Here’s your official guide to Star wars Books of legends in chronological order. A few months before the first Star wars When the film hit theaters in 1977, readers were introduced to George Lucas’s galaxy far, far away through the 1976 novelization. When the film became a huge hit, the franchise continued to expand with original novels, including one by Alan Dean Foster. Shard of the Mind’s Eyewritten to be adapted as a low-budget film if necessary. Modern Star wars The Expanded Universe really began in 1991 with a book by Timothy Zahn. Heir to the EmpireThe first novel in the bestselling Thrawn trilogy.
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, they wanted to give creative freedom to new filmmakers and make it easier for new readers to become immersed in the world of cinema. Star wars. April 25, 2014. Star wars The Expanded Universe has been renamed Legends, and all stories published from now on will follow the new official canon. Many of the new Star wars movies and TV shows contain story elements originating in Legends, so here’s your guide to every Expanded Universe book, in chronological order. note that This does not include choose-your-own-adventure stories, simple adaptations, comic books, or stories of controversial “canonicality.”“
Star Wars books set at the dawn of the Jedi era
37,000 BBY – 25,000 BBY
Although the origins of the Jedi Order have already been mentioned previously in Star wars reference guides and stories set in the era began being published in 2012. Comic series Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi John Ostrander and Jan Duursema reveal how Force-sensitives from across the galaxy arrived on the planet Tython to form the Order of the Je’Daiah..
It also features the Rakatan Infinite Empire, first mentioned in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game. The series ran for 15 issues and has one spin-off novel, set around the same time as the first comic arc.
- Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void Tim Lebbon
Star Wars books set during the Old Republic era
25,000 BBY – 1,000 BBY
This era spans a thousand generations in which “…the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the old Republic.” The stories of the ancient Jedi Knights were first told through Tales of the Jedi comics, but gained greater recognition thanks to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video games.
Online game Star Wars: The Old Republic has further expanded this era, received various additions, and is the only project regularly releasing new Legends content. TThe era of the Old Republic ends approximately 1000 years before Star wars movies with the Sith’s apparent defeat.
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Old Republic (novels related to video games)
- Revan Drew Karpyshyn
- Deceived Paul S. Kemp
- Red harvest Joe Schreiber
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Old Republic (novels related to video games)
- Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams
- Destruction Drew Karpyshyn
- knight errant John Jackson Miller
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Darth Bane Drew Karpyshyn
- Path of Destruction
- Rule of two
- Dynasty of Evil
Star Wars books set during the rise of the Empire
1000 BBY – 0 BBY
After the defeat of the Sith and the reorganization of the Galactic Republic, the galaxy enjoys 1,000 years of peace. Unknown to the Jedi, Darth Bane was the last survivor and had reformed the Sith under his “Rule of Two” doctrine. Instead of increasing their numbers, there would only be one master and apprentice at a time, and the Sith would conquer the Republic from within. The Sith Plan culminates in the events Star wars prequel trilogy when Darth Sidious declares himself Emperor Palpatine and destroys the Jedi Orderturning Anakin Skywalker to the dark side as his apprentice Darth Vader.
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Jedi Apprentice (Books 1–18)
- Rising Power Dave Wolverton
- Dark Rival Jude Watson
- Hidden Past Jude Watson
- Crown Sign Jude Watson
- Defenders of the Dead Jude Watson
- Uncertain path Jude Watson
- Captive Temple Jude Watson
- Day of Reckoning Jude Watson
- Fight for the truth Jude Watson
- Destroyed World Jude Watson
- Deadly Hunter Jude Watson
- Evil experiment Jude Watson
- Dangerous Rescue Jude Watson
- The ties that bind Jude Watson
- Death of Hope Jude Watson
- Call for revenge Jude Watson
- The only witness Jude Watson
- The threat is within Jude Watson
- Mol: Blocking Joe Schreiber
- Darth Maul: Saboteur (e-book) by James Luceno
- Cloak of Deception James Luceno
- Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter Michael Reeves
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STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE
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Novelization for adults by Terry Brooks
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Junior novelization by Patricia K. Wrede
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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Episode I Log
- Anakin Skywalker Todd Strasser
- Queen Amidala Jude Watson
- Darth Maul Jude Watson
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Darth Plagueis James Luceno
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The story began 35 years ago Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and ends shortly after the film.
