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These are all tentative release dates for new Star Wars books. Most pictures are from the Official Site or Amazon.com unless noted.

This list was compiled with help from Starwars.Com, Amazon.Com, Amazon.Com UK, Previews Magazine, Barnes and Noble, Del Rey, and Random House. (See Links for the URL's of some of these sites.)

2009

Coruscant Nights III: Patterns of Force
by Michael Reaves

Conclusion of the trilogy:

After the Empire's bloody purge of the Jedi, one lone Knight still fights for those who cannot, unaware that he's about to be swept into a cataclysmic battle against the Master of Darkness himself.

Throughout the galaxy, a captured Jedi is a dead Jedi, even in Coruscant's most foul subterranean slums, where Jedi Knight Jax Pavan champions the causes of the oppressed with the help of hard-nosed reporter Den Dhur and the wisecracking droid I-5YQ. But Jax is also involved in another struggle -- to unlock the secrets of his father's death and his own past.

While Jax believes that I-5YQ holds some of those answers, he never imagines that the truth could be shocking enough to catapult him to the frontlines of a plot to kill Emperor Palpatine. Worse yet, Darth Vader's relentless search for Jax is about to end... in triumph.

The future looming over the valiant Jedi and his staunch pals promises to be dark and brief, because there's no secret whatsoever about the harshest truth of all: Few indeed are those who tangle with Darth Vader... and live to tell the tale.

2009

Fate of the Jedi #1: Outcast
by Aaron Allston.

First book of the new nine-novel hardcover series:

After violent civil war, and the devastation wrought by the now-fallen Darth Caedus, the Galactic Alliance is in crisis -- and in need. From all corners, politicians, power brokers, and military leaders converge on Coruscant for a crucial summit to restore order, negotiate differences, and determine the future of their unified worlds. But even more critical, and far more uncertain, is the future of the Jedi.

In a shocking move, Chief of State Natasi Daala orders the arrest of Luke Skywalker for failing to prevent Jacen Solo's turn to the dark side and subsequent reign of terror as a Sith Lord. But it's only the first blow in an anti-Jedi backlash fueled by a hostile government and suspicious public. When Jedi Knight Valin Horn, scion of a politically influential family, suffers a mysterious psychotic break and becomes a dangerous fugitive, the Jedi become the target of a media-driven witch-hunt. Facing conviction on the damning charges, Luke has only one choice. He must strike a bargain with the calculating Daala: his freedom in exchange for his exile -- from Coruscant and from the Jedi Order.

Now, though forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is determined to keep grim history from being repeated. With his son, Ben, at his side, Luke sets out to unravel the shocking truth behind Jacen Solo's corruption and downfall. But the secrets he uncovers among the enigmatic Force mystics of the distant world Dorin may bring his quest -- and life as he knows it -- to a sudden end. And all the while, another Jedi Knight, consumed by the same madness as Valin Horn, is headed for Coruscant on a fearsome mission that could doom the Jedi Order . . . and devastate the entire galaxy.

2009

Rebel Force #3: Renegade
by Alex Wheeler.

Deadly assassin X-7 has infiltrated the Rebel Alliance. Trained by ruthless Commander Rezi Soresh, X-7 is the best there is: he feels nothing, but sees everything. And now, he�s gunning for the ultimate prize: Luke Skywalker, the pilot that destroyed the Death Star. The seemingly clueless kid from Tatooine proves more resourceful and difficult to eliminate than X-7 could ever have imagined�or would be, if the assassin had any imagination. Surrounded by friends and allies, and with a connection to the Force that grows stronger every day, Luke seems all but impervious to the usual tactics. But X-7 isn�t done with him yet.

The Clone Wars: No Prisoners
by Karen Traviss

Third in the series of original novels accompanying the TV series:

A training session turns into a full-scale hostile action when Anakin asks Rex to get Ahsoka out of his hair for a while. Rex, Ahsoka, and a squad of young clone troopers new to Torrent Company join Captain Gilead Pellaeon's assault ship Leveler, fresh out of refit, for a 72-hour acquaint. But an emergency tests their training as Leveler responds to a call for support from Master Djinn Altis -- leader of a dissident Jedi sect. The Leveler crew must rescue a captured Republic agent, whose undercover mission has been compromised. And for the first time, Ahsoka learns that war against the Separatists isn't just clone troopers against battle droids, and that sometimes the enemies are real living beings.

Republic Commando: Order 66
by Karen Traviss

Paperback reprint.

2009

Fate of the Jedi #2: Omen
by Christie Golden

Second in the Fate of the Jedi series:

The Jedi Order is in crisis. The late Jacen Solo's shocking transformation into murderous Sith Lord Darth Caedus has cast a damning pall over those who wield the Force for good. Two Jedi Knights have succumbed to an inexplicable and dangerous psychosis. Criminal charges have driven Luke Skywalker into self-imposed exile. And power-hungry Chief of State Natasi Daala is exploiting anti-Jedi sentiment to undermine the Order's influence within the Galactic Alliance.

Forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is on a desperate mission to uncover the truth behind Jacen's fall to the dark side -- and to learn what's turning peaceful Jedi into raving lunatics. But finding answers will mean venturing into the mind-bending space of the Kathol Rift, and bargaining with an alien species as likely to destroy outsiders as deal with them. Still, there is no other choice and no time to lose, as the catastrophic events on Coruscant continue to escalate. Stricken by the same violent dementia that infected her brother, Valin, Jedi Knight Jysella Horn faces an equally grim fate after her capture by Daala's police. And when Han and Leia Solo narrowly foil another deranged Jedi bent on deadly destruction, even acting Grand Master Kenth Hamner appears willing to bow to Daala's iron will -- at the expense of the Jedi Order.

But an even greater threat is looming. Millennia in the past, a Sith starship crashed on an unknown, low-tech planet, leaving the survivors stranded. Over the generations, their numbers have grown anew, the ways of the dark side have been nurtured, and the time is fast approaching when this lost tribe of Sith will once more take to the stars to reclaim their legendary destiny as rulers of the galaxy. Only one thing stands in their way to dominance, a name whispered to them through the Force: Skywalker.

2009

Star Wars: The Essential Atlas
by Daniel Wallace and Jason Fry

An in-depth guide to the Star Wars galaxy....

Star Wars Blueprints: Rebel Edition

Decide Your Destiny: The Lost Legion
by Tracey West.

Do you have what it takes to be a clone trooper in the Republic Army? In this Decide Your Destiny story you can choose from multiple characters, such as medic, commander or demolitions expert, and dozens of paths to create your own adventure. With over twenty-five different endings, every time you read the book it�ll be a whole new adventure.

2009

Fate of the Jedi #3: Abyss
by Troy Denning

The third installment in the post Legacy of the Force series. Possibly featuring the Hapans.

The Force Unleashed
by Sean Williams

Paperback reprint.

Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
by Matt Stover

Paperback reprint.

2009

Untitled Luke Skywalker "Bio"
by Ryder Windham

A young readers novel about the hero of the original trilogy, by the author of The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader and The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Rebel Force #4: Firefight
by Alex Wheeler

Deadly assassin X-7 has never failed to complete a mission--until now.

Unmasked and unarmed, he narrowly escapes from the Rebels with his life and little else. His cover may be blown, but he's not returning to Commander Rezi Soresh until his target has been eliminated. This time, he has a new plan. He'll gather six of the best pilots in the galaxy-all of them roguish mercenaries who care nothing about money-and turn them loose on Red Squadron.

He counts on his pilot's mercenary instincts to keep them in line. But one of them has a secret that could cost X-7 his victory.

Secret Missions #1: Breakout Squad
by Ryder Windham

A young adult novel tie-in to The Clone Wars. This appears to be a new series. Possibly originally titled "Escape into Wild Space".

LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
by DK Publishing

A guide to the brick-based incarnation of Star Wars.

Imperial Commando: 501st
by Karen Traviss

First in the Imperial Commando series, a follow-up to the Clone War era Republic Commando series.

2009

Deathtroopers
by Joe Schreiber

From the first appearance of Darth Vader in the groundbreaking movie Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars fans have known what terror feels like -- and they loved it. But never before has Star Wars publishing ventured into the unknown territory of true horror . . . until now.

Then the Imperial prison barge Purge breaks down in a distant, uninhabited part of space, its only hope seems to lie with a Star Destroyer found drifting, derelict and seemingly abandoned. But when a boarding party is sent to scavenge for parts, only half of them come back -- bringing with them a horrific disease so lethal that within hours, nearly all aboard the Purge will die. And death is only the beginning.

For aboard the Star Destroyer, amid its vast creaking emptiness that isn't really empty at all. For the dead are rising, soulless, unstoppable, and unspeakably hungry.

The Clone Wars: The Official Episode Guide: Season 1
by Jason Fry

A guide to the first season of the animated show.

Vader: The Dark Lord and His Universe
by Pete Vilmur and Ryder Windham

Fully licensed with Lucasfilm, VADER will be the definitive book on the history, myth, and cultural impact of Darth Vader. From his early development by George Lucas in the original classic films, to the new legends created in comics and novels, to his appearances on everything from commercials to bedspreads, VADER will present a complete view of the character. This book will contain unique pieces both printed flat and removable, including never-before-seen concept sketches, rare promotional materials, early comic books, video games, action figures, merchandise, movie posters, and more.

2009

Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil
by Drew Karpyshyn

The Sith are gone -- all except Darth Bane, creator of the "Rule of Two," which states that the new Sith Order will consist of only two: a Master and an apprentice. But how does one train an apprentice whose ultimate goal -- and proof of success -- must be to kill the Master?

Darth Bane is beginning to suffer the effects of drawing heavily on the dark side of the Force for so many years. At the same time, he's beginning to doubt his apprentice, Zannah, because she hasn't yet tried to kill him and take his power. Is she weak? Unworthy of being his apprentice? When he learns of an ancient Sith artifact that might hold the secret to immortal life, he heads out in search of it alone. But Zannah is anything but weak, and now that she has glimpsed his worries, she knows that the time is ripe to take him on. The Forces of evil will clash in spectacular battle, with the future of the Sith hanging in the balance!

Blood Oath
by Elaine Cunningham

A new paperback novel featuring Zekk in the days after Legacy of the Force:

Once an orphan scavenging on the streets of Coruscant's undercity, he rose to become a Jedi Knight and serve with honor as a fighter pilot for the New Republic. Alongside Jaina Solo, he confronted the forces of Darth Caedus -- the most powerful of the Sith Lords -- in a battle that nearly destroyed him. But his story isn't over. For Zekk, the future holds much more. . . .

Darth Caedus is dead, and the war is ended. Still, the Imperial Remnant remains a very real threat for the Galactic Alliance. And though the Moffs' attempted assassination of Tenel Ka, Queen Mother of the Hapes Consortium, has failed, their machinations have uncovered an ancient secret capable of destroying the queen and her people as surely as the deadliest attack.

As Jag Fel, Imperial Remnant leader and Zekk's longtime rival for Jaina Solo's affections, assumes control of the Moff Council -- stepping right into a nest of explosive intrigue -- Zekk, desperate to contact his Jedi comrades, finds himself at the mercy of a pirate captain with an unknown agenda and allegiance to none but herself. But with or without her, the Knight vows to do whatever it takes to stop the volatile conflict unfolding around him from reaching its fatal endgame.

Fate of the Jedi #4
by Aaron Allston.

The series continues.

2010

Crosscurrent
by Paul Kemp

A standalone paperback featuring Kyle Katarn's apprentice Jaden Korr, somehow involving the Great Hyperspace War.

2010

Clone Wars #4
by Karen Miller

Third in the series of original novels accompanying the TV series.

2010

Fate of the Jedi #5
by Christie Golden

Fifth in the series.

2010

Clone Wars #4
by Karen Miller

Fourth in the series of original novels accompanying the TV series.

2010

Imperial Commando #2
by Karen Traviss

Second in the Imperial Commando series.

2010

Fate of the Jedi #6
by Troy Denning

Sixth in the series.

2010

Untitled Nomi Sunrider Hardcover
by Alex Irvine

A hardcover featuring Nomi Sunrider from the Tales of the Jedi comics.

2010

Fate of the Jedi #7
by Aaron Allston

Seventh in the series.

2010

2011

Fate of the Jedi #8
by Christie Golden

Eighth in the series.

2011

Untitled Boba Fett Paperback
by Karen Traviss

A novel featuring Boba Fett.

2011

Fate of the Jedi #9
by Troy Denning

The final in the series.

2011

Untitled Holostar Paperback
by by Michael Reaves and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff

A rags to riches story featuring a rising holostar in the early Rebellion era.

2011