Star Wars ''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop-culture Cultural impact of S ...

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epic Epic commonly refers to: * Epic poetry, a long narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation * Epic film, a genre of film with heroic elements Epic or EPIC may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and medi ...

space-opera Space opera is a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes space warfare, with use of melodramatic, risk-taking space adventures, relationships, and chivalric romance. Set mainly or entirely in outer space, it features technological and socia ...

media franchise A media franchise, also known as a multimedia franchise, is a collection of related media in which several derivative works have been produced from an original creative work of fiction, such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or ...

, centered on a film series 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 ''

'' (1977), '' The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980), and '' Return of the Jedi'' (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, 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 Terence Dean Brooks (born January 8, 1944) is an American writer of fantasy fiction. He writes mainly epic fantasy, and has also written two film novelizations. He has written 23 ''New York Times'' bestsellers during his writing career, and has ...

(32 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (junior novel) (1999), by Patricia Wrede (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 ''The ...

(22 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' (junior novelization) (2002), by Patricia Wrede (22 BBY) (Y) * '' Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008), by

Karen Traviss Karen Traviss is a science fiction author from Wiltshire, England. She is the author of the ''Wess'Har'' series, and has written tie-in material based on '' Star Wars'', '' Gears of War'', ''Halo'', ''G.I. Joe'' and the newest ''Nomad'' Series wo ...

(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 writ ...

(19 BBY) (A) * ''Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'' (junior novel) (2005), by Patricia Wrede (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 ghos ...

(0 BBY-0 ABY) (A) * '' Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980), by

Donald F. Glut Donald F. Glut (; born February 19, 1944) is an American writer, motion picture film director, and screenwriter. He is best known for writing The Empire Strikes Back (novel), the novelization of the second ''Star Wars'' film, ''The Empire Strikes ...

(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

(4 ABY)

William Shakespeare's Star Wars

* ''William Shakespeare's The Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First'' (2015), by

Ian Doescher Ian Doescher (born 1977) is an American fiction writer, best known as the author of the plays in the ''William Shakespeare's Star Wars trilogy'' series, '' Verily, a New Hope'' (2013), ''The Empire Striketh Back'' (2014), and ''The Jedi Doth Ret ...

(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'', 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 W ...

(0 ABY) * "Orientation" (#157, April 2015) by John Jackson Miller (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

(34 ABY) * "Scorched" (#165, May 2016) by

Delilah S. Dawson Delilah S. Dawson (born 21 October 1977) is an American author, primarily of fantasy and science fiction. She writes fantasy as Lila Bowen, and has written erotica as Ava Lovelace. Her works include '' Star Wars'' tie-in fiction (novels '' Star ...

(28 ABY) * "TK-146275" (#166, June 2016) by Sylvain Neuvel (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 (podcast), Escape Pod'' from 2010, when she took over from Steve Eley, until 2012, when she was rep ...

(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 W ...

(0 BBY) * "The Luckless Rodian" by Renee Ahdieh (0 BBY) * "Not for Nothing" by

(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 ...

(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 Richard William Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Gordie Lachance in the film ''Stand by Me (film), Stand by Me'', Joey Trotta in '' ...

(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" by

Kieron Gillen Kieron Michael Gillen (; born 30 September 1975) is a British comic book writer and former video game and music journalist. In comics, Gillen is known for ''Phonogram'' and ''The Wicked + The Divine'', both co-created with artist Jamie McKelvie ...

(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 (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 and w ...

(34 ABY) * "Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing", by

(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 (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

*"The Ghosts of Maul" by

Michael Moreci Michael Moreci is a comic author and novelist writing in the science fiction and horror genres. Notable original works include critically acclaimed military horror comic series ''Burning Fields'' and space comic series ''Roche Limit'', which w ...

*"Blood Moon Uprising" by Vera Strange *"Luke on the Bright Side" by

Sam Maggs Sam Maggs (born November 10, 1988) is a Canadian-American author of books, comics and video games, and is known especially for her work on ''The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy'' and ''Marvel Action: Captain Marvel''. Early life and education Ma ...

