise of Skywalker'' (2020), by Ian Doescher (35 ABY)


Disney canon stories (2014–present)

Since 2014, the official ''Star Wars'' canon includes all of the movie episodes, ''The Clone Wars'' film and the television shows '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', '' Star Wars Rebels'', and ''
Star Wars Resistance ''Star Wars Resistance'' is an American 3D animated comic science fiction television series produced by Lucasfilm Animation. It follows Kazuda Xiono, a New Republic pilot who is recruited by the Resistance to spy on the growing threat of ...
'', as well as any books, comics, and video games published after April 2014.


Short stories


''Star Wars Insider'' (2014–present)

Since 2014, various short stories have been published in '' Star Wars Insider''. * "Blade Squadron: Part 1" (#149, April 2014) by David J. & Mark S. Williams (4 ABY) * "Blade Squadron: Part 2" (#150, June 2014) by David J. & Mark S. Williams (4 ABY) * "One Thousand Levels Down" (#151, July 2014) by Alexander Freed (0 ABY) * "The End of History" (#154, December 2014) by Alexander Freed (10 BBY) * "Last Call at the Zero Angle" (#156, March 2015) by
Jason Fry Jason C. Fry (born 1969) is an American author, editor, digital consultant and online contributor. His written works include the novelization of '' Star Wars: The Last Jedi'', as well as about a dozen other books and short stories from the '' Star ...
(0 ABY) * "Orientation" (#157, April 2015) by
John Jackson Miller John Jackson Miller (born January 12, 1968) is an American science-fiction author, comic book writer, and commentator, known for his work on the '' Star Wars'' franchise and his research into comic book circulation history, as presented in the ...
(14 BBY) * "Rebel Bluff" (#158, June 2015) by Michael Kogge (4 BBY) * "Kindred Spirits" (#159, July 2015) by
Christie Golden Christie Golden (born November 21, 1963) is an American author. She has written many novels and several short stories in fantasy, horror and science fiction. Career Golden has written many novels and several short stories in the fields of science ...
(20 BBY) * "Blade Squadron: Zero Hour" (#160, September 2015) by David J. & Mark S. Williams (4 ABY) * "Inbrief" (#161, November 2015) by Janine K. Spendlove (3 ABY) * "Bait" (#162, December 2015) by
Alan Dean Foster Alan Dean Foster (born November 18, 1946) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction. He has written several book series, more than 20 standalone novels, and many novelizations of film scripts. Career ''Star Wars'' Foster was the ghost ...
(34 ABY) * "Scorched" (#165, May 2016) by Delilah S. Dawson (28 ABY) * "TK-146275" (#166, June 2016) by
Sylvain Neuvel Sylvain Neuvel is a Canadian science fiction writer, known as the author of ''The Themis Files.'' He was born in Quebec City and raised in the suburb of L'Ancienne-Lorette.
(11–1 BBY) * "Blade Squadron: Kuat" (#168, September 2016) by Mark Williams & David Williams (5 ABY) * "Turning Point" (#169, October 2016) by Jason Hugh (4 ABY) * "The Voice of the Empire" (#170, December 2016) by
Mur Lafferty Mur Lafferty (born July 25, 1973) is an American podcaster and writer based in Durham, North Carolina. She was the editor and host of ''Escape Pod'' from 2010, when she took over from Steve Eley, until 2012, when she was replaced by Norm Sherman ...
(17 BBY) * "Blade Squadron: Jakku" (#172, April 2017) by Mark Williams & David Williams (5 ABY)


''The Rise of the Empire'' (October 2015)

* "Mercy Mission" by Melissa Scott (14 BBY) * "Bottleneck" by John Jackson Miller (12 BBY) * "The Levers of Power" by Jason Fry (4 ABY)


"The Perfect Weapon"

* " The Perfect Weapon" (November 2015) by Delilah S. Dawson (34 ABY). This story is part of the Journey to ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' promotional campaign. Printed in the paperback edition of the ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' novelization.


''Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens''

The collection '' Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens'' is part of the Journey to ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' promotional campaign. Some stories were originally published as individual e-books, and later collected with other new stories. However, they were all published together as a book called '' Star Wars: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away'' * "All Creatures Great and Small" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY) * "High Noon on Jakku" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY) * "The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (31 ABY; flashbacks to 19 BBY) * "The Face of Evil" (November 2015) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY) * "A Recipe for Death" (April 2016) by Landry Q. Walker (Pre–32 BBY) * "True Love" (April 2016) by Landry Q. Walker (34 ABY)


''From a Certain Point of View'' (October 2017)

* "Raymus" by Gary Whitta (0 BBY) * "The Bucket" by Christie Golden (0 BBY) * "The Sith of Datawork" by Ken Liu (0 BBY) * "Stories in the Sand" by Griffin McElroy (0 BBY) * "Reirin" by Sabaa Tahir (0 BBY) * "The Red One" by
Rae Carson Rae Carson (born 1973) is an American fantasy writer. Her debut novel, '' The Girl of Fire and Thorns'', was published in 2011. It was a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Award and the Andre Norton Award, and it was the winner of the Ohioana ...
(0 BBY) * "Rites" by John Jackson Miller (0 BBY) * "Master and Apprentice" by Claudia Gray (0 BBY) * "Beru Whitesun Lars" by
Meg Cabot Meggin Patricia Cabot (born February 1, 1967) is an American novelist. She has written and published over 50 novels of young adult and adult fiction and is best known for her young adult series '' Princess Diaries'', which was later adapted by ...
(0 BBY) * "The Luckless Rodian" by Renee Ahdieh (0 BBY) * "Not for Nothing" by
Mur Lafferty Mur Lafferty (born July 25, 1973) is an American podcaster and writer based in Durham, North Carolina. She was the editor and host of ''Escape Pod'' from 2010, when she took over from Steve Eley, until 2012, when she was replaced by Norm Sherman ...
(0 BBY) * "We Don't Serve Their Kind Here" by Chuck Wendig * "The Kloo Horn Cantina Caper" by Kelly Sue DeConnick &
Matt Fraction Matt Fritchman (born December 1, 1975), better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of '' The Invincible Iron Man'', '' The Immortal Iron Fist'', ''Uncanny X ...
(0 BBY) * "Added Muscle" by Paul Dini (0 BBY) * "You Owe Me a Ride" by Zoraida Cordova (0 BBY) * "The Secrets of Long Snoot" by Delilah S. Dawson (0 BBY) * "Born in the Storm" by Daniel Jose Older (0 BBY) * "Laina" by Wil Wheaton (0 BBY) * "Fully Operational" by Beth Revis (0 BBY) * "An Incident Report" by Mallory Ortberg (0 BBY) * "Change of Heart" by Elizabeth Wein (0 BBY) * "Eclipse" by Madeleine Roux (0 BBY) * "Verge of Greatness" by Pablo Hidalgo (0 BBY) * "Far Too Remote" by Jeffrey Brown (0 BBY) * "
The Trigger ''The Trigger'' is a 1999 science fiction Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, spa ...
" by Kieron Gillen (0 BBY) * "Of MSE-6 and Men" by
Glen Weldon Glen Weldon is an American writer, cultural critic, and podcaster. He has written for publications such as ''The Washington Post'', ''The New York Times'', ''Slate'', ''The Atlantic'', and ''McSweeney's''. Weldon currently writes for the NPR Arts ...
(0 BBY) * "Bump" by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker (0 BBY) * "End of Watch" by Adam Christopher (0 BBY) * "The Baptist" by Nnedi Okorafor (0 BBY) * "Time of Death" by Cavan Scott (0 BBY) * "There Is Another" by Gary D. Schmidt (0 BBY) * "Palpatine" by Ian Doescher (0 BBY) * "Sparks" by Paul S. Kemp (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Duty Roster" by Jason Fry (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Desert Son" by
Pierce Brown Pierce Brown (January 28, 1988) is an American science fiction author who writes the ''Red Rising'' series, consisting of ''Red Rising'' (2014), '' Golden Son'' (2015), '' Morning Star'' (2016), '' Iron Gold'' (2018) and ''Dark Age'' (2019). Pe ...
(0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Grounded" by Greg Rucka (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "Contingency Plan" by Alexander Freed (0 BBY–0 ABY) * "The Angle" by Charles Soule (0 ABY) * "By Whatever Sun" by E.K. Johnston & Ashley Eckstein (0 ABY) * "Whills" by Tom Angleberger (0 ABY)