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- Jedi Apprentice: Deceptions Special Edition Jude Watson
- Rogue Planet Greg Bear
- Jedi Apprentice: Disciples Special Edition Jude Watson
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Jedi Quest (Introductory novel and book 1) by Jude Watson
- The path to truth
- The student’s path
- Outgoing flight Timothy Zahn
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Jedi Quest (Books 2–10) by Jude Watson
- Jedi Trail
- Dangerous games
- Master of Disguise
- School of Fear
- Shadow Trap
- Moment of truth
- Changing of the guard
- False world
- Final fight
- Coming Storm Alan Dean Foster
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STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES
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Novelization for adults by R. A. Salvatore
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Junior novelization by Patricia K. Wrede
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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Boba Fett (Books 1–3)
- Fight for survival Terry Bisson
- Cross-fire Terry Bisson
- Labyrinth of Deception Elizabeth Hand
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Legacy of the Jedi Jude Watson
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This story takes place 6 months after Star wars. Episode II – Attack of the Clonesbut its placement on the timeline has been changed in Star Wars: The Reader’s Essential Companion Pablo Hidalgo.
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Cestus’ Deception Stephen Barnes
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This story takes place 1 year after Star wars. Episode II – Attack of the Clonesbut its placement on the timeline has been changed in Star Wars: The Reader’s Essential Companion Pablo Hidalgo.
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Hive (e-book) by Stephen Barnes
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Action takes place during events Cestus’ Deception.
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Secrets of the Jedi Jude Watson
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This story took place 7 months ago. Star wars. Episode III – Revenge of the Sithbut its placement on the timeline has been changed in Star Wars: The Reader’s Essential Companion Pablo Hidalgo.
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Jedi trial David Sherman and Dan Cragg
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This story was originally set 6 months ago Star wars. Episode III – Revenge of the Sithbut its placement on the timeline has been changed in Star Wars: The Reader’s Essential Companion Pablo Hidalgo.
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STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS (Movie)
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Novelization for adults by Karen Traviss
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Junior novelization by Tracy West
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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The Clone Wars: Secret Missions Ryder Windham
- 1: Breakout Squad
- 2: Curse of the Black Hole Pirates
- 3: Duel at the Shattered Rock
- 4: Guardians of the Chiss Key
- The Clone Wars: Wild Space Karen Miller
- Boba Fett (Book 4) Elizabeth Hand
- Republic Commando (Book 1) Karen Traviss
- Destroyed point Matthew Stover
- Clone Wars: No Prisoners Karen Traviss
- Republic Commando (Book 2) Karen Traviss
- Clone Wars Gambit Karen Miller
- Republic Commando (Book 3) Karen Traviss
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Wrath of Darth Maul Ryder Windham
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Gaps 19 years ago Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace shortly after Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 4, episode 21 “Brothers.”
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MedStar Michael Reeves and Steve Perry
- Me: Combat surgeons
- II: Jedi Healer
- Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart
- Boba Fett (Books 5–6) Elizabeth Hand
- Labyrinth of Evil James Luceno
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STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH
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Novelization for adults by Matthew Stover
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Junior novelization by Patricia K. Wrede
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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- Republic Commando (Book 4) Karen Traviss
- Kenobi John Jackson Miller
- The Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader James Luceno
- Imperial Commando: 501st Karen Traviss
- Coruscant Nights I: Twilight of the Jedi Michael Reeves
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The Last of the Jedi (Books 1–4) by Jude Watson
- Desperate Mission
- Dark Warning
- Underworld
- Death on Naboo
- Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows Michael Reeves
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The Last of the Jedi (Books 5–10) by Jude Watson
- Tangled Web
- Return of the Dark Side
- Secret weapon
- Against the Empire
- Master of Deception
- Pay
- Coruscant Nights III: Paragons of Power Michael Reeves
- The Last Jedi Michael Reeves and Maya Katherine Bohnhoff
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The Han Solo Trilogy (Books 1–2) A.S. Crispina
- Paradise Trap
- Hutt Gambit
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Video game)
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Novelization for adults by Sean Williams
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Based on a story by Hayden Blackman.
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Video game)
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Novelization for adults by Sean Williams
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Based on a story by Hayden Blackman.
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The Adventures of Lando Calrissian L. Neil Smith
- Lando Calrissian and Sharu’s Harp of the Mind
- Lando Calrissian and the Firewind of Oseon
- Lando Calrissian and the ThonBok Star Cave
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The Adventures of Han Solo Brian Daly
- Han Solo at the Edge of the Stars
- Han Solo’s Revenge
- Han Solo and the Lost Legacy
- Dark Forces (video game tie-in/illustrated novel #1) by William K. Dietz
- Soldiers of Death Joe Schreiber
Star Wars books set during the Rebellion era
0 BBY – 5 ABY
Just as the Galactic Empire is about to secure its eternal dominance over the galaxy, new hope appears in Luke Skywalkerwhich destroys the first Death Star. With the help of his trusted friends, Luke vows to become a Jedi Knight as the Galactic Civil War rages and the Rebel Alliance attempts to end the tyranny of the Empire. Luke learns that Darth Vader is his father and Princess Leia Organa is his sister. In a final act of atonement, Vader sacrifices himself to save Luke, ending the Emperor’s reign as the Rebellion becomes the New Republic.
- Shadow games Michael Reeves and Maya Katherine Bohnhoff
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Han Solo Trilogy (Book 3) A.S. Crispina
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STAR WARS: EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE
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Adult novelization by George Lucas (ghost written by Alan Dean Foster)
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Junior novella by Ryder Wyndham
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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Star Wars Magazine
- Fight for justice (Luke Skywalker) John Peel
- Prisoner of Evil (Princess Leia) by Jude Watson
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Death Star Michael Reeves and Steve Perry
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The story began 3 years ago New hope and ends towards the end of the film.
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- scoundrels Timothy Zahn
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Rebel force (Books 1–5) by Alex Wheeler
- Target
- Hostage
- Apostate
- Shootout
- Trapped
- Loyalty Timothy Zahn
- Rebel force (Book 6) by Alex Wheeler
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Galaxy of Fear (Books 1–8) John Whitman
- Eaten alive
- City of the Dead
- Planet Plague
- Nightmare car
- Ghost of the Jedi
- Army of Terror
- Brain spiders
- Roy
- Choosing one Timothy Zahn
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Galaxy of Fear (Books 9–12) John Whitman
- Spore
- Doomsday Ship
- Clones
- Hunger
- Honor among thieves James S.A. Corey
- Galaxies: Ruins of Dantooine Woronica Whitney-Robinson with Hayden Blackman
- Shard of the Mind’s Eye Alan Dean Foster
- razor blade Martha Wells
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STAR WARS: EPISODE V – THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
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Novelization for adults by Donald F. Glat
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Junior novella by Ryder Wyndham
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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Shadows of the Empire (Multimedia project)
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An adult novel by Steve Perry
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Junior novelization by Christopher Golden
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STAR WARS: EPISODE VI – RETURN OF THE JEDI
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Novelization for adults by James Cahn
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Junior novella by Ryder Wyndham
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These novelizations are only canon when they match what happens on screen. Everything else is Legends.
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Star Wars Magazine
- Hero for Hire (Han Solo) by Donna Tauscher
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The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader Ryder Windham
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The story begins 6 years ago. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and soon after that Return of the Jedi.
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“Bounty Hunter Wars” by C.W. Jeter
- Mandalorian armor
- Slave ship
- Hard goods
- Truce in Bakur Kathy Tyers
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A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker
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The story begins 4 years after Star wars. Episode III – Revenge of the Sith shortly after Return of the Jedi.
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- Luke Skywalker and the shadows of Mindor Matthew Stover
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Adventures of the Jedi Prince Paul Davids and Holles Davids
- Darth Vader’s Glove
- Lost City of the Jedi
- Zorba the Hutt’s Revenge
- Mission from Mount Yoda
- Queen of the Empire
- Prophets of the dark side
- Dark Forces (video game tie-in/illustrated novel #2–3) by William K. Dietz
Star Wars books set during the New Republic era
5 ABY – 25 ABY
Although Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader are gone, the remaining Imperial factions wage war against the fledgling New Republic. The Rebels must battle a variety of deadly enemies, including Director Ysanne Isard, Admiral Natasi Daala, the ancient Sith Lord Exar Kun, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and even the resurrected Emperor Palpatine. These last two villains appeared in Thrawn Timothy Zahn trilogy and comic book series Star Wars: Dark Empire Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy respectively, which together laid the foundation for the modern Star wars Expanded Universe in 1991.
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X-Wing (Books 1–7)
- Rogue Squadron Michael A. Stackpole
- Wedge’s Gambling Michael A. Stackpole
- Krytos’ Trap Michael A. Stackpole
- Bacta war Michael A. Stackpole
- Phantom Squadron by Aaron Alston
- Iron fist by Aaron Alston
- Single team by Aaron Alston
- The Courtship of Princess Leia Dave Wolverton
- Special Forest: A Chewbacca Adventure (e-book) by Troy Denning
- Tatooine Ghost Troy Denning
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The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn
- Heir to the Empire
- Rise of the Dark Force
- Last command
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The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi Ryder Windham
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The story began 12 years ago. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace up to 5 years after Return of the Jedi.
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- X-Wing (Book 8) Michael A. Stackpole
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Jedi Academy Trilogy by Kevin J. Anderson
- Jedi Search
- Dark Disciple
- Champions of the Force
- I, Jedi Michael A. Stackpole
- Children of the Jedi Barbara Hambly
- Dark Sword Kevin J. Anderson
- X-Wing (Book 9) by Aaron Alston
- Planet of Twilight Barbara Hambly
- Crystal Star by: Vonda N. McIntyre
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Michael P. Kube-McDowell’s Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy
- Before the storm
- Shield of Lies
- Test of the Tyrant
- New uprising Christine Catherine Rush
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The Corellian Trilogy by Roger McBride Allen
- Ambush on Corellia
- Attack on Selonia
- Collision at Centerpoint
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The Hand of Thrawn duology by Timothy Zahn
- Ghost of the past
- Vision of the future
- Scourge Jeff Grubb
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Junior Jedi Knights
- Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson
- The world of lyrics by Nancy Richardson
- Promises by Nancy Richardson
- Anakin’s Quest Rebecca Moesta
- Vader’s Fortress Rebecca Moesta
- Kenobi Blade Rebecca Moesta
- Stupid deal (e-book) Timothy Zahn
- Survivor’s Quest Timothy Zahn
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Young Jedi Knights Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta
- Heirs of the Force
- Shadow Academy
- Lost
- Lightsabers
- Dark Knight
- Jedi under siege
- Shards of Alderaan
- Diversity Alliance
- Megalomania
- Jedi Reward
- Emperor’s Plague
- Return to Ord Mantell.
- Trouble in Cloud City
- Crisis on Crystal Reef
Star Wars books set during the era of the New Jedi Order
25 ABY – 40 ABY
Luke Skywalker has successfully trained a new generation of Jedi Knights, but they are soon tested when the Yuuzhan Vong invade the galaxy. This race of deadly warriors despises technology, sacrifices humans to their gods, and conquers every world in their path.
The most important thing of all, The Yuuzhan Vong somehow exist outside of the Force.making them formidable opponents for the Jedi. The conflict pushes the New Republic to the brink and divides the Jedi Order, with some, such as Jacen Solo, questioning the role the Jedi should play and the true nature of the Force.
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New Jedi Order (Books 1–5)
- Vector Prime R. A. Salvatore
- Dark Tide I: Onslaught Michael A. Stackpole
- Dark Tide II: Ruins Michael A. Stackpole
- Agents of Chaos I: Trial of a Hero James Luceno
- Agents of Chaos 2: Jedi Eclipse James Luceno
- Boba Fett: The Practical Man (e-book) Karen Traviss
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New Jedi Order (Books 6–19)
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Balance point Kathy Tyers
- Recovery (e-book) by Troy Denning
- Edge of Victory I: Conquest Greg Keys
- Edge of Victory II: Rebirth Greg Keys
- Star by star Troy Denning
- Dark Journey Elaine Cunningham
- Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream by Aaron Alston
- Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand by Aaron Alston
- Traitor Matthew Stover
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Path of Destiny Walter John Williams
- Ilesia (e-book) by Walter John Williams
- Heretic of Power I: Remnant Shawn Williams and Shane Dix
- Force Heretic II: Refugee Shawn Williams and Shane Dix
- Heretic of Power III: Reunion Shawn Williams and Shane Dix
- The Last Prophecy Greg Keys
- Unifying force James Luceno
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Balance point Kathy Tyers
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Dark Nest Troy Denning
- Me: King Carpenter
- II: The Invisible Queen
- III: Swarm War
Star Wars books set in the Legacy era
40+ ABY
After the Yuuzhan Vong War, the New Republic was replaced by the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances. Hoping to avert his visions of a galaxy consumed by war, Jacen Solo gradually turns to the dark side and becomes the deadly Sith Lord Darth Caedus. He is eventually defeated by his sister Jaina Solo, but at great cost and strains the Jedi Order’s relationship with the Galactic Alliance in subsequent stories. Although Star wars novels end crucible Troy Denning The Age of Legacy continues throughout Star Wars: Legacy comics.
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Legacy of the Force
- Betrayal by Aaron Alston
- Pedigrees Karen Traviss
- Storm Troy Denning
- Exile by Aaron Alston
- Sacrifice Karen Traviss
- Inferno Troy Denning
- Fury by Aaron Alston
- Revelation Karen Traviss
- Invincible Troy Denning
- Cross flow Paul S. Kemp
- Riptide Paul S. Kemp
- Millennium Falcon James Luceno
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Fate of the Jedi
- Outcast by Aaron Alston
- omen by Christie Golden
- Abyss Troy Denning
- Backlash by Aaron Alston
- Allies by Christie Golden
- Vortex Troy Denning
- Belief by Aaron Alston
- Ascension by Christie Golden
- Apocalypse Troy Denning
- X-Wing (Book 10) by Aaron Alston
- crucible Troy Denning
Star Wars anthologies
Stories in the Legends Timeline
Finally, there are several Star wars anthologies collecting stories from the Expanded Universe. Most of them were published in the 1990s and are mostly set around the time of the original. Star wars trilogy, while Lost Tribe of the Sith The short stories take place thousands of years before the films. Since these stories take place at different points in time, anthologies do not have a specific place next to novels. Some details in these stories no longer match the films and TV shows, making it unclear how “canonical” they are within the Star wars Chronology of legends.
- Lost Tribe of the Sith: A Collection of Stories John Jackson Miller
- Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina (Editing by Kevin J. Anderson)
- Tales from the Empire (Editing by Peter Schweighofer)
- Tales of Headhunters (Editing by Kevin J. Anderson)
- Tales from Jabba’s Palace (Editing by Kevin J. Anderson)
- Tales of the New Republic (Editing by Peter Schweighofer and Craig Carey.
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