*"Masters" by Tessa Gratton *"Through the Turbulence" by Roseanne A. Brown

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 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 ''

'', 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

(21.5 BBY) (Y) * ''The Clone Wars: Wild Space'' (2008), by

Karen Miller Karen Miller is an Australian writer. She is best known for ''The Innocent Mage'', the first book in her duology ''Kingmaker, Kingbreaker''. Biography Miller was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and moved to Australia at the age of t ...

(21.5 BBY) (A) * ''The Clone Wars: No Prisoners'' (2009), by

(21 BBY) (A)

''Clone Wars: Gambit'' by
Karen Miller Karen Miller is an Australian writer. She is best known for ''The Innocent Mage'', the first book in her duology ''Kingmaker, Kingbreaker''. Biography Miller was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and moved to Australia at the age of t ...
(21 BBY)

* ''

Stealth Stealth may refer to: Military *Stealth technology, technology used to conceal ships, aircraft, and missiles **Stealth aircraft, aircraft which use stealth technology **Stealth ground vehicle, ground vehicles which use stealth technology ** Stea ...

'' (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

(22 BBY) * "Omega Squad: Targets" (2005), by

(21 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #81 and ''Republic Commando: Triple Zero'' * '' Republic Commando: Triple Zero'' (2006), by

(21 BBY) * "Republic Commando: Odds" (2006), by

(21 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #87 and ''Republic Commando: True Colors'' * '' Republic Commando: True Colors'' (2007), by

(21 BBY) * '' Republic Commando: Order 66'' (2008), by

(19 BBY)

=''Imperial Commando''

= * '' Imperial Commando: 501st'' (2009), by

(19 BBY)

Clone Wars Clone Wars may refer to: Star Wars Film and television * ''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' (2003 TV series), an American animated television series set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy * ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008 TV series), an American 3D CGI anim ...

* ''

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 20 ...

'' (2003), by

(21.5 BBY) (A) * ''

The Cestus Deception ''The Cestus Deception'' is a science fiction novel by Steven Barnes set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy during the Clone Wars. The book takes place one year after the Battle of Geonosis in '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'', and ...

'' (2004), by

Steven Barnes Steven Barnes (born March 1, 1952) is an American science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writer. He has written novels, short fiction, screen plays for television, scripts for comic books, animation, newspaper copy, and magazine articles. Career ...

(21.5 BBY) (A) * '' The Hive'' (2004), by

(21.5 BBY) (E) (A) * ''

Jedi Trial ''Jedi Trial'' is a science fiction novel by David Sherman and Dan Cragg. It is set in the '' Star Wars'' galaxy during the Clone Wars, 2.5 years after the Battle of Geonosis in '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'', and 19.5 ...

'' (2004), by

David Sherman David Sherman (1958 - November 16, 2022) was an American novelist who dealt overwhelmingly with military themes at the small-unit tactical level. His experiences as a United States Marine informed his writings. Early life and education Sher ...

Dan Cragg Dan Cragg (born September 6, 1939) is an American science fiction author. Biography Cragg was born in Rochester, Newy York. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1980, retiring with the rank of Sergeant Major. He served two tours of d ...

(21.5 BBY) (A) * '' Yoda: Dark Rendezvous'' (2004), by

Sean Stewart Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Irish English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name ''Yohanan'' (), Seán (anglicized as ''Shaun/Shawn/ Shon'') and Séan (Ulster variant; angliciz ...

(20 BBY) * '' MedStar I: Battle Surgeons'' (2004), by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY) (A) * '' MedStar II: Jedi Healer'' (2004), by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (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 pseudony ...

