CANON
Written by: Alexander Freed
Published on: June 11, 2019
Published by: Del Rey
Pages: 432
Timeline: 4 ABY
Key characters: Yrica Quell, Chass na Chadic, Kairos, Wyl Lark, Nath Tensent, Hera Syndulla
Designated era: The New Republic
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Publisher’s Summary
On the verge of victory in a brutal war, five New Republic pilots transform from hunted to hunters in this epic STAR WARS adventure. Set after Return of the Jedi, Alphabet Squadron follows a unique team, each flying a different class of starfighter as they struggle to end their war once and for all.
The Emperor is dead. His final weapon has been destroyed. The Imperial Army is in disarray. In the aftermath, Yrica Quell is just one of thousands of defectors from her former cause living in a deserters’ shantytown—until she is selected to join Alphabet Squadron.
Cobbled together from an eclectic assortment of pilots and starfighters, the five members of Alphabet are tasked by New Republic general Hera Syndulla herself. Like Yrica, each is a talented pilot struggling to find their place in a changing galaxy. Their mission: to track down and destroy the mysterious Shadow Wing, a lethal force of TIE fighters exacting bloody, reckless vengeance in the twilight of their reign.
The newly formed unit embodies the heart and soul of the Rebellion: ragtag, resourceful, scrappy, and emboldