Books

Old Republic Era

This era contains stories taking place 25,000 to 1,000 years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

The Unseen Force

Star Wars: The Unseen Force: Sinna Gane: Bounty Hunter By Patrick Nicodemus

Darth Bane

Darth Bane: Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn (1003-1000 BBY)
Darth Bane: Rule of Two by Drew Karpyshyn (1000 BBY-990 BBY)


Rise of the Empire Era

This era contains stories taking place within 1,000 years before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Legacy of the Jedi

Legacy of the Jedi by Jude Watson (88.5 BBY - 21.5 BBY) (Y)


[Jedi Apprentice Series

The Rising Force by Dave Wolverton (45 BBY) (Y)

The Dark Rival by Jude Watson (45 BBY) (Y)

The Hidden Past by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)

The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)

The Defenders of the Dead by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)

The Uncertain Path by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)

The Captive Temple by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y)

The Day of Reckoning by Jude Watson (44 BBY) (Y) T

he Fight for Truth by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)

The Shattered Peace by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)

The Deadly Hunter by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)

The Evil Experiment by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)

The Dangerous Rescue by Jude Watson (43 BBY) (Y)

The Ties That Bind by Jude Watson (41 BBY) (Y)

The Death of Hope by Jude Watson (41 BBY) (Y)

The Call to Vengeance by Jude Watson (41 BBY) (Y)

The Only Witness by Jude Watson (41 BBY) (Y)

The Threat Within by Jude Watson (41 BBY) (Y)

Special Edition #1: Deceptions by Jude Watson (41 BBY - 28 BBY) (Y)

Special Edition #2: The Followers by Jude Watson (40 BBY - 28 BBY) (Y)


Secrets of the Jedi

Secrets of the Jedi by Jude Watson (42 BBY - 22 BBY) (Y)


Cloak of Deception

Cloak of Deception by James Luceno (33 BBY-32 BBY)


Darth Maul

Darth Maul: Saboteur by James Luceno (33 BBY) (E)

Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reaves (32.5 BBY)


The Phantom Menace (Episode I)

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks (32 BBY)


Rogue Planet

Rogue Planet by Greg Bear (29 BBY)


Jedi Quest Series

Path to Truth by Jude Watson (28 BBY) (Y)

The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)

The Trail of the Jedi by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)

The Dangerous Games by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)

The Master of Disguise by Jude Watson (27 BBY) (Y)

The School of Fear by Jude Watson (26 BBY) (Y)

The Shadow Trap by Jude Watson (25 BBY) (Y)

The Moment of Truth by Jude Watson (25 BBY) (Y)

The Changing of the Guard by Jude Watson (24 BBY) (Y)

The False Peace by Jude Watson (24 BBY) (Y)

The Final Showdown by Jude Watson (24 BBY) (Y)


Outbound Flight

Outbound Flight by Timothy Zahn (27 BBY)


The Approaching Storm

The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster (22.5 BBY)


The Clone Wars

Attack of the Clones (Episode II)

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones by R.A. Salvatore (22 BBY)


Republic Commando Series

Star Wars Republic Commando: Hard Contact by Karen Traviss (22 BBY)

Star Wars Republic Commando: Triple Zero by Karen Traviss (21 BBY)

Star Wars Republic Commando: True Colors by Karen Traviss (20 BBY)

Star Wars Republic Commando: Order 66 by Karen Traviss (19 BBY) (Release July 2008)


Boba Fett Series

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)

Boba Fett: A New Threat by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)

Boba Fett: Pursuit by Elizabeth Hand (19.5 BBY) (Y)


Clone Wars Series Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover (21.5 BBY)

The Cestus Deception by Steven Barnes (21 BBY)

The Hive by Steven Barnes (21 BBY) (E)

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)


Revenge of the Sith (Episode III)

Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (19 BBY)

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover (19 BBY)

Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (19 BBY)


Death Star

Death Star by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (19 BBY - Year 0)


Coruscant Nights

Jedi Twilight by Michael Reaves (18-11 BBY) (Release June 24, 2008)

Chiaroscuro by Michael Reaves (18-11 BBY) (Release September 2008, aka Sins of the Father)

Patterns of Force by Michael Reaves (18-11 BBY) (Release November 2008)


Last of The Jedi

The Last One Standing by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (E)

The Desperate Mission by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Dark Warning by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Underworld by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Death on Naboo by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

A Tangled Web by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Return of the Dark Side by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Secret Weapon by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Against The Empire by Jude Watson (18 BBY) (Y)