(19 BBY) (A)

''Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''

* '' Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader'' (2005), by

(19 BBY) (A) * ''Kenobi'' (2013), by John Jackson Miller (19 BBY) (A) * "Incognito" (2013), by John Jackson Miller (19 BBY) in ''Star Wars Insider'' #143 and ''Kenobi'' (A)

''
Coruscant Nights ''Coruscant Nights'' is a trilogy of novels by Michael Reaves. The series is set in the '' Star Wars'' universe The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of mat ...
'' (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 ''The Last of the Jedi'' is a series of young adult science-fiction novels written 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 Nati ...
'' 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 L ...
(18 BBY)

* '' The Desperate Mission'' (2005) (Y) * '' Dark Warning'' (2005) (Y) * ''

Underworld The underworld, also known as the netherworld or hell, is the supernatural world of the dead in various religious traditions and myths, located below the world of the living. Chthonic is the technical adjective for things of the 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 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 ...
''

* ''

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 Ann Carol Crispin (April 5, 1950 – September 6, 2013) was an American science fiction writer, the author of twenty-three published novels. She wrote several ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Wars'' novelizations, and created an original science fiction ...

(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). Th ...

'' (1997), by

(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). T ...

'' (1998), by

(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 p ...
''

* ''

Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu 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 p ...

'' (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 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 ...

'' (1983), by

(4 BBY) * ''

Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka 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 p ...

'' (1983), by

(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 ...
'' (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 ...

'' (2008), by Sean Williams (3-2 BBY) (A) * ''

The Force Unleashed II ''Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II'' is an action-adventure game, action-adventure platform game, platform video game developed and published by LucasArts. It is the second installment of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (project), ''The Force U ...

'' (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 original ...
(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 ...

* ''

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 origi ...

'' (1979), by

* ''

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

''Death Troopers''

* ''

Death Troopers ''Death Troopers'' is a ''Star Wars'' novel written by Joe Schreiber. Schreiber's idea was to create a horror story in the ''Star Wars'' universe that pulled from horror movies he enjoyed such as '' The Shining'' and ''Alien''. The novel is th ...

'' (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 (1 BBY – 0 BBY)

''Shadow Games''

* ''Shadow Games'' (2011), by Michael Reaves and

Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff (born 1954) is an American sci-fi and fantasy author. Personal life Bohnhoff, mother of three, has been married since 1981 to Jeff Bohnhoff. The couple and their children are members of the Baháʼí Faith. She began her ...

(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 Timothy Zahn (born September 1, 1951) is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of ''Star Wars'' List of Star Wars books, books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, ''Thrawn'' series, and has publis ...

(1-0 BBY) (E) * '' Scoundrels'' (2013), by

(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, f ...

'' (1998) * '' The Doomsday Ship'' (1998) * '' Clones'' (1998) * '' The Hunger'' (1998)

''Hand of Judgment'' (0.5 – 0.8 ABY)

* '' Allegiance'' (2007), by

(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''. T ...

'' (2011), by

(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 in ...

'' (1978), by

(2 ABY) (A)

' (2 – 3 ABY) (A)

* ''Razor's Edge'' (2013), by Martha Wells (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. ar ...

(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 (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

(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 (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'' * ''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 Kevin Wayne Jeter (born March 26, 1950) is an American science fiction and horror author known for his literary writing style, dark themes, and paranoid, unsympathetic characters. He has written novels set in the ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Wars' ...

(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 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 preque ...

'' (1999), by K.W. Jeter (0–4 ABY) (A)

''The Truce at Bakura''

* ''

The Truce at Bakura ''The Truce at Bakura'' is a 1993 '' Star Wars'' spin-off novel by Kathy Tyers. It takes place immediately after the events depicted in the film ''Return of the Jedi'' (1983) and before those of the young-reader series '' Jedi Prince'' (1992–199 ...

'' (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, Mar ...

(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 William C. Dietz (born 1945) is an American science fiction writer, principally of military science fiction novels and video game novelizations. Early life and career Dietz grew up in the Seattle area and served in both the Navy and in the Marin ...
(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 & Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

* '' The Glove of Darth Vader'' (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 '' ...