''Canto Bight'' (December 2017)

* "Rules of the Game", by
Saladin Ahmed Saladin Ahmed (born October 4, 1975) is an Eisner Award winning American comic book writer and a science fiction/ fantasy poetry and prose writer. His 2012 book ''Throne of the Crescent Moon'' was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel an ...
(34 ABY) * "Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing", by
Rae Carson Rae Carson (born 1973) is an American fantasy writer. Her debut novel, '' The Girl of Fire and Thorns'', was published in 2011. It was a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Award and the Andre Norton Award, and it was the winner of the Ohioana ...
(34 ABY) * "The Wine in Dreams", by
Mira Grant Seanan McGuire (pronounced SHAWN-in; born January 5, 1978 in Martinez, California) is an American author and filker. McGuire is known for her urban fantasy novels. She uses the pseudonym Mira Grant to write science fiction/ horror and the pseudon ...
(34 ABY) * "The Ride", by
John Jackson Miller John Jackson Miller (born January 12, 1968) is an American science-fiction author, comic book writer, and commentator, known for his work on the '' Star Wars'' franchise and his research into comic book circulation history, as presented in the ...
(34 ABY)


Stories of Jedi and Sith (June 2022)

Short-story anthology published by Disney Lucasfilm Press in June 2022. *"What a Jedi Makes" by Michael Kogge *"Resolve" by Alex Segura *"The Eye of the Beholder" by Sarwat Chadda *"A Jedi's Duty" by Karen Strong *"Worthless" by Delilah S. Dawson *"The Ghosts of Maul" by Michael Moreci *"Blood Moon Uprising" by Vera Strange *"Luke on the Bright Side" by Sam Maggs *"Masters" by Tessa Gratton *"Through the Turbulence" by
Roseanne A. Brown Roseanne A. Brown (born August 26, 1995) is a Ghanaian American writer of fantasy, science fiction and young adult fiction. She is best known for her debut novel ''A Song of Wraiths and Ruin'', which became a New York Times best seller, and its ...


Children's books

Canon storybooks for younger readers that are shorter than a standard novel or young adult novel. * ''5-Minute Star Wars Stories'', by Various Authors (32 BBY-34 ABY) * ''5-Minute Star Wars Stories Strike Back'', by Various Authors (32 BBY-34 ABY) * ''The Prequel Trilogy Stories'', by Various Authors (32 BBY-19 BBY) * ''The Phantom Menace Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (32 BBY) * ''The Phantom Menace'', by Courtney Carbone (32 BBY) * ''Attack of the Clones'', by Geof Smith (22 BBY) * ''Attack of the Clones Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Lucasfilm Book Group (22 BBY) * ''Forces of Destiny: Tales of Hope & Courage'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (21 BBY-34 ABY) * ''Revenge of the Sith'', by Geof Smith (19 BBY) * ''Revenge of the Sith Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Lucasfilm Book Group (19 BBY) * ''Chopper Saves the Day'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY) * ''Sabine's Art Attack'', by Jennifer Heddle (5 BBY) * ''Zeb to the Rescue'', by Michael Siglain (5 BBY) * ''Ezra and the Pilot'', by Jennifer Heddle (5 BBY) * ''Ezra's Wookiee Rescue'', by Meredith L. Rusu (5 BBY) * ''The Secret Jedi: The Adventures of Kanan Jarrus: Rebel Leader'', by Ben Harper (5 BBY) * ''A New Hero'', by
Pablo Hidalgo Pablo Hidalgo is a Chilean-born creative executive based in California, currently working for Lucasfilm on the '' Star Wars'' franchise. Early work Hidalgo was born in Santiago, Chile and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 1987 he became ...
(5 BBY) * ''TIE Fighter Trouble'', by Brooke Vitale (5 BBY) * ''The Inquisitor's Trap'', by Meredith L. Rusu (5 BBY) * ''Hera's Phantom Flight'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY) * ''Kanan's Jedi Training'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (5 BBY) * ''Always Bet on Chopper'', by Meredith L. Rusu (5 BBY) * ''
Rogue One ''Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'' (or simply ''Rogue One'') is a 2016 American epic space opera film directed by Gareth Edwards. The screenplay by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy is from a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. It was produced by Luc ...
Secret Mission'', by Jason Fry (0 BBY) * ''Bounty Hunt'', by Katrina Pallant (0 BBY) * ''A New Hope'', by Geof Smith (0 BBY-0 ABY) * ''A New Hope Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Randy Thornton (0 BBY-0 ABY) * ''The Rise of a Hero'', by Louise Simonson (0 BBY-0 ABY) * ''Escape from Darth Vader'', by Michael Siglain (0 BBY) * ''Trouble on Tatooine'', by Nate Millici (0 BBY) * ''Trapped in the Death Star!'', by Michael Siglain (0 BBY) * ''Death Star Battle'', by Michael Siglain (0 ABY) * ''The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight'', by Tony DiTerlizzi (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''Star Wars in Pictures: The Original Trilogy'', by Ryder Windham (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''The Original Trilogy Stories'', by Various Authors (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''The Power of the Dark Side'', by Benjamin Harper (0 BBY-4 ABY) * ''The Chewbacca Story'', by Benjamin Harper (0 BBY-34 ABY) * ''A Leader Named Leia'', by Jennifer Heddle (0 BBY-34 ABY) ** Part of the Journey to ''Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' promotional campaign. * ''Han and the Rebel Rescue'', by Nate Millici (0 ABY) * ''Luke and the Lost Jedi Temple'', by Jason Fry (0 ABY) * ''The Empire Strikes Back'', by Geof Smith (3 ABY) * ''The Empire Strikes Back Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Randy Thornton (3 ABY) * ''AT-AT Attack!'', by Calliope Glass (3 ABY) * ''Use the Force'', by Michael Siglain (3 ABY) * ''Leia and the Great Island Escape'', by Jason Fry (4 ABY) * ''Return of the Jedi'', by Geof Smith (4 ABY) * ''Return of the Jedi Read-Along Storybook and CD'', by Randy Thornton (4 ABY) * ''Rescue from Jabba's Palace'', by Michael Siglain (4 ABY) * ''Ewoks Join the Fight'', by Michael Siglain (4 ABY) * ''Poe and the Missing Ship'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens'', by Christopher Nicholas (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens Storybook'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens Read-Along Storybook & CD'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (34 ABY) * ''Rey to the Rescue!'', by Lisa Stock (34 ABY) * ''Finn & The First Order'', by Brian Rood (34 ABY) * ''Rey Meets BB-8'', by Elizabeth Schaefer (34 ABY) * ''Finn & Poe Team Up!'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''Finn & Rey Escape!'', by Brian Rood (34 ABY) * ''Han & Chewie Return!'', by Michael Siglain (34 ABY) * ''Chaos at the Castle'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''The Fight in the Forest'', by Nate Millici (34 ABY) * ''The Force Awakens: New Adventures'', by David Fentiman (34 ABY) * ''Finn's Mission'', by David Fentiman (34 ABY) * ''The Adventures of BB-8'', by David Fentiman (34 ABY) * ''BB-8 on the Run'', by Drew Daywalt (34 ABY) * ''Lightsaber Rescue'', by Play-A-Sound (34 ABY) * ''Rolling with BB-8!'', by Benjamin Harper (34 ABY) * ''Rey's Journey'', by Ella Patrick (34 ABY) * ''Rose and Finn's Mission'', by Ella Patrick (34 ABY) * ''Chewie and the Porgs'', by Kevin Shinick (34 ABY)


