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Set in the Star Wars universe, this book follows the events after the defeat of the Emperor and Darth Vader and the collapse of the second Death Star. It continues the civil war narrative, touching on space warfare, action and adventure, and the lives of characters across space operas. The story examines the changes facing the galaxy as it rebuilds and confronts new threats.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Chuck Wendig
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