'' (1992) (Y) * ''

Zorba the Hutt's Revenge ''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) * ''

Mission from Mount Yoda ''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 '' ...

'' (1993) (Y) * ''

Queen of the Empire ''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 '' ...

'' (1993) (Y) * ''

Prophets of the Dark Side ''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 ...

'' (1993) (Y)

''Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor''

* ''

Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the protagonist of the original film trilogy of the ''Star Wars'' franchise created by George Lucas. Portrayed by Mark Hamill, Luke first appeared in ''Star Wars'' (1977), and he returned in '' The ...

'' (2008), by

(5.5 ABY) (A)

'' X-wing''

# '' Rogue Squadron'' (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 ''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 forme ...

'' (1996), by

(6.5 ABY) (A) # ''

The Krytos Trap ''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 formed ...

'' (1996), by

(7 ABY) (A) # '' The Bacta War'' (1997), by

(7 ABY) (A) # '' Wraith Squadron'' (1998), by Aaron Allston (7 ABY) (A) # '' Iron Fist'' (1998), by Aaron Allston (7.5 ABY) (A) # '' Solo Command'' (1999), by Aaron Allston (7.5 ABY) (A) # '' Isard's Revenge'' (1999), by

(9 ABY) (A) # '' Starfighters of Adumar'' (1999), by Aaron Allston (12–13 ABY) (A) # ''

Mercy Kill ''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 forme ...

'' (2012), by Aaron Allston (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 John David Wolverton (May 28, 1957 – January 14, 2022), better known by his pen names Dave Wolverton and David Farland, was an American author, editor, and instructor of online writing workshops and groups. He wrote in several genres but was ...

(8 ABY) (A)

''A Forest Apart''

* '' A Forest Apart'' (2003), by Troy Denning (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 (8 ABY) (A)

''Mixed up Droid''

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

''
The Thrawn Trilogy 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 i ...
''

* ''

Heir to the Empire 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 ...

'' (1991), by

(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 "Th ...

'' (1992), by

(9 ABY) (A) * '' The Last Command'' (1993), by

(9 ABY) (A)

''
The Dark Empire Trilogy ''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 Kennedy, ...
''

* ''

Dark Empire ''Dark Empire'' is a ''Star Wars'' comic book metaseries produced by Dark Horse Comics. It consists of a six-issue Limited series (comics), limited series written by Tom Veitch and drawn by Cam Kennedy, followed by a second six-issue limited seri ...

'' (1991–1992), by

Tom Veitch Tom Veitch (September 26, 1941 – February 14, 2022) was an American writer, known for his work in the comic book industry. He was also a novelist and a poet. He was the brother of comics writer and artist Rick Veitch. Early life Veitch was ...

(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 Kennedy, ...

'' (1994–1995), by

(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 Kennedy ...

'' (1995), by

(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 fo ...
''

* ''

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 fo ...

'' (1997), by Mike Richardson,

Randy Stradley Randy Stradley (born March 4, 1956) is an American comic book writer and editor, who spent 35 years in an executive position at Dark Horse Comics. He has written under pseudonyms Mick Harrison and Welles Hartley. Career Stradley began working ...

(11 ABY) (A)

'' The Jedi Academy Trilogy''

* '' Jedi Search'' (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 literature#Novels, The X-Files'', and with Brian Herbert is the ...

(11 ABY) (A) * ''

Dark Apprentice 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

(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

(11 ABY) (A)

''I, Jedi''

* ''

I, Jedi ''I, Jedi'' is a novel, written by Michael A. Stackpole that is set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy. It was the first ''Star Wars'' novel written in the first-person perspective of a character never seen in the movies. The novel takes place aroun ...

'' (1998), by

(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 (12–13 ABY) (A) * '' Darksaber'' (1995), by

(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 ''Jedi ...

'' (1997), by Barbara Hambly (12–13 ABY) (A)

''The Crystal Star''

* ''

The Crystal Star ''The Crystal Star'' is a bestselling 1994 '' Star Wars'' novel written by Vonda N. McIntyre and published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set ten years after the Battle of Endor in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe. Plot Background Jacen ...