Master of Deception by Jude Watson (Release February 2008)(18 BBY) (Y)

The Last of the Jedi #10: Untitled (Release Unkown if possible) by Jude Watson (Y)


The Force Unleashed

The Force Unleashed by Sean Williams (12 BBY) (Release April 2008)


The Han Solo Trilogy

The Paradise Snare by A.C. Crispin (10 BBY)

The Hutt Gambit by A.C. Crispin (5-4 BBY)

Rebel Dawn by A.C. Crispin (3-0 BBY)


The Adventures of Lando Calrissian

Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu by L. Neil Smith (5 BBY)

Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon by L. Neil Smith (4 BBY)

Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka by L. Neil Smith (3 BBY)


The Han Solo Adventures

Han Solo at Stars' End by Brian Daley (2 BBY)

Han Solo's Revenge by Brian Daley (2 BBY)

Han Solo and the Lost Legacy by Brian Daley (2 BBY)


Rebellion Era

This era contains stories taking place within 5 years after the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope



A New Hope (Episode IV)

Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker by Alan Dean Foster and George Lucas (later reissued as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) (Year 0)


Allegiance

Allegiance by Timothy Zahn (0 ABY)


Star Wars Galaxies

Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine by Voronica Whitney-Robinson & Haden Blackman (0-3 ABY)


Splinter of the Mind's Eye

Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster (2 ABY)


The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back by Donald F. Glut (3 ABY)


Shadows of the Empire

Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry (3.5 ABY)


The Bounty Hunter Wars

The Mandalorian Armor by K.W. Jeter (4 ABY)

Slave Ship by K.W. Jeter (4 ABY)

Hard Merchandise by K.W. Jeter (4 ABY)


Return of the Jedi (Episode VI)

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn (4 ABY)


The Truce at Bakura

The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers (4 ABY)


Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor

Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor by Matthew Stover (Release October 2008)


New Republic Era

This era takes place from 5 to 25 years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.


X-wing series

Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)

Wedge's Gamble by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)

The Krytos Trap by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)

The Bacta War by Michael Stackpole (6.5-7.5 ABY)

Wraith Squadron by Aaron Allston (6.5-7.5 ABY)

Iron Fist by Aaron Allston (6.5-7.5 ABY)

Solo Command by Aaron Allston (6.5-7.5 ABY)

Isard's Revenge by Michael Stackpole (9 ABY)

Starfighters of Adumar by Aaron Allston (12-13 ABY)


The Courtship of Princess Leia

The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton (8 ABY)


A Forest Apart

A Forest Apart by Troy Denning (8 ABY) (E)


Tatooine Ghost

Tatooine Ghost by Troy Denning (8 ABY)


The Thrawn Trilogy

Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY)

Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY)

The Last Command by Timothy Zahn (9 ABY)


The Jedi Academy Trilogy

Jedi Search by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY)

Dark Apprentice by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY)

Champions of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson (11 ABY)


I, Jedi

I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole (11 ABY)


Callista Trilogy

Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly (12-13 ABY)

Darksaber by Kevin J. Anderson (12-13 ABY)

Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly (12-13 ABY)


The Crystal Star

The Crystal Star by Vonda McIntyre (14 ABY)


The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy

Before the Storm by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16-17 ABY)

Shield of Lies by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16-17 ABY)

Tyrant's Test by Michael P. Kube-McDowell (16-17 ABY)


The New Rebellion

The New Rebellion by Kristine Rusch (17 ABY)


The Corellian Trilogy

Ambush at Corellia by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY)

Assault at Selonia by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY)

Showdown at Centerpoint by Roger MacBride Allen (18 ABY)


The Hand of Thrawn Duology

Specter of the Past by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY)

Vision of the Future by Timothy Zahn (19 ABY)


Survivor's Quest

Fool's Bargain by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY) (E)

Survivor's Quest by Timothy Zahn (22 ABY)


Junior Jedi Knights Series

The Golden Globe by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y)

Lyric's World by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y)

Promises by Nancy Richardson (22 ABY) (Y)

Anakin's Quest by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)

Vader's Fortress by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)

Kenobi's Blade by Rebecca Moesta (22 ABY) (Y)


Young Jedi Knights Series

Heirs of the Force by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

The Shadow Academy by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

The Lost Ones by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Lightsabers by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Darkest Knight by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Jedi Under Siege by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Shards of Alderaan by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Diversity Alliance by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Delusions of Grandeur by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Jedi Bounty by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

The Emperor's Plague by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Return to Ord Mantell by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Trouble on Cloud City by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)

Crisis at Crystal Reef by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (23-24 ABY) (Y)


New Jedi Order Era

This era takes place within 25 to 36 years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.



