Star Wars 2015 Sampler

Star Wars 2015 Sampler
Author: John Jackson Miller
Publisher: Ballantine Group
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2015-06-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101967749

The journey to The Force Awakens begins with this glorious eBook sampler of excerpts from six novels in the new Star Wars canon! Starring beloved characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from the classic trilogy as well as fan favorites from The Clone Wars and Rebels, these original novels shed new light on the grand tapestry that is Star Wars—all approved by the Lucasfilm Story Group and part of the official canon. A new dawn in Star Wars storytelling has arrived . . . and, with this eBook sampler, it’s just a click away. BATTLEFRONT: TWILIGHT COMPANY by Alexander Freed A companion novel inspired by the hotly anticipated videogame Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this new novel features one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy: bounty hunter Asajj Ventress, the former apprentice of Count Dooku. LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their fearsome fighting skills to prevail. HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne The author of The Iron Druid Chronicles pens a thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. TARKIN by James Luceno Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller Set during the mysterious “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV, A New Dawn tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths.

Star Wars 2017 Del Rey Sampler

Star Wars 2017 Del Rey Sampler
Author: Delilah S. Dawson
Publisher: Del Rey
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1524797588

Can’t wait for The Last Jedi? Lose yourself in a galaxy far, far away with this ebook sampler of excerpts from Del Rey’s latest Star Wars novels—including a Rogue One adaptation and prequel. Timothy Zahn returns with a revealing portrait of one of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire. Chuck Wendig completes his epic trilogy bridging the gap between Episodes VI and VII. And Senator Leia Organa stars in her own novel set in the years before The Force Awakens. Plus, don’t miss five Star Wars short stories new to the 2017 sampler: “Scorched” by Delilah S. Dawson, “Blade Squadron: Kuat” by David J. Williams & Mark S. Williams, “Voice of the Empire” by Mur Lafferty, “Turning Point” by Jason M. Hough, and “TK-462” by Sylvain Neuvel. THRAWN by Timothy Zahn In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to power, uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray Following the Battle of Endor, Leia Organa—now a respected senator—must protect the fledgling democracy from both outside dangers and treachery from within. AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig As the New Republic fights to restore peace to the galaxy, Norra Wexley leads a search and rescue mission to the Wookiee homeworld, where Chewbecca has been captured and Han Solo has disappeared. CATALYST by James Luceno In this prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Jyn Erso’s family must untangle a web of deception to save themselves—and the galaxy itself. ROGUE ONE by Alexander Freed A new hope rests in the hands of an unlikely band of allies—if only they can capture the plans to a machine of unimaginable destructive power. Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material. AFTERMATH: EMPIRE’S END by Chuck Wendig As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.

The High Republic Free Digital Sampler

The High Republic Free Digital Sampler
Author: Lucasfilm Press
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2020-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1368076459

Read the first chapters of the Star Wars: The High Republic launch titles: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule, Into the Dark by Claudia Gray, A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland, as well as excerpts from the first comic book issues from Marvel and IDW.

Del Rey and Bantam Books 2015 Sampler

Del Rey and Bantam Books 2015 Sampler
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Publisher: Ballantine Group
Total Pages: 791
Release: 2015-06-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 080418156X

Visionary new worlds come to life once again in this eBook sampler featuring thirty-one excerpts from Del Rey and Bantam Books! Collected here are hints of the best science fiction and fantasy on offer today, from modern classics to bleeding-edge bestsellers. Maybe the hit Starz series has you curious about Diana Gabaldon’s genre-defying Outlander, or The Shannara Chronicles has inspired you to dive into the timeless fantasy novels of Terry Brooks. Maybe you’re a Star Wars fan who can’t wait to take the journey to The Force Awakens. Maybe you’ve heard a lot about Pierce Brown’s The Red Rising Trilogy, Kevin Hearne’s The Iron Druid Chronicles, or Peter V. Brett’s The Demon Cycle and wish to take a sneak peek. Whatever the reason, you’ve come to the right place. Because this year’s sampler is bigger and better than ever! Featuring provocative work from New York Times bestselling stalwarts like Scott Sigler, Harry Turtledove, and China Miéville alongside rising stars like C. A. Higgins, Sylvain Neuvel, and Carlton Mellick III, this eBook sampler shows you the future of fiction. Within are excerpts of: THE ABYSS BEYOND DREAMS by Peter F. Hamilton ALIVE by Scott Sigler ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE by Robin Hobb BOMBS AWAY by Harry Turtledove CHILDREN OF FIRE by Drew Karpyshyn CLASH OF EAGLES by Alan Smale CLOWNFELLAS by Carlton Mellick III CONSUMPTION by Heather Herrman THE ELFSTONES OF SHANNARA by Terry Brooks EMERGENCE: DAVE VS. THE MONSTERS by John Birmingham GREEN EARTH by Kim Stanley Robinson HALF A KING by Joe Abercrombie THE HAMMER AND THE BLADE by Paul S. Kemp HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON by Naomi Novik HOUNDED by Kevin Hearne THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA by Scott Lynch LIESMITH by Alis Franklin LIGHTLESS by C. A. Higgins MERCY HOUSE by Adam Cesare OLD VENUS, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon RED RISING by Pierce Brown THE SHADOW REVOLUTION: CROWN & KEY by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith SLEEPING GIANTS by Sylvain Neuvel STAR WARS: A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller STAR WARS: DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden STAR WARS: LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp THREE MOMENTS OF AN EXPLOSION by China Miéville UPROOTED by Naomi Novik THE WARDED MAN by Peter V. Brett ZERO WORLD by Jason M. Hough