'' (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 ''The Black Fleet Crisis'' is a trilogy set in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe. The books take place 16 years after '' Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope''. All three novels were authored by Michael P. Kube-McDowell and published by Bantam ...

'' (1997), by

(16 ABY) (A) * '' Tyrant's Test'' (1998), by

(16 ABY) (A)

''The New Rebellion''

* ''

The New Rebellion ''The New Rebellion'' is a 1996 New York Times Bestseller, bestselling ''Star Wars'' novel written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch and published by Bantam Spectra. The novel is set thirteen years after the Battle of Endor in the Star Wars expanded univ ...

'' (1996), by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (17 ABY) (A)

''The Corellian Trilogy''

* '' Star Wars Legends: Ambush at Corellia'' (1995), by

Roger MacBride Allen Roger MacBride Allen (born September 26, 1957) is an American science fiction author. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and grew up outside of Washington, D.C., graduating from Walt Whitman High School. He graduated from Boston University ...

(18 ABY) (A) * ''Assault at Selonia'' (1995), by

(18 ABY) (A) * ''Showdown at Centerpoint'' (1995), by

(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 ...
''

* ''

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 i ...

'' (1997), by

(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 i ...

'' (1998), by

(19 ABY) (A)

''Scourge''

* ''Scourge'' (2012), by Jeff Grubb (19 ABY) (A)

''Survivor's Quest''

* '' Fool's Bargain'' (2004), by

(22 ABY) (E) * ''

Survivor's Quest ''Survivor's Quest'' is a novel set in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe, published by Del Rey on February 1, 2004. Written by Timothy Zahn, it is a sequel to Zahn's 1998 ''Star Wars'' novel ''Vision of the Future''. Setting ''Survivor's Que ...

'' (2004), by

(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 li ...

(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 c ...
''

* ''

Heirs of the Force ''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 chil ...

'' (1995), by

(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 chil ...

'' (1995), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' The Lost Ones'' (1995), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

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'' (1996), by

(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 chil ...

'' (1996), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

Jedi Under Siege ''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 chil ...

'' (1996), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

Shards of Alderaan ''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 chil ...

'' (1997), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

Diversity Alliance ''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 chil ...

'' (1997), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

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'' (1997), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Jedi Bounty'' (1997), by

(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 chil ...

'' (1997), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Return to Ord Mantell'' (1998), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''

Trouble on Cloud City ''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 c ...

'' (1998), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * '' Crisis at Crystal Reef'' (1998), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Jedi Shadow'' (

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– ''Heirs of the Force'', ''Shadow Academy'' & ''The Lost Ones''), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Jedi Sunrise'' (Omnibus – ''Lightsabers'', ''Darkest Knight'', & ''Jedi Under Siege''), by

(23–24 ABY) (Y) * ''Under the Black Sun'' (Omnibus – ''Return to Ord Mantell'', ''Trouble on Cloud City'', & ''Crisis at Crystal Reef''), by

(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

(25 ABY) (E)

'' The New Jedi Order''

* ''

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

(25 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Tide I: Onslaught'' (2000), by

(25 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Tide II: Ruin'' (2000), by

(25 ABY) (A) * '' Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial'' (2000), by

(25 ABY) (A) * '' Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse'' (2000), by

(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

(26 ABY) (A) * ''

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'' (2001), by Troy Denning (26 ABY) (E) * '' Edge of Victory I: Conquest'' (2001), by

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(26 ABY) (A) * '' Edge of Victory II: Rebirth'' (2001), by

(27 ABY) (A) * "Emissary of the Void" (2002), by

(26–27 ABY), serialized epic published in ''Star Wars Gamer'', issues 8–10, and ''Star Wars Insider'', issues 62–64 (A) * ''

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'' (2001), by Troy Denning (27 ABY) (A) * '' Dark Journey'' (2002), by

Elaine Cunningham Elaine Cunningham (born August 12, 1957 in New York City) is an American fantasy and science fiction author, especially known for her contributions to the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role playing game campaign setting of Forgotten Realms. Biograph ...

(27 ABY) (A) * '' Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream'' (2002), by Aaron Allston (27 ABY) (A) * '' Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand'' (2002), by Aaron Allston (27 ABY) (A) * ''

Traitor Treason is the crime of attacking a state authority to which one owes allegiance. This typically includes acts such as participating in a war against one's native country, attempting to overthrow its government, spying on its military, its diplo ...

'' (2002), by

(27 ABY) (A) * ''

Destiny's Way ''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 ...

'' (2002), by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY) (A) * ''

Ylesia ''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 ...

'' (2002), by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY) (E) * '' Force Heretic I: Remnant'' (2003), by Sean Williams &

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(28 ABY) (A) * '' Force Heretic II: Refugee'' (2003), by Sean Williams &

(28 ABY) (A) * '' Force Heretic III: Reunion'' (2003), by Sean Williams &

(28–29 ABY) (A) * ''

The Final Prophecy ''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

(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

(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 ''Ne ...
''

* ''

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 (35 ABY) (A) * ''

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'' (2005), by Troy Denning (36 ABY) (A) * ''

The Swarm War 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 (36 ABY) (A)

Legacy era

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

'' Legacy of the Force''

* '' Betrayal'' (2006), by Aaron Allston (40 ABY) (A) * ''

Bloodlines Bloodline most commonly refers to heredity. Bloodline, bloodlines, blood line or blood lines may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Comics * Bloodlines (comics), ''Bloodlines'' (comics), a 1993 DC Comics crossover * ''Colossus: Blood ...

'' (2006), by

(40 ABY) (A) * '' Tempest'' (2006), by Troy Denning (40 ABY) (A) * ''

Exile Exile is primarily penal expulsion from one's native country, and secondarily expatriation or prolonged absence from one's homeland under either the compulsion of circumstance or the rigors of some high purpose. Usually persons and peoples suf ...

'' (2007), by Aaron Allston (40 ABY) (A) * ''

Sacrifice Sacrifice is the offering of material possessions or the lives of animals or humans to a deity as an act of propitiation or worship. Evidence of ritual animal sacrifice has been seen at least since ancient Hebrews and Greeks, and possibly exi ...

'' (2007), by

(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), ''Inferno'' (1953 film), a film noir by Roy Ward Baker * Inferno (1973 fi ...

'' (2007), by Troy Denning (40 ABY) (A) * '' Fury'' (2007), by Aaron Allston (40 ABY) (A) * '' Revelation'' (2008), by

(40 ABY) (A) * '' Invincible'' (2008), by Troy Denning (41 ABY) (A)

''Crosscurrent''

* '' Crosscurrent'' (2010), by

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(41 ABY) (A) * ''Riptide'' (2011), by

(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 Back ...

'' (2008), by

(60 BBY, 19 BBY, 10 BBY, 5 BBY, 43 ABY) (A)

''Fate of the Jedi''

* ''Outcast'' (2009), by Aaron Allston (43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Omen'' (2009), by

(43.5 ABY) (A) * ''Abyss'' (2009), by Troy Denning (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'' (2013), by Troy Denning (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 wi ...

'' (1995), edited by

(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 ...

'' (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 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. Stackpol ...

'' (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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Books A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically composed of many pages (made of papyrus, parchment, vellum, or paper) bound together and protected by a cover. The technical term for this physical ar ...