Original ''Star Wars Legends'' stories

This body of work represents the original ''Star Wars'' expanded universe, which was rebranded as ''Star Wars Legends'' and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014. Beginning with the 1999 release of ''
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' is a 1999 American Epic film, epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ahmed Best, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Dan ...
'', Lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional "era" with symbols designating such.


Before the Republic era

This era contains stories taking place before 25,000 BBY.


Old Galactic Republic era

This era contains stories taking place between 25,000 BBY to 1,000 BBY.


Rise of the Empire era


''Episode II: Attack of the Clones''


'' The Clone Wars''

* '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008), by Karen Traviss (21.5 BBY) (Y) * ''The Clone Wars: Wild Space'' (2008), by Karen Miller (21.5 BBY) (A) * ''The Clone Wars: No Prisoners'' (2009), by Karen Traviss (21 BBY) (A)


''Clone Wars: Gambit'' by Karen Miller (21 BBY)

* '' Stealth'' (2010) (A) * ''Siege'' (2010) (A)


''Clone Wars: Secret Missions'' by Ryder Windham (21 BBY)

* ''Breakout Squad'' (2009) (Y) * ''Curse of the Black Hole Pirates'' (2010) (Y) * ''Duel at Shattered Rock'' (2011) (Y) * ''Guardians of the Chiss Key'' (2012) (Y)


'' Republic Commando''

* '' Republic Commando: Hard Contact'' (2004), by Karen Traviss (22 BBY) * "Omega Squad: Targets" (2005), by Karen Traviss (21 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #81 and ''Republic Commando: Triple Zero'' * '' Republic Commando: Triple Zero'' (2006), by Karen Traviss (21 BBY) * "Republic Commando: Odds" (2006), by Karen Traviss (21 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #87 and ''Republic Commando: True Colors'' * '' Republic Commando: True Colors'' (2007), by Karen Traviss (21 BBY) * '' Republic Commando: Order 66'' (2008), by Karen Traviss (19 BBY)


=''Imperial Commando''

= * '' Imperial Commando: 501st'' (2009), by Karen Traviss (19 BBY)


Clone Wars

* ''
Shatterpoint Mace Windu is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. Windu was portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the prequel trilogy. Jackson reprised the role in the 2008 animated film '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' and with voice only in the ...
'' (2003), by
Matthew Stover Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. He is most well known for his four '' Star Wars'' novels, including the novelization of '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He has also wri ...
(21.5 BBY) (A) * '' The Cestus Deception'' (2004), by Steven Barnes (21.5 BBY) (A) * '' The Hive'' (2004), by Steven Barnes (21.5 BBY) (E) (A) * '' Jedi Trial'' (2004), by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (21.5 BBY) (A) * '' Yoda: Dark Rendezvous'' (2004), by Sean Stewart (20 BBY) * '' MedStar I: Battle Surgeons'' (2004), by Michael Reaves &
Steve Perry Stephen Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987, and again from 1995 to 1998. He also wrote/co ...
(20 BBY) (A) * '' MedStar II: Jedi Healer'' (2004), by Michael Reaves &
Steve Perry Stephen Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987, and again from 1995 to 1998. He also wrote/co ...
(20 BBY) (A) * ''
Labyrinth of Evil ''Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil'' is a 2005 novel by James Luceno set in the fictional ''Star Wars'' universe. The novel serves as a lead-in to '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'', and was loosely adapted into Volume Two of the '' S ...
'' (2005), by
James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudonym ...
(19 BBY) (A)


''Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''

* '' Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader'' (2005), by
James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudonym ...
(19 BBY) (A) * ''Kenobi'' (2013), by
John Jackson Miller John Jackson Miller (born January 12, 1968) is an American science-fiction author, comic book writer, and commentator, known for his work on the '' Star Wars'' franchise and his research into comic book circulation history, as presented in the ...
(19 BBY) (A) * "Incognito" (2013), by John Jackson Miller (19 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #143 and ''Kenobi'' (A)


'' Coruscant Nights'' (18.8 – 17 BBY)

* '' Jedi Twilight'' (2008), by Michael Reaves (18.8 BBY) * '' Street of Shadows'' (2008), by Michael Reaves (19 BBY–18.46 BBY) * '' Patterns of Force'' (2009), by Michael Reaves with Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (uncredited) (18.3 BBY) * ''The Last Jedi'' (2013), by Michael Reaves & Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (18–17 BBY)


'' The Last of the Jedi'' by

Jude Watson Judy Blundell, pseudonym Jude Watson, is an American author of books for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers. She won the annual National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2008 for the young adult novel '' What I Saw and How I ...
(18 BBY)

* '' The Desperate Mission'' (2005) (Y) * '' Dark Warning'' (2005) (Y) * '' Underworld'' (2005) (Y) * '' Death on Naboo'' (2006) (Y) * '' A Tangled Web'' (2006) (Y) * '' Return of the Dark Side'' (2006) (Y) * '' Secret Weapon'' (2007) (Y) * '' Against The Empire'' (2007) (Y) * '' Master of Deception'' (2008) (Y) * '' Reckoning'' (2008) (Y)


