Star Wars: Heir to the Jedi Star Wars: Heir to the Jedi Star Wars: Heir to the Jedi is a "Star Wars" novel by Kevin Hearne, published in March 2015. Set between the films "A New Hope" and "The Empire Strikes Back", it features the early adventures of the character Luke Skywalker. "Heir to the Jedi" was one of the first four novels published in the franchise after Lucasfilm redefined "Star Wars" continuity in April 2014. Set between "A New Hope" and "The Empire Strikes Back", "Heir to the Jedi" chronicles the adventures of young Luke Skywalker as he continues his war against the Galactic Empire
Journey to Star Wars 2017. Three novels and a comic book miniseries related to the second sequel film, "The Last Jedi", were announced at the "Star Wars" Celebration in April 2017. Multiple other publications were announced under Journey to "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at the San Diego Comic-Con in July 2017. "Aftermath" is set shortly after the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi" and deals with the consequences of the deaths of Palpatine and Darth Vader, as well as the power vacuum formed in the Empire's rule over the galaxy and the actions of the Rebellion during the following months. The trilogy begins