Book series introduced in 1976

Novels based on films

Film and television adaptations

William Shakespeare's Star Wars

Disney canon stories (2014–present)

Short stories

''Star Wars Insider'' (2014–present)

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

"The Perfect Weapon"

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

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

''Canto Bight'' (December 2017)

Stories of Jedi and Sith (June 2022)

Children's books

Original ''Star Wars Legends'' stories

Before the Republic era

Old Galactic Republic era

Rise of the Empire era

''Episode II: Attack of the Clones''

'' The Clone Wars''

''Clone Wars: Gambit'' by Karen Miller Karen Miller is an Australian writer. She is best known for ''The Innocent Mage'', the first book in her duology ''Kingmaker, Kingbreaker''. Biography Miller was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and moved to Australia at the age of t ... (21 BBY)

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

'' Republic Commando''

=''Imperial Commando''

Clone Wars Clone Wars may refer to: Star Wars Film and television * ''Star Wars: Clone Wars'' (2003 TV series), an American animated television series set in the ''Star Wars'' galaxy * ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' (2008 TV series), an American 3D CGI anim ...

''Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''

''Coruscant Nights ''Coruscant Nights'' is a trilogy of novels by Michael Reaves. The series is set in the '' Star Wars'' universe The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of mat ...'' (18.8 – 17 BBY)

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

''The Han Solo Trilogy ''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 ...''

''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 p ...''

''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 ...'' (3 – 1 BBY)

''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 original ... (2 BBY)''

''Death Troopers''

Rebellion era

''Death Star''

''Shadow Games''

''Episode IV: A New Hope''

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

''Scoundrels''

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

''Hand of Judgment'' (0.5 – 0.8 ABY)

''Smuggler's Gambit'' (0 – 3 ABY)

''Star Wars Galaxies''

''Splinter of the Mind's Eye''

' (2 – 3 ABY) (A)

''The Further Adventures''

''Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell''

''Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back''

''Shadows of the Empire''

''Episode VI: Return of the Jedi''

''Golden Books''

'' The Bounty Hunter Wars''

''The Truce at Bakura''

New Republic era

' by William C. Dietz William C. Dietz (born 1945) is an American science fiction writer, principally of military science fiction novels and video game novelizations. Early life and career Dietz grew up in the Seattle area and served in both the Navy and in the Marin ... (0 – 5 ABY)

''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 & Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

''Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor''

'' X-wing''

''The Courtship of Princess Leia''

''A Forest Apart''

''Tatooine Ghost''

''Mixed up Droid''

''The Thrawn Trilogy 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 i ...''

''The Dark Empire Trilogy ''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 Kennedy, ...''

''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 fo ...''

'' The Jedi Academy Trilogy''

''I, Jedi''

''The Callista Trilogy''

''The Crystal Star''

'' The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy''

''The New Rebellion''

''The Corellian Trilogy''

''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 ...''

''Scourge''

''Survivor's Quest''

''Junior Jedi Knights''

''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 c ...''

New Jedi Order era

''A Practical Man''

'' The New Jedi Order''

''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 ''Ne ...''

Legacy era

''Clone Wars: Gambit'' by
Karen Miller Karen Miller is an Australian writer. She is best known for ''The Innocent Mage'', the first book in her duology ''Kingmaker, Kingbreaker''. Biography Miller was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and moved to Australia at the age of t ...
(21 BBY)

''
Coruscant Nights ''Coruscant Nights'' is a trilogy of novels by Michael Reaves. The series is set in the '' Star Wars'' universe The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of mat ...
'' (18.8 – 17 BBY)

''
The Han Solo Trilogy ''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 ...
''

''
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 p ...
''

''
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 ...
'' (3 – 1 BBY)

''
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 original ...
(2 BBY)''

' by
William C. Dietz William C. Dietz (born 1945) is an American science fiction writer, principally of military science fiction novels and video game novelizations. Early life and career Dietz grew up in the Seattle area and served in both the Navy and in the Marin ...
(0 – 5 ABY)

''
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 & Hollace Davids (5 ABY)

''
The Thrawn Trilogy 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 i ...
''

''
The Dark Empire Trilogy ''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 Kennedy, ...
''

''
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 fo ...
''

''
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 ...
''

''
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 c ...
''

''
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 ''Ne ...
''