''A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker'' (15 BBY – 4 ABY)

* ''A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker'' (2009), by Ryder Windham (Y)


'' The Han Solo Trilogy''

* ''
The Paradise Snare ''The Han Solo Trilogy'' is a trilogy of now non-canon ('Legends') science-fiction novels set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy. It follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (1977–1983). T ...
'' (1997), by A.C. Crispin (10 BBY) (A) * ''
The Hutt Gambit ''The Han Solo Trilogy'' is a trilogy of now non-canon ('Legends') science-fiction novels set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy. It follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (1977–1983). T ...
'' (1997), by A.C. Crispin (5-4 BBY) (A) * ''
Rebel Dawn ''The Han Solo Trilogy'' is a trilogy of now non-canon ('Legends') science-fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy. It follows Han Solo's origins and life before the events depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy (1977–1983). Th ...
'' (1998), by A.C. Crispin (3-0 BBY) (A)


''

The Adventures of Lando Calrissian Landonis Balthazar "Lando" Calrissian III is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. He was introduced in ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) as an old friend of Han Solo and the administrator of the floating Cloud City on the gas ...
''

* '' Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu'' (1983), by
L. Neil Smith Lester Neil Smith III (May 12, 1946 – August 27, 2021), better known as L. Neil Smith, was an American libertarian science fiction author and political activist. His works include the trilogy of Lando Calrissian novels, all published in 1983 ...
(4 BBY) * '' Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon'' (1983), by
L. Neil Smith Lester Neil Smith III (May 12, 1946 – August 27, 2021), better known as L. Neil Smith, was an American libertarian science fiction author and political activist. His works include the trilogy of Lando Calrissian novels, all published in 1983 ...
(4 BBY) * '' Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka'' (1983), by
L. Neil Smith Lester Neil Smith III (May 12, 1946 – August 27, 2021), better known as L. Neil Smith, was an American libertarian science fiction author and political activist. His works include the trilogy of Lando Calrissian novels, all published in 1983 ...
(3 BBY)


''

The Force Unleashed ''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' is an action-adventure game developed by LucasArts and part of ''The Force Unleashed'' multimedia project. It was initially developed for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 consoles and on i ...
'' (3 – 1 BBY)

* ''
The Force Unleashed ''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' is an action-adventure game developed by LucasArts and part of ''The Force Unleashed'' multimedia project. It was initially developed for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 consoles and on i ...
'' (2008), by Sean Williams (3-2 BBY) (A) * '' The Force Unleashed II'' (2010), by Sean Williams (1 BBY) (A)


''

The Han Solo Adventures ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the origin ...
(2 BBY)''

* ''
Han Solo at Stars' End ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the original ...
'' (1979), by
Brian Daley Brian Charles Daley (December 22, 1947 – February 11, 1996) was an American science fiction novelist. He also adapted for radio the ''Star Wars'' radio dramas and wrote all of its episodes. Biography Daley was born in Englewood, New Jersey a ...
* ''
Han Solo's Revenge ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the original ...
'' (1979), by
Brian Daley Brian Charles Daley (December 22, 1947 – February 11, 1996) was an American science fiction novelist. He also adapted for radio the ''Star Wars'' radio dramas and wrote all of its episodes. Biography Daley was born in Englewood, New Jersey a ...
* ''
Han Solo and the Lost Legacy ''The Han Solo Adventures'' is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' fictional universe by American science-fiction novelist Brian Daley. It follows the smuggling days of Han Solo and Chewbacca two years before the events of the original ...
'' (1980), by
Brian Daley Brian Charles Daley (December 22, 1947 – February 11, 1996) was an American science fiction novelist. He also adapted for radio the ''Star Wars'' radio dramas and wrote all of its episodes. Biography Daley was born in Englewood, New Jersey a ...


''Death Troopers''

* '' Death Troopers'' (2009), by Joe Schreiber (1 BBY) (A)


Rebellion era

This era contains stories taking place within five years after the events of '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.


''Death Star''

* '' Death Star'' (2007), by Michael Reaves &
Steve Perry Stephen Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987, and again from 1995 to 1998. He also wrote/co ...
(1 BBY – 0 BBY)


''Shadow Games''

* ''Shadow Games'' (2011), by Michael Reaves and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (1 BBY – 0 BBY)


''Episode IV: A New Hope''


''Rebel Force'' by Alex Wheeler (0 – 1 ABY)

* ''0 ABY'' ** ''Target'' (2008) (Y) ** ''Hostage'' (2008) (Y) ** ''Renegade'' (2009) (Y) * ''0.5 ABY'' ** ''Firefight'' (2009) (Y) ** ''Trapped'' (2010) (Y) * ''Uprising'' (2010) (1 ABY) (Y)


''Scoundrels''

* ''Winner Lose All—A Lando Calrissian Tale'' (2012), by Timothy Zahn (1-0 BBY) (E) * '' Scoundrels'' (2013), by Timothy Zahn (0 ABY) (A)


'' Galaxy of Fear'' by John Whitman (0.5 ABY) (Y)

* ''
Eaten Alive ''Eaten Alive'' (known under various alternate titles, including ''Death Trap'', ''Horror Hotel'', and ''Starlight Slaughter'', and stylized on the poster as ''Eaten Alive!'') is a 1976 American horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, and written ...
'' (1997) * '' City of the Dead'' (1997) * '' Planet Plague'' (1997) * '' The Nightmare Machine'' (1997) * '' Ghost of the Jedi'' (1997) * '' Army of Terror'' (1997) * '' The Brain Spiders'' (1997) * '' The Swarm'' (1998) * ''
Spore In biology, a spore is a unit of sexual or asexual reproduction that may be adapted for dispersal and for survival, often for extended periods of time, in unfavourable conditions. Spores form part of the life cycles of many plants, algae, ...
'' (1998) * '' The Doomsday Ship'' (1998) * ''
Clones Clone or Clones or Cloning or Cloned or The Clone may refer to: Places * Clones, County Fermanagh * Clones, County Monaghan, a town in Ireland Biology * Clone (B-cell), a lymphocyte clone, the massive presence of which may indicate a patholog ...
'' (1998) * '' The Hunger'' (1998)


''Hand of Judgment'' (0.5 – 0.8 ABY)

* ''
Allegiance An allegiance is a duty of fidelity said to be owed, or freely committed, by the people, subjects or citizens to their state or sovereign. Etymology From Middle English ''ligeaunce'' (see medieval Latin ''ligeantia'', "a liegance"). The ''al- ...
'' (2007), by Timothy Zahn (0.5 ABY) (A) * ''
Choices of One ''Allegiance'' is a '' Star Wars'' novel released in January 2007 by Del Rey. The book was written by Timothy Zahn, and was followed in 2011 with ''Choices of One''. Story The story is set just after '' Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope''. ...
'' (2011), by Timothy Zahn (0.8 ABY)


''Smuggler's Gambit'' (0 – 3 ABY)

* ''Smuggler's Gambit'' (2012), by Kyle Newman, F.J. DeSanto (A)


''Star Wars Galaxies''

* '' Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine'' (2003), by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman (1 ABY) (Y)


''Splinter of the Mind's Eye''

* ''
Splinter of the Mind's Eye ''Splinter of the Mind's Eye'' is a 1978 science-fiction novel written by Alan Dean Foster as a sequel to the film ''Star Wars'' (1977). Originally published in 1978 by Del Rey, a division of Ballantine Books, the book was written with the inte ...
'' (1978), by
Alan Dean Foster Alan Dean Foster (born November 18, 1946) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction. He has written several book series, more than 20 standalone novels, and many novelizations of film scripts. Career ''Star Wars'' Foster was the ghost ...
(2 ABY) (A)


' (2 – 3 ABY) (A)

* ''Razor's Edge'' (2013), by
Martha Wells Martha Wells (born September 1, 1964) is an American writer of speculative fiction. She has published a number of fantasy novels, young adult novels, media tie-ins, short stories, and nonfiction essays on fantasy and science fiction subjects. He ...
(2 ABY) * ''Honor Among Thieves'' (2014), by
James S. A. Corey James S. A. Corey is the pen name used by collaborators Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, authors of the science fiction series '' The Expanse''. The first and last name are taken from Abraham's and Franck's middle names, respectively, and S. A. a ...
(2–3 ABY)


''The Further Adventures''

''24-page read-along book with color illustrations accompanied by a 7-inch 33 1/3 record or cassette.'' * ''Droid World'' (1983), by Archie Goodwin (adapter) and Dick Foes (illustrator) (3 ABY) (Y) * ''Planet of the Hoojibs'' (1983), by
David Michelinie David Michelinie (; born May 6, 1948) is an American comic book writer best known for scripting Marvel Comics' ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and ''Iron Man'' and the DC Comics feature Superman in ''Action Comics''. Among the characters he created or ...
(adapter) and Greg Winters (illustrator) (3 ABY) (Y)


''Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell''

''Vinyl record only, no book.'' * ''Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell'' (1983), by
Brian Daley Brian Charles Daley (December 22, 1947 – February 11, 1996) was an American science fiction novelist. He also adapted for radio the ''Star Wars'' radio dramas and wrote all of its episodes. Biography Daley was born in Englewood, New Jersey a ...
(3 ABY) (Y)


''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''


''Shadows of the Empire''

* ''
Shadows of the Empire ''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' is a 1996 multimedia project created by Lucasfilm. The idea was to create a story set between the films ''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi'', and to explore all commercial possibilities of a ...
'' (1996), by
Steve Perry Stephen Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987, and again from 1995 to 1998. He also wrote/co ...
(3.5 ABY) (A)


''Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''

''24-page read-along book with color illustrations accompanied by a 7-inch 33 1/3 record or cassette.'' * ''The Ewoks Join the Fight'' (1983), by Bonnie Bogart (adapter) & Diane de Groat (illustrator) (4 ABY) (Y)


''Golden Books''

''24-page illustrated children's books by
Golden Books *Western Publishing (1907−2001) — , magazines, and {{C, Children's book publishers, children's books publisher, formerly based in Racine, Wisconsin Racine ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It i ...
'' * ''Journey to Mos Eisley'' (1998), by Jay Rudko (0 BBY) (Y) * ''The Hoth Adventure'' (1998), by Jay Rudko (3 ABY) (Y) * ''Escape from Jabba's Palace'' (1998), by Jay Rudko (4 ABY) (Y) In 2015, the original six ''Star Wars'' films were adapted as Little Golden Books. In 2017, ''A New Hope'' was also released as a Big Golden Book. Additionally, ''Solo: A Star Wars Story'' and the sequel trilogy were adapted. Many other original titles featuring scenes from throughout the saga have been released, including ''I Am a Padawan'' by
Ashley Eckstein Ashley Eckstein (; born September 22, 1981) is an American actress and fashion designer. She is the founder of the fashion label Her Universe. She is best known for voicing the role of Ahsoka Tano throughout the '' Star Wars'' franchise, beginn ...
. An upcoming release will adapt ''The Mandalorian''.


'' The Bounty Hunter Wars''

* ''
The Mandalorian Armor Boba Fett ( ) is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. First appearing in the ''Star Wars Holiday Special'' (1978), where he was voiced by Don Francks, he is an armored bounty hunter featured in both the original and prequel ...
'' (1998), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A) * ''
Slave Ship Slave ships were large cargo ships specially built or converted from the 17th to the 19th century for transporting slaves. Such ships were also known as "Guineamen" because the trade involved human trafficking to and from the Guinea coast ...
'' (1998), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A) * ''
Hard Merchandise Boba Fett ( ) is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. First appearing in the ''Star Wars Holiday Special'' (1978), where he was voiced by Don Francks, he is an armored bounty hunter featured in both the Star W ...
'' (1999), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A)


''The Truce at Bakura''

* '' The Truce at Bakura'' (1993), by
Kathy Tyers Kathy Tyers is an American science fiction author. Biography Kathy Tyers Gillin (née Moore) was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She obtained a degree in microbiology from Montana State University, where she met her first husband, M ...
(4 ABY) (A)


New Republic era

This era takes place from five to 25 years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.


' by William C. Dietz (0 – 5 ABY)

* ''Soldier for the Empire'' (1997) (0 ABY) (Y) (A) * ''5 ABY'' ** ''Rebel Agent'' (1998) (Y) (A) ** ''Jedi Knight'' (1998) (Y) (A)


''

Jedi Prince ''Jedi Prince'' is a series of science fiction young-reader novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe, written by Paul and Hollace Davids. They were published by Bantam Skylark between 1992 and 1993. The series takes place about a year after '' ...
'' by
Paul Paul may refer to: * Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) * Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity *Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chr ...
& Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

* ''
The Glove of Darth Vader ''Jedi Prince'' is a series of science fiction young-reader novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe, written by Paul and Hollace Davids. They were published by Bantam Skylark between 1992 and 1993. The series takes place about a year after '' ...
'' (1992) (Y) * ''
The Lost City of the Jedi ''Jedi Prince'' is a series of science fiction young-reader novels set in the ''Star Wars'' universe, written by Paul and Hollace Davids. They were published by Bantam Skylark between 1992 and 1993. The series takes place about a year after ''R ...
'' (1992) (Y) * '' Zorba the Hutt's Revenge'' (1992) (Y) * '' Mission from Mount Yoda'' (1993) (Y) * '' Queen of the Empire'' (1993) (Y) * '' Prophets of the Dark Side'' (1993) (Y)


''Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor''

* '' Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor'' (2008), by
Matthew Stover Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. He is most well known for his four '' Star Wars'' novels, including the novelization of '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He has also wri ...
(5.5 ABY) (A)


'' X-wing''

