Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire's End Book 3 by Chuck Wendig - Science Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780099594291. Publisher: Arrow (Cornerstone / Penguin Random House UK). Age Range: Adult / Young Adult (14+). Overview. Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire's End is the explosive conclusion to Chuck Wendig's New York Times bestselling Aftermath trilogy, bridging the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. As the shattered Empire makes its last stand on the desert world of Jakku, the fledgling New Republic must fight to secure its future. Packed with political intrigue, space battles and richly drawn characters, this paperback edition is essential reading for any Star Wars fan wanting the full canon story.. About the Book. Following the events of Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Aftermath: Life Debt, Empire's End brings the trilogy to its dramatic close. In the wake of the Battle of Endor, the Galactic Empire has fractured into feuding factions, but a dangerous Imperial remnant led by the ruthless Grand Admiral Rae Sloane stages a devastating strike against the New Republic. Sloane becomes the galaxy's most wanted war criminal, and Norra Wexley — a former rebel pilot recalled to duty by Leia Organa herself — leads the hunt to stop her. For Norra the mission is deeply personal: Sloane's schemes have already cost her family dearly, and now she seeks both justice and closure. All roads lead to a final, decisive confrontation on the remote world of Jakku, where the fate of the Empire, the New Republic, and the wider galaxy will be decided. Blending large-scale military strategy with intimate character drama, this novel captures the messy, human cost of the transition from tyranny to democracy, and sets the stage for the era of the sequel trilogy. Fans of the films will recognise familiar faces and discover new ones, all rendered with Wendig's signature punchy, cinematic prose style.. Thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed Aftermath trilogy, bridging classic and modern Star Wars canon. Introduces the pivotal plan