Skywalker Strikes

Skywalker Strikes
Author: Jason Aaron
Publisher: Graphic Novels
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Cartoons and comics
ISBN: 9781614795278

After defeating the Empire's greatest weapon, the Death Star, Luke Skywalker and the other rebels launch an offensive throughout space hoping to bring freedom to the galaxy.

Star Wars 2016 Del Rey Sampler

Star Wars 2016 Del Rey Sampler
Author: Alan Dean Foster
Publisher: Ballantine Group
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2016-04-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0399593411

Come home to Star Wars with this ebook sampler of excerpts from Del Rey’s latest novels—including the official adaptation of The Force Awakens—set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . In this year’s sampler, you’ll also find selections from the Battlefront videogame tie-in novel and from a pair of gripping titles that fill the gaps between Episodes VI and VII. Plus, don’t miss four Star Wars short stories presented in their entirety: “Bait” by Alan Dean Foster, “Inbrief” by Janine K. Spendlove, and “Blade Squadron” and “Blade Squadron: Zero Hour” by David J. Williams and Mark S. Williams! BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray Taking place in the years before the events of The Force Awakens, this thrilling novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Lost Stars recounts the birth of the Resistance as witnessed by Leia Organa. THE FORCE AWAKENS by Alan Dean Foster The acclaimed novelization of Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens, the international megahit film directed by J. J. Abrams, Alan Dean Foster’s sweeping narrative “gives us glimpses of an even more vast, unseen universe,” raves The Washington Post. AFTERMATH by Chuck Wendig The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down. Devastating blows against the Empire, and major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over. BATTLEFRONT: TWILIGHT COMPANY by Alexander Freed A companion novel inspired by the blockbuster videogame Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure “effortlessly thrusts readers onto the frontlines of the Galactic Civil War in a gripping tale” (New York Daily News).

Star Wars: Dark Disciple

Star Wars: Dark Disciple
Author: Christie Golden
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2015-07-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473517869

When the Jedi decide to target Count Dooku-Darth Tryanus- himself, they turn to his ex-apprentice, Asajj Ventress, for help in getting close to the slippery Sith Lord. But when unexpected sparks fly between Ventress and Quinlan Vos, the unorthodox Jedi sent to work with her, the mission becomes a web of betrayal, alliances, secrets, and dark plotting that might just be the undoing of both Jedi and Sith - and everything in between!

Star Wars

Star Wars
Author: Gerry Duggan
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
ISBN: 9780606383431

"After the battle of Yavin and the destruction of the Death Star, Wookiee warrior Chewbacca is on his own when he crash lands his ship on an Imperial-occupied planet. Stranded, Chewie is anxious to return to the Rebellion and aid his friends--but nothing's ever that easy! When a feisty young girl falls in his path, Chewie has no choice but to help her. Can he save the day and get back to the fight that awaits him?"--Page 4 of cover.

Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers Mini Book, Vol. 2

Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers Mini Book, Vol. 2
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1683839552

Continue your journey through the complete history of Marvel Comics’ Star Wars covers in this miniature art book. Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers Mini Book, Vol. 2 continues the ultimate pocket-sized journey through a galaxy of iconic comics art. Beginning with the thirtieth issue of Marvel’s 2015 return to the Star Wars brand, this comprehensive exploration completes the flagship series to date and continues beyond. Including the Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Vader Down, Star Wars: Han Solo, and Star Wars: Lando series, this collection is an action-packed journey through comics history. Featuring some of the most memorable covers in comics history plus a dazzling array of variants drawn by some of the most famous artists in the industry, this mini book is a must-have collectible for Star Wars fans and comic book enthusiasts alike.

Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers Mini Book, Vol. 1

Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers Mini Book, Vol. 1
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781683838067

Explore the complete history of Marvel Comics’ Star Wars covers in this miniature art book. Star Wars: The Complete Marvel Comics Covers Mini Book, Vol. 1 is the ultimate pocket-sized journey through a galaxy of iconic comics art. Beginning with the very first Star Wars comics, published alongside the release of the original film in 1977, this comprehensive exploration includes this early era through to Marvel’s return to the Star Wars brand in 2015 and beyond. Featuring some of the most memorable covers in comics history drawn by some of the most famous artists in the industry, plus a dazzling array of variants, this mini book is the perfect collectible item for Star Wars fans and comic book enthusiasts alike.