# ''
Rogue Squadron Rogue Squadron is a fictional starfighter squadron in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Many surviving members of Red Squadron, the Rebel attack force that Luke Skywalker joins during the Battle of Yavin in '' Star Wars'' (1977). The squadron a ...
'' (1996), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(6.5 ABY) (A) # '' Wedge's Gamble'' (1996), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(6.5 ABY) (A) # '' The Krytos Trap'' (1996), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(7 ABY) (A) # '' The Bacta War'' (1997), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(7 ABY) (A) # ''
Wraith Squadron ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of '' Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron form ...
'' (1998), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(7 ABY) (A) # '' Iron Fist'' (1998), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(7.5 ABY) (A) # ''
Solo Command ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of '' Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron form ...
'' (1999), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(7.5 ABY) (A) # '' Isard's Revenge'' (1999), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(9 ABY) (A) # ''
Starfighters of Adumar ''Star Wars: X-wing'' is a ten-book series of '' Star Wars'' novels by Michael A. Stackpole (who also co-wrote the similarly named comic book series) and Aaron Allston. Stackpole's contributions cover the adventures of a new Rogue Squadron form ...
'' (1999), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(12–13 ABY) (A) # '' Mercy Kill'' (2012), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(13–44 ABY) (A)


''The Courtship of Princess Leia''

* ''
The Courtship of Princess Leia ''The Courtship of Princess Leia'' is a 1994 science fiction novel by American writer Dave Wolverton, part of the Star Wars franchise. It continued the streak of '' New York Times'' Bestsellers, which started with 1991's '' Heir to the Empire' ...
'' (1994), by Dave Wolverton (8 ABY) (A)


''A Forest Apart''

* ''
A Forest Apart ''A Forest Apart'' is a 2003 '' Star Wars'' ebook written by Troy Denning. The novel is set before '' Tatooine Ghost'' in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe timeline. The novel is also available as part of the ''Tatooine Ghost'' paperback () ...
'' (2003), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(8 ABY) (E)


''Tatooine Ghost''

* ''
Tatooine Ghost ''Tatooine Ghost'' is a novel by Troy Denning set in the fictional ''Star Wars'' expanded universe. The book was released on March 1, 2003. Plot The deaths of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, and victory at the Battle of Endor by no means ...
'' (2003), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(8 ABY) (A)


''Mixed up Droid''

* ''Mixed up Droid'' (1995), by Ryder Windham (8 ABY) (A)


'' The Thrawn Trilogy''

* '' Heir to the Empire'' (1991), by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY) (A) * ''
Dark Force Rising The ''Thrawn'' trilogy, also known as the ''Heir to the Empire'' trilogy, is a trilogy of novels set in the '' Star Wars'' universe, written by Timothy Zahn between 1991 and 1993. The first book marked the end of what ''Star Wars'' fandom calls "T ...
'' (1992), by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY) (A) * '' The Last Command'' (1993), by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY) (A)


'' The Dark Empire Trilogy''

* '' Dark Empire'' (1991–1992), by Tom Veitch (10 ABY) (A) * ''
Dark Empire II ''Dark Empire'' is a '' Star Wars'' comic book metaseries produced by Dark Horse Comics. It consists of a six-issue limited series written by Tom Veitch and drawn by Cam Kennedy, followed by a second six-issue limited series by Veitch and Kenned ...
'' (1994–1995), by Tom Veitch (10 ABY) (A) * ''
Empire's End ''Dark Empire'' is a '' Star Wars'' comic book metaseries produced by Dark Horse Comics. It consists of a six-issue limited series written by Tom Veitch and drawn by Cam Kennedy, followed by a second six-issue limited series by Veitch and Kenned ...
'' (1995), by Tom Veitch (11 ABY) (A)


''

Crimson Empire ''Star Wars'' comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film '' Star Wars''. Marvel Comics launched its original series in 1977, beginning with a six-issue comic adaptation of the film and running f ...
''

* ''
Crimson Empire ''Star Wars'' comics have been produced by various comic book publishers since the debut of the 1977 film '' Star Wars''. Marvel Comics launched its original series in 1977, beginning with a six-issue comic adaptation of the film and running f ...
'' (1997), by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley (11 ABY) (A)


'' The Jedi Academy Trilogy''

* ''
Jedi Search The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the even ...
'' (1994), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
(11 ABY) (A) * ''
Dark Apprentice The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the Star Wars in other media, ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around se ...
'' (1994), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
(11 ABY) (A) * ''
Champions of the Force The ''Jedi Academy'' trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. All three books were written by Kevin J. Anderson and published in 1994. The plot takes place around seven years after the event ...
'' (1994), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
(11 ABY) (A)


''I, Jedi''

* '' I, Jedi'' (1998), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(11 ABY) (A)


''The Callista Trilogy''

* ''
Children of the Jedi The Callista trilogy is a series of three '' Star Wars'' novels featuring the ex-Jedi character Callista Ming; while not officially branded as a trilogy, they are often regarded as such. They take place beginning several months after the ''Jed ...
'' (1995), by
Barbara Hambly Barbara Hambly (born August 28, 1951) is an American novelist and screenwriter within the genres of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She is the author of the bestselling Benjamin January mystery series featuring a fre ...
(12–13 ABY) (A) * ''
Darksaber "Darksaber" may refer to: * The Darksaber (fictional weapon) A lightsaber is a fictional energy sword featured throughout the ''Star Wars'' franchise. A typical lightsaber is depicted as a luminescent plasma blade about in length emitted from ...
'' (1995), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
(12–13 ABY) (A) * ''
Planet of Twilight The Callista trilogy is a series of three '' Star Wars'' novels featuring the ex- Jedi character Callista Ming; while not officially branded as a trilogy, they are often regarded as such. They take place beginning several months after the ''Je ...
'' (1997), by
Barbara Hambly Barbara Hambly (born August 28, 1951) is an American novelist and screenwriter within the genres of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and historical fiction. She is the author of the bestselling Benjamin January mystery series featuring a fre ...
(12–13 ABY) (A)


''The Crystal Star''

* '' The Crystal Star'' (1994), by Vonda McIntyre (14 ABY) (A)


'' The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy''

* '' Before the Storm'' (1996), by
Michael P. Kube-McDowell Michael Paul Kube-McDowell (born August 29, 1954), also known as Michael McDowell or Michael P. McDowell, is an American science fiction and non-fiction author. Background Born Michael Paul McDowell on August 29, 1954 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvani ...
(16 ABY) (A) * '' Shield of Lies'' (1997), by
Michael P. Kube-McDowell Michael Paul Kube-McDowell (born August 29, 1954), also known as Michael McDowell or Michael P. McDowell, is an American science fiction and non-fiction author. Background Born Michael Paul McDowell on August 29, 1954 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvani ...
(16 ABY) (A) * '' Tyrant's Test'' (1998), by
Michael P. Kube-McDowell Michael Paul Kube-McDowell (born August 29, 1954), also known as Michael McDowell or Michael P. McDowell, is an American science fiction and non-fiction author. Background Born Michael Paul McDowell on August 29, 1954 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvani ...
(16 ABY) (A)


''The New Rebellion''