A Practical Man

A Practical Man by Karen Traviss (25 ABY) (E)


The New Jedi Order

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 (26 ABY) (E)

Edge of Victory: Conquest by Greg Keyes (26 ABY)

Edge of Victory: Rebirth by Greg Keyes (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 Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY)

Ylesia by Walter Jon Williams (28 ABY) (E)

Force Heretic: Remnant by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY)

Force Heretic: Refugee by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY)

Force Heretic: Reunion by Sean Williams & Shane Dix (28 ABY)

The Final Prophecy by Greg Keyes (28 ABY)

The Unifying Force by James Luceno (29 ABY)


The Dark Nest Trilogy

The Joiner King by Troy Denning (35 ABY)

The Unseen Queen by Troy Denning (36 ABY)

The Swarm War by Troy Denning (36 ABY)


Legacy Era

This era takes place 40+ years after Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.



Legacy of the Force

Betrayal by Aaron Allston (40 ABY)

Bloodlines by Karen Traviss (40 ABY)

Tempest by Troy Denning (40 ABY)

Exile by Aaron Allston (40 ABY)

Sacrifice by Karen Traviss (40 ABY)

Inferno by Troy Denning (40 ABY)

Fury by Aaron Allston (40 ABY)

Revelation by Karen Traviss (Release February 26, 2008) (40 ABY)

Invincible by Troy Denning (Release May 13, 2008)


Short Stories books

These books contain short Star Wars stories from several notable SciFi Authors. The stories span different timelines.

Tales From the Empire edited by Peter Schweighofer (Various)

Tales From the New Republic edited by Peter Schweighofer (Various)

Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina edited by Kevin J. Anderson (0-3 ABY)

Tales of the Bounty Hunters edited by Kevin J. Anderson (2-3 ABY)

Tales From Jabba's Palace edited by Kevin J. Anderson (4 ABY)

Star Wars Adventure Journal volumes 1-15 (various editors, various points along timeline)


Non-Continuity books

All of the following books are NOT part of the Star Wars timeline and should be considered separate entities.



Galaxy of Fear

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)


Jedi Prince

The Glove of Darth Vader by Paul & Hollace Davids (Y)

The Lost City of the Jedi by Paul & Hollace Davids (Y)

Zorba the Hutt's Revenge by Paul & Hollace Davids (Y)

Mission from Mount Yoda by Paul & Hollace Davids (Y)

Queen of the Empire by Paul & Hollace Davids (Y)

Prophets of the Dark Side by Paul & Hollace Davids (Y)


Cancelled books

The New Jedi Order books

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)


Visual Dictionaries

The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode I by David West Reynolds

The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode II by David West Reynolds

The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode III

The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episodes IV, V, and VI by David West Reynolds

The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars


The Making of the Films

The Making of Star Wars, Episode I, The Phantom Menace by Laurent Bouzereau and Jody Duncan

Mythmaking: Behind the Scenes of Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones by Jody Duncan

The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith by Jonathan Rinzler

The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story behind the Original Film by J. W. Rinzler


The Incredible Cross-Sections

Incredible Cross-Sections of Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace by David West Reynolds

Incredible Cross-Sections of Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones by Curtis Saxton

Incredible Cross-Sections of Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Curtis Saxton

Incredible Cross-Sections of Star Wars, Episodes IV, V, and VI by David West Reynolds

Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections by David Reynolds and 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 the Star Wars, Episodes IV, V, and VI

Complete Locations


Essential Guides

The Essential Chronology (2000) by Kevin J. Anderson and Daniel Wallace

The New Essential Chronology (2005) by Daniel Wallace

The Essential Guide to Alien Species (2001) by Ann Margaret Lewis

The New Essential Guide to Alien Species (2006) by Ann Margaret Lewis

The Essential Guide to Characters (1995) by Andy Mangels

The New Essential Guide to Characters (2002) by Daniel Wallace

The Essential Guide to Droids (1999) by Daniel Wallace

The New Essential Guide to Droids (2006) by Daniel Wallace

The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons (1998) by Daniel Wallace

The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology (1997) by Bill Smith

The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology (2004) by Haden Blackman

The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels (1996) by Bill Smith

The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels (2003) by Haden Blackman

Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force by Ryder Windham

The Comics Companion by Daniel Wallace

The Essential Atlas by Daniel Wallace and Jason Fry (Release March 2008)