User blog:KaharZamet/Disney Announces 4 New Novels to Kick Off the "New EU"

So, yesterday (April 25, 2014), Disney announced 4 new novels that would be part of it's "New EU". So here's the books and their breakdown

A New Dawn
Nickname: Rebel Prequels Novel

Timeline: 19 BBY - 5 BBY

Main Characters: Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla

Author: John Jackson Miller

Release Date: September 2014

I would recommend buying this novel because it's the first novel of the Rebels series, and it's by John Jackson Miller, who wrote the Knights of the Old Republic comics, Lost Tribe of the Sith series, and the Kenobi novel, all great books.

Tarkin
Nickname: Tarkin Novel

Timeline: Unknown

Main Characters: Wilhuff Tarkin

Author: James Luceno

Release Date: November 2014

I would recommend buying this novel because it focuses on Wilhuff Tarkin, a character we don't know much about. All we know is that he was a Republic Captain and Imperial Grand Moff, and was blown up on the Death Star in A New Hope. The novel is being written by James Luceno, who wrote Labyrinth of Evil, Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, and Darth Plagueis.

Heir to the Jedi
Nickname: Luke Novel

Timeline: 0 ABY - 3 ABY

Main Characters: Luke Skywalker

Author: Kevin Hearne

Release Date: January 2015

This novel...well...it just doesn't really appeal to me because 0 - 3 ABY isn't a time I'm interested in. If you want to see what Luke, Leia, Han etc. did between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, then I'd recommend buying this novel. The novel is being written by Kevin Hearne, who has never wrote any Star Wars books before.

Lords of the Sith
Nickname: Palpatine and Vader Novel

Timeline: 19 BBY - 5 BBY

Main Characters: Palpatine, Darth Vader

Author: Paul S. Kemp

Release Date: March 2015

I would recommend buying this novel because it's an epic novel that focuses on Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine being trapped on an unknown planet during a fight between the Empire and a band of rebels. It will also feature a character from The Clone Wars.

So, now that you know all about the new novels, what do you think of this "New EU"? Talk about it in the comments. Which of the 4 novels is your favorite? Be sure to vote on the poll below. Which "New EU" novel is your favorite? A New Dawn Tarkin Heir to the Jedi Lords of the Sith