* '' The New Rebellion'' (1996), by
Kristine Kathryn Rusch Kristine Kathryn Rusch (born June 4, 1960) is an American writer and editor. She writes under various pseudonyms in multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, and mainstream. Rusch won the Hugo Award for Best Nov ...
(17 ABY) (A)


''The Corellian Trilogy''

* '' Star Wars Legends: Ambush at Corellia'' (1995), by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY) (A) * ''Assault at Selonia'' (1995), by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY) (A) * ''Showdown at Centerpoint'' (1995), by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY) (A)


''

The Hand of Thrawn Grand Admiral Thrawn (full name: Mitth'raw'nuruodo) is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. He is notable for appearing as the eponymous character in the ''Thrawn'' trilogy of novels (1991–1993) by Timothy Zahn. Thrawn is an ...
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* ''
Specter of the Past Grand Admiral Thrawn (full name: Mitth'raw'nuruodo) is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. He is notable for appearing as the eponymous character in the ''Thrawn'' trilogy of novels (1991–1993) by Timothy Zahn. Thrawn is an ...
'' (1997), by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY) (A) * ''
Vision of the Future Grand Admiral Thrawn (full name: Mitth'raw'nuruodo) is a fictional character in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. He is notable for appearing as the eponymous character in the ''Thrawn'' trilogy of novels (1991–1993) by Timothy Zahn. Thrawn is an ...
'' (1998), by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY) (A)


''Scourge''

* ''Scourge'' (2012), by
Jeff Grubb Jeff Grubb (born August 27, 1957) is an author who writes novels, short stories, and comics and a computer and role-playing game designer in the fantasy genre. Grubb worked on the ''Dragonlance'' campaign setting under Tracy Hickman, and the ...
(19 ABY) (A)


''Survivor's Quest''

* '' Fool's Bargain'' (2004), by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY) (E) * '' Survivor's Quest'' (2004), by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY) (A)


''Junior Jedi Knights''

* ''The Golden Globe'' (1995), by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Lyric's World'' (1996), by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Promises'' (1996), by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Anakin's Quest'' (1996), by
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(22 ABY) (Y) * ''Vader's Fortress'' (1997), by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y) * ''Kenobi's Blade'' (1997), by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)


''

Young Jedi Knights ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin ch ...
''

* '' Heirs of the Force'' (1995), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
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Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''
Shadow Academy ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin chi ...
'' (1995), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' The Lost Ones'' (1995), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Lightsabers'' (1996), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''
Darkest Knight ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin chi ...
'' (1996), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Jedi Under Siege'' (1996), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Shards of Alderaan'' (1997), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Diversity Alliance'' (1997), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''
Delusions of Grandeur Grandiose delusions (GD), also known as delusions of grandeur or expansive delusions, are a subtype of delusion that occur in patients with a wide range of psychiatric diseases, including two-thirds of patients in manic state of bipolar disorde ...
'' (1997), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''
Jedi Bounty ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin chi ...
'' (1997), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''
The Emperor's Plague ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin chi ...
'' (1997), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''
Return to Ord Mantell ''Young Jedi Knights'' is a '' Star Wars'' young adult fiction series by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson and his wife Rebecca Moesta. It was published from 1995 to 1998. It covers the Jedi training of Jacen and Jaina Solo, the twin chi ...
'' (1998), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Trouble on Cloud City'' (1998), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Crisis at Crystal Reef'' (1998), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Jedi Shadow'' ( Omnibus – ''Heirs of the Force'', ''Shadow Academy'' & ''The Lost Ones''), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Jedi Sunrise'' (Omnibus – ''Lightsabers'', ''Darkest Knight'', & ''Jedi Under Siege''), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Under the Black Sun'' (Omnibus – ''Return to Ord Mantell'', ''Trouble on Cloud City'', & ''Crisis at Crystal Reef''), by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
&
Rebecca Moesta Rebecca Moesta Anderson (born November 17, 1956) is an American writer and the author of several science fiction books. Early life Rebecca Moesta Anderson was born in Germany to American parents, and raised in Pasadena, California, where she liv ...
(23–24 ABY) (Y)


New Jedi Order era

This era takes place within 25 to 39 years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.


''A Practical Man''

* '' Boba Fett: A Practical Man'' (2006), by Karen Traviss (25 ABY) (E)


''

The New Jedi Order ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
''

* ''
Vector Prime ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
'' (1999), by
R.A. Salvatore Robert Anthony Salvatore (born January 20, 1959) is an American author best known for '' The Legend of Drizzt'', a series of fantasy novels set in the Forgotten Realms and starring the popular character Drizzt Do'Urden. He has also written '' ...
(25 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Tide I: Onslaught'' (2000), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(25 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Tide II: Ruin'' (2000), by
Michael Stackpole Michael Austin Stackpole (born November 27, 1957) is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for his ''Star Wars'' and ''BattleTech'' books. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, but raised in Vermont. He has a BA in history from ...
(25 ABY) (A) * '' Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial'' (2000), by
James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudonym ...
(25 ABY) (A) * '' Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse'' (2000), by
James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudonym ...
(25 ABY) (A) * ''
Balance Point ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
'' (2000), by
Kathy Tyers Kathy Tyers is an American science fiction author. Biography Kathy Tyers Gillin (née Moore) was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She obtained a degree in microbiology from Montana State University, where she met her first husband, M ...
(26 ABY) (A) * '' Recovery'' (2001), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(26 ABY) (E) * '' Edge of Victory I: Conquest'' (2001), by
Greg Keyes Gregory Keyes (born April 11, 1963) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy who has written both original and media-related novels under both the names J. Gregory Keyes and Greg Keyes. Early life Keyes was born in Meridian, Mississip ...
(26 ABY) (A) * '' Edge of Victory II: Rebirth'' (2001), by
Greg Keyes Gregory Keyes (born April 11, 1963) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy who has written both original and media-related novels under both the names J. Gregory Keyes and Greg Keyes. Early life Keyes was born in Meridian, Mississip ...
(27 ABY) (A) * "Emissary of the Void" (2002), by
Greg Keyes Gregory Keyes (born April 11, 1963) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy who has written both original and media-related novels under both the names J. Gregory Keyes and Greg Keyes. Early life Keyes was born in Meridian, Mississip ...
(26–27 ABY), serialized epic published in ''Star Wars Gamer'', issues 8–10, and ''Star Wars Insider'', issues 62–64 (A) * ''
Star by Star A star is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night, but their immense distances from Earth mak ...
'' (2001), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(27 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Journey'' (2002), by Elaine Cunningham (27 ABY) (A) * '' Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream'' (2002), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(27 ABY) (A) * '' Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand'' (2002), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(27 ABY) (A) * '' Traitor'' (2002), by
Matthew Stover Matthew Woodring Stover (born 1962) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. He is most well known for his four '' Star Wars'' novels, including the novelization of '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He has also wri ...
(27 ABY) (A) * '' Destiny's Way'' (2002), by
Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, ''Privateers and Gentlemen'' (1981–1984), a series of hi ...
(28 ABY) (A) * '' Ylesia'' (2002), by
Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, ''Privateers and Gentlemen'' (1981–1984), a series of hi ...
(28 ABY) (E) * '' Force Heretic I: Remnant'' (2003), by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) (A) * '' Force Heretic II: Refugee'' (2003), by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY) (A) * '' Force Heretic III: Reunion'' (2003), by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28–29 ABY) (A) * '' The Final Prophecy'' (2003), by
Greg Keyes Gregory Keyes (born April 11, 1963) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy who has written both original and media-related novels under both the names J. Gregory Keyes and Greg Keyes. Early life Keyes was born in Meridian, Mississip ...
(29 ABY) (A) * ''
The Unifying Force ''Star Wars: The New Jedi Order'' (or ''New Jedi Order'' or ''NJO'') is a series of 19 science fiction novels, published from 1999 to 2003, set in the ''Star Wars'' Expanded Universe. The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of ...
'' (2003), by
James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudonym ...
(29 ABY) (A)


''

The Dark Nest trilogy The ''Dark Nest'' trilogy is a trilogy of science-fiction novels set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy 35–36 years after the Battle of Yavin depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' film. The series serves as a follow up to the events of the ''New ...
''

* ''
The Joiner King The ''Dark Nest'' trilogy is a trilogy of science-fiction novels set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy 35–36 years after the Battle of Yavin depicted in the original ''Star Wars'' film. The series serves as a follow up to the events of the ''New ...
'' (2005), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(35 ABY) (A) * '' The Unseen Queen'' (2005), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(36 ABY) (A) * '' The Swarm War'' (2005), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(36 ABY) (A)


Legacy era

This era takes place 40+ years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''.


'' Legacy of the Force''

* ''
Betrayal Betrayal is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals, between organizations or between individuals and organizations. Oft ...
'' (2006), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(40 ABY) (A) * '' Bloodlines'' (2006), by Karen Traviss (40 ABY) (A) * '' Tempest'' (2006), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(40 ABY) (A) * '' Exile'' (2007), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(40 ABY) (A) * '' Sacrifice'' (2007), by Karen Traviss (40 ABY) (A) * ''
Inferno Inferno may refer to: * Hell, an afterlife place of suffering * Conflagration, a large uncontrolled fire Film * ''L'Inferno'', a 1911 Italian film * ''Inferno'' (1953 film), a film noir by Roy Ward Baker * ''Inferno'' (1973 film), a German t ...
'' (2007), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(40 ABY) (A) * '' Fury'' (2007), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(40 ABY) (A) * '' Revelation'' (2008), by Karen Traviss (40 ABY) (A) * '' Invincible'' (2008), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(41 ABY) (A)


''Crosscurrent''

* '' Crosscurrent'' (2010), by Paul S. Kemp (41 ABY) (A) * ''Riptide'' (2011), by Paul S. Kemp (41 ABY) (A)


''Millennium Falcon''

* ''
Millennium Falcon The ''Millennium Falcon'' is a fictional starship in the '' Star Wars'' franchise. Designed by Joe Johnston for the movie '' Star Wars'' (1977), it has subsequently appeared in '' The Star Wars Holiday Special'' (1978), ''The Empire Strikes Ba ...
'' (2008), by
James Luceno James Luceno (born 1947) is a ''New York Times'' bestselling author, best known for his novels and reference books connected with the '' Star Wars'' franchise and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and (with Brian Daley under the shared pseudonym ...
(60 BBY, 19 BBY, 10 BBY, 5 BBY, 43 ABY) (A)


''Fate of the Jedi''

* ''Outcast'' (2009), by
Aaron Allston Aaron Dale Allston (December 8, 1960 – February 27, 2014) was an American game designer and author of many science fiction books, notably '' Star Wars'' novels. His works as a game designer include game supplements for role-playing games, sever ...
(43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Omen'' (2009), by
Christie Golden Christie Golden (born November 21, 1963) is an American author. She has written many novels and several short stories in fantasy, horror and science fiction. Career Golden has written many novels and several short stories in the fields of science ...
(43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Abyss'' (2009), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Backlash'' (2010), by Aaron Allston (44 ABY) (A) * ''Allies'' (2010), by Christie Golden (44 ABY) (A) * ''Vortex'' (2010), by Troy Denning (44 ABY) (A) * ''Conviction'' (2011), by Aaron Allston (44.5 ABY) (A) * ''Ascension'' (2011), by Christie Golden (44.5 ABY) (A) * ''Apocalypse'' (2012), by Troy Denning (44.5 ABY) (A)


''Crucible''

* ''
Crucible A crucible is a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. While crucibles were historically usually made from clay, they can be made from any material that withstands t ...
'' (2013), by
Troy Denning Troy Denning is an American fantasy and science fiction author and game designer who has written more than two dozen novels. Background Denning grew up in the mountain town of Idaho Springs, Colorado. An avid reader of science fiction and fant ...
(45 ABY) (A)


Short story anthologies

These books contain short Star Wars stories from several notable science-fiction authors with stories that span different timelines. * ''
Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina ''Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina'' (1995) is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional '' Star Wars'' universe. The book is edited by Kevin J. Anderson. It is based on characters seen in the Mos Eisley cantina, a shady bar filled with ...
'' (1995), edited by
Kevin J. Anderson Kevin James Anderson (born March 27, 1962) is an American science fiction author. He has written spin-off novels for ''Star Wars'', ''StarCraft'', '' Titan A.E.'' and ''The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the co-author of the ''Dune'' pre ...
(0–3 ABY) (E) * ''
Tales from Jabba's Palace ''Tales from Jabba's Palace'' is an anthology of short stories set in the fictional '' Star Wars'' universe. The book was edited by Kevin J. Anderson and published on December 1, 1995 by Bantam Spectra. Contents * Introduction # "A Boy and Hi ...
'' (1995), edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY) * '' Tales of the Bounty Hunters'' (1996), edited by Kevin J. Anderson (3 ABY) * ''
Tales from the Empire ''Tales from the Empire'' (1997) is an anthology of short story, short stories set in the fictional ''Star Wars'' universe. The book is edited by Peter Schweighofer. The centerpoint of the anthology is a short novel by Timothy Zahn and Michael A ...
'' (1997), edited by Peter Schweighofer (Various) (4 ABY) * '' Tales from the New Republic'' (1999), edited by Peter Schweighofer and Craig Carey (Various) (4 ABY) * '' Star Wars: Science Adventures'' (1999), authored by Jude Watson and K.D. Burkett. * ''
Crisis of Faith A crisis of faith is a deep and painful questioning, loss, or transformation of belief. Commonly, the term is used in reference to a crisis of religious faith, such as doubt about the existence or doubt about the goodness of God, but it can also b ...
'' (2011), authored by Timthy Zahn.


Other

Non-canon stories that are not part of the ''Star Wars Legends'' branding.


Notes


References

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* Star Wars Book series introduced in 1976 Star Wars Novels based on films