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  • Empire's End: Aftermath

  • Star Wars
  • By: Chuck Wendig
  • Narrated by: Marc Thompson
  • Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (8,754 ratings)

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Empire's End: Aftermath

By: Chuck Wendig
Narrated by: Marc Thompson
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New York Times best seller

Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times best-selling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.

Every end is a new beginning.

As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.

The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion’s victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy. For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal - and onetime rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia’s urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane’s assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice.

Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire’s devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire’s war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine’s final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided.

Praise for Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath

Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there’s more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

“The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.” (Alternative Nation)

“The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.” (Den of Geek!)

©2017 Chuck Wendig (P)2017 Random House Audio
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I really liked this trilogy and this book.

The first book took its lumps, but I really liked this trilogy.

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Good, but not as good.

I enjoyed the series as a whole but this book was more difficult to get through than the first two. Marc Thompson was superb as always in his narrations and voices! There were elements that felt out of place in Star Wars, but gives insight as to the origins of The First Order.

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Good overall listening experience.

Great across the board. The performance was outstanding. As usual, Marc Thompson delivers a great performance delivering the story from the pages to your ears. The story has a fitting and satisfying conclusion. I easily recommend this trilogy.

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A wonderful conclusion

This book kept me hooked all the way through. the characters are all good. The ending is satisfying. great book

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my first audible book and it didn't disappoint

with it being my first audible book really glad I chose Star Wars as my first book all the sound effects almost made it like I was listening to a movie opposed to listening to a book hope more books have the same effect

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Background Audio is Fantastic!!!

Great book and narration, but the background audio really sold it!!! Recommended to anyone fiction lover

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Good with flaws

it was good except my only complaint is that I felt Nora was written a bit strange in this book and it feels as if she was given certain character flaws to move the story along

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Great!!

Great book and a great end to this trilogy!! Recommended for all Star wars fans!!

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great book with a few issues


I loved the book but I thought the plot was a bit boring and I l could not connect with the characters

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Just as good at the other two!

Great end to the Aftermath trilogy. Well worth the time and would love to see some of these characters show up in Rebels.

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