List of Star Wars books

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This is a list of Star Wars books. All books listed are a part of the Star Wars Expanded Universe and Lucasfilm official canon, unless stated otherwise. All books are fiction, unless stated otherwise.

• Notes:
  • BBY and ABY are the standards of measurement for years in the Star Wars galaxy.
  • BBY stands for years before the Battle of Yavin, which occurred during Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
  • ABY stands for years after the Battle of Yavin.
  • (E) stands for an ebook novella which is found only online or combined with other books.
  • (Y) stands for young reader books which are usually shorter than normal Star Wars books.
  • (SC) stands for a collection of short stories

Contents 1 Sith Era 1.1 Sith Era Hardcover 2 Prequel Era 2.1 Legacy of the Jedi (88.5 BBY - 20 BBY) 2.2 Jedi Apprentice Series (45 BBY - 38 BBY) 2.3 Darth Maul (33 BBY - 32.5 BBY) 2.4 Cloak of Deception (32.5 BBY) 2.5 The Phantom Menace (32 BBY) 2.6 Rogue Planet (29 BBY) 2.7 Jedi Quest Series (28 BBY - 25 BBY) 2.8 Outbound Flight (27 BBY) 2.9 The Clone Wars Series (22.5 BBY - 19.5 BBY) 2.9.1 Attack of the Clones (22 BBY) 2.9.2 Revenge of the Sith (19 BBY) 2.10 Coruscant Nights (18 BBY) 2.11 Last of The Jedi (18 BBY - 10 BBY) 2.12 Death Star Novel (18 BBY - 0 BBY) 2.13 The Han Solo Trilogy (10 BBY - 0 BBY) 2.14 The Adventures of Lando Calrissian (5 BBY - 2 BBY) 2.15 The Han Solo Adventures (5 BBY - 0 BBY) 3 Classic Era 3.1 A New Hope (0 BBY) 3.2 Tales of Series (0 BBY - 4 ABY) 3.3 Star Wars Galaxies (0 BBY - 3 ABY) 3.4 Splinter of the Mind's Eye (0 BBY - 3 ABY) 3.5 Allegiance 3.6 The Empire Strikes Back (3 ABY) 3.7 Shadows of the Empire (3.5 ABY) 3.8 Return of the Jedi (4 ABY) 3.9 The Bounty Hunter Wars (4 ABY) 3.10 The Truce of Bakura (4 ABY) 4 New Republic Era 4.1 X-Wing Series (6.5 ABY - 13 ABY) 4.2 The Courtship of Princess Leia (8 ABY) 4.3 The Thrawn Trilogy (9 ABY) 4.4 I, Jedi (11 ABY) 4.5 The Jedi Academy Trilogy (11 ABY) 4.6 Callista Trilogy (12 ABY - 13 ABY) 4.7 The Crystal Star (14 ABY) 4.8 The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy (16 ABY - 17 ABY) 4.9 The New Rebellion (17 ABY) 4.10 The Corellian Trilogy (18 ABY) 4.11 The Hand of Thrawn Duology (19 ABY) 4.12 Survivor's Quest (22 ABY) 4.13 Junior Jedi Knights Series (22 ABY) 4.14 Young Jedi Knights Series (23 ABY - 24 ABY) 5 The New Jedi Order Era 5.1 The New Jedi Order (25 ABY - 30 ABY) 5.2 Dark Nest Trilogy (35 ABY - 36 ABY) 6 Legacy of the Force Era 6.1 Legacy of the Force (37 ABY - ?? ABY) 7 Non- Canon Books 7.1 Galaxy of Fear (0 BBY - 3 ABY) 7.2 Jedi Prince (5 ABY) 8 Cancelled Books 8.1 Cancelled New Jedi Order 8.2 Other Cancelled books 9 Non-Fiction Books 9.1 A Guide to the Star Wars Universe 9.2 Visual Dictionary 9.3 The Incredible Cross-Sections 9.4 Inside the Worlds 9.5 Essential Chronology 9.6 Technical Journal 9.7 Star Wars Encyclopedia 10 External links

Sith Era

Sith Era Hardcover

• Untitled Hardcover by Drew Karpyshyn (Release in October 2006)

Prequel Era

Legacy of the Jedi (88.5 BBY - 20 BBY)

• Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson (88.5 BBY - 21.5 BBY)(Y)
• Secrets of the Jedi by Jude Watson (40 BBY - 20 BBY)(Y)

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Jedi Apprentice Series (45 BBY - 38 BBY)

• The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton (Y)
• The Dark Rival by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Hidden Past by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Defenders of the Dead by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Uncertain Path by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Captive Temple by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Day of Reckoning by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Fight for Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Deadly Hunter by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Dangerous Rescue by Jude Watson (Y)
• Special Edition #1: Deceptions by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Death of Hope by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Call to Vengeance by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Only Witness by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Threat Within by Jude Watson (Y)
• Special Edition #2: The Followers by Jude Watson (Y)

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Darth Maul (33 BBY - 32.5 BBY)

• Darth Maul: Saboteur by James Luceno (E) (33 BBY)
• Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves (32.5 BBY)

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Cloak of Deception (32.5 BBY)

• Cloak of Deception by James Luceno

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The Phantom Menace (32 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks

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Rogue Planet (29 BBY)

• Rogue Planet by Greg Bear

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Jedi Quest Series (28 BBY - 25 BBY)

• Path to Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Dangerous Games by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Master of Disguise by Jude Watson (Y)
• The School of Fear by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Shadow Trap by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Moment of Truth by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Changing of the Gaurd by Jude Watson (Y)
• The False Peace by Jude Watson (Y)
• The Final Showdown by Jude Watson (Y)

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Outbound Flight (27 BBY)

• Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn (Release in February 2006)

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The Clone Wars Series (22.5 BBY - 19.5 BBY)

• The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster(22.5 BBY)

Attack of the Clones (22 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by R.A. Salvatore

• Star Wars Republic Commando: Hard Contact by Karen Traviss (22 BBY)
• Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive by Terry Bisson (22 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Crossfire by Terry Bisson (22 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Maze of Deception by Elizabeth Hand (22 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Hunted by Elizabeth Hand (22 BBY) (Y)
• Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover (21.5 BBY)
• The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes (21 BBY)
• The Hive by Steven Barnes (E) (21 BBY)
• Star Wars Republic Commando: Triple Zero by Karen Traviss(21 BBY) (Release in Spring 2006)
• MedStar I: Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
• MedStar II: Jedi Healer by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (20 BBY)
• Jedi Trial by David Sherman & Dan Cragg (19.5 BBY)
• Yoda: Dark Rendezvous by Sean Stewart (19.5 BBY)
• Boba Fett: A New Threat by Elizabeth Hand(19.5 BBY) (Y)
• Boba Fett: Pursuit by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)
• Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (19 BBY)

Revenge of the Sith (19 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover

• Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (19 BBY) (Release in November 2005)

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Coruscant Nights (18 BBY)

• Jedi Twilight by Michael Reeves (Release 2006)
• (Paperback #2) by Michael Reeves (Release 2007)
• (Paperback #3) by Michael Reeves (Release 2008)

Last of The Jedi (18 BBY - 10 BBY)

• The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson (Y)
• Dark Warning by Jude Watson (Y)
• Underworld by Jude Watson (Release in December 2005) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in February 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in May 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in August 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in November 2006) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in February 2007) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in May 2007) (Y)
• Untitled by Jude Watson (Release in August 2007) (Y)

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Death Star Novel (18 BBY - 0 BBY)

• Untitled Death Star Novel by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (Release in Fall 2007)

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The Han Solo Trilogy (10 BBY - 0 BBY)

• The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin
• The Hutt Gambit by A.C. Crispin
• Rebel Dawn by A.C. Crispin

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The Adventures of Lando Calrissian (5 BBY - 2 BBY)

• Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith
• Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon by L. Neil Smith
• Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka by L. Neil Smith

The Han Solo Adventures (5 BBY - 0 BBY)

• Han Solo at Stars' End by Brian Daley
• Han Solo's Revenge by Brian Daley
• Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley

Classic Era

A New Hope (0 BBY)

• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope by Alan Dean Foster (0 BBY)

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Tales of Series (0 BBY - 4 ABY)

• Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina Editor: Kevin J. Anderson Written by various authors (0 BBY - 3 ABY) (SC)
• Tales of the Bounty Hunters Editor: Kevin J. Anderson Written by various authors (3 ABY) (SC)
• Tales from Jabba's Palace Editor: Kevin J. Anderson Written by various authors (4 ABY) (SC)
• Tales from the Empire Editor: Peter Schweighofer Written by various authors (4 ABY) (SC)
• Tales from the New Republic Editor: Peter Schweighofer Written by various authors (4 ABY) (SC)

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Star Wars Galaxies (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

• Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine by Haden Blackman

Splinter of the Mind's Eye (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

• Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster

Allegiance

• Allegiance (Rumored Title) by Timothy Zahn (Release in February 2007)

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The Empire Strikes Back (3 ABY)

• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut

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Shadows of the Empire (3.5 ABY)

• Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry

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Return of the Jedi (4 ABY)

• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn

The Bounty Hunter Wars (4 ABY)

• The Mandalorian Armor by K.W. Jeter
• Slave Ship by K.W. Jeter
• Hard Merchandise K.W. Jeter

The Truce of Bakura (4 ABY)

• The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers

New Republic Era

X-Wing Series (6.5 ABY - 13 ABY)

• Rogue Squadron (novel) by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Wedge's Gamble by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• The Krytos Trap by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• The Bacta War (novel) by Michael Stackpole (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Wraith Squadron (novel) by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Iron Fist (novel) by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Solo Command by Aaron Allston (6.5 ABY - 7.5 ABY)
• Isard's Revenge by Michael Stackpole (9 ABY)
• Starfighters of Adumar by Aaron Allston (12 ABY - 13 ABY)

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The Courtship of Princess Leia (8 ABY)

• The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton
• A Forest Apart by Troy Denning (E)
• Tatooine Ghost by Troy Denning

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The Thrawn Trilogy (9 ABY)

• Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
• Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn
• The Last Command by Timothy Zahn

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I, Jedi (11 ABY)

• I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole

The Jedi Academy Trilogy (11 ABY)

• Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson
• Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson
• Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson

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Callista Trilogy (12 ABY - 13 ABY)

• Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly
• Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson
• Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly

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The Crystal Star (14 ABY)

• The Crystal Star by Vonda McIntyre

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The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy (16 ABY - 17 ABY)

• Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
• Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-McDowell
• Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell

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The New Rebellion (17 ABY)

• The New Rebellion by Kristine Rusch

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The Corellian Trilogy (18 ABY)

• Ambush at Corellia by Roger MacBride Allen
• Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen
• Showdown at Centerpoint by Roger MacBride Allen

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The Hand of Thrawn Duology (19 ABY)

• Specter of the Past by Timothy Zahn
• Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn

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Survivor's Quest (22 ABY)

• Fool's Bargain by Timothy Zahn (E)
• Survivor's Quest by Timothy Zahn

Junior Jedi Knights Series (22 ABY)

• The Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson (Y)
• Lyric's World by Nancy Richardson (Y)
• Promises by Nancy Richardson (Y)
• Anakin's Quest by Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Vader's Fortress by Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Kenobi's Blade by Rebecca Moesta (Y)

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Young Jedi Knights Series (23 ABY - 24 ABY)

• Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• The Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• The Emperor's Plague by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)
• Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Y)

The New Jedi Order Era

The New Jedi Order (25 ABY - 30 ABY)

• Vector Prime by R.A. Salvatore (25 ABY)
• Dark Tide I: Onslaught by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
• Dark Tide II: Ruin by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
• Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial by James Luceno (25 ABY)
• Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse by James Luceno (25 ABY)
• Balance Point by Kathy Tyers (26 ABY)
• Recovery by Troy Denning (E) (26 ABY)
• Edge of Victory: Conquest by Greg Keys (26 ABY)
• Edge of Victory: Rebirth by Greg Keys (27 ABY)
• Star by Star by Troy Denning (27 ABY)
• Dark Journey by Elaine Cunningham (27 ABY)
• Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
• Enemy Lines: Rebel Stand by Aaron Allston (27 ABY)
• Traitor by Matthew Stover (27 ABY)
• Destiny's Way by Jon Williams (28 ABY)
• Ylesia by Jon Williams (E) (28 ABY)
• Force Heretic: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
• Force Heretic: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
• Force Heretic: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (29 ABY)
• The Final Prophecy by Greg Keys (30 ABY)
• The Unifying Force by James Luceno (30 ABY)

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Dark Nest Trilogy (35 ABY - 36 ABY)

• The Joiner King by Troy Denning
• The Unseen Queen by Troy Denning
• The Swarm War by Troy Denning (Release in December 2005)

Legacy of the Force Era

Legacy of the Force (37 ABY - ?? ABY)

• Betrayal by Aaron Allston (Release in June 2006)
• Bloodlines by Karen Traviss (Release in 2006)
• Untitled Paperback by Troy Denning (Release in 2006)
• Untitled Paperback by Aaron Allston (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Hardcover by Karen Traviss (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Paperback by Troy Denning (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Paperback by Aaron Allston (Release in 2007)
• Untitled Paperback by Karen Traviss (Release in 2008)
• Untitled Harcover by Troy Denning (Release in 2008)

Non- Canon Books

This is a list of books that are not officially part of the Star Wars timeline due to continuity problems.

Galaxy of Fear (0 BBY - 3 ABY)

• Eaten Alive by John Whitman (Y)
• City of the Dead by John Whitman (Y)
• Planet Plague by John Whitman (Y)
• The Nightmare Machine by John Whitman (Y)
• Ghost of the Jedi by John Whitman (Y)
• Army of Terror by John Whitman (Y)
• The Brain Spiders by John Whitman(Y)
• The Swarm by John Whitman (Y)
• Spore by John Whitman (Y)
• The Doomsday Ship by John Whitman (Y)
• Clones by John Whitman (Y)
• The Hunger by John Whitman (Y)

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Jedi Prince (5 ABY)

• The Glove of Darth Vader by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• The Lost City of the Jedi by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Zorba the Hutt's Revenge by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Mission from Mount Yoda by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Queen of the Empire by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)
• Prophets of the Dark Side by Hollace Davids & Paul Davids (Y)

Cancelled Books

Cancelled New Jedi Order

• Dark Tide: Siege by Michael Stackpole (25 ABY)
• Knightfall I: Jedi Storm by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)
• Knightfall II: Jedi Blood by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)
• Knightfall III: Jedi Fire by Michael Jan Friedman (26 ABY)

Other Cancelled books

• Untitled Old Republic era novel by Elizabeth Hand

Non-Fiction Books

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe compiled by Raymond L. Velasco
• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 2nd Edition compiled by Bill Slavicsek
• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, 3rd Edition compiled by Bill Slavicsek

Visual Dictionary

• Episode I Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
• Episode III Visual Dictionary

The Incredible Cross-Sections

• Episode I: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by David West Reynolds
• Episode II: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by Curtis Saxton
• Episode III: The Incredible Cross-Sections: The Ultimate Guide to Vehicles and Spacecraft by Curtis Saxton

Inside the Worlds

• Inside the Worlds of Star Wars: Episode I by Kristen Lund Meyer
• Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Attack of the Clones by Simon Beecroft
• Inside the Worlds of Revenge of the Sith

Essential Chronology

• The New Essential Chronology by Daniel Wallace

Technical Journal

• Imperial Forces Technical Journal
• Rebel Forces Technical Journal

Star Wars Encyclopedia

• Star Wars Encyclopedia by Stephen J. Sansweet

External links

• Official Star Wars Site
• Official Clone Wars Timeline
• Official Star Wars books shop
• Official Star Wars Expanded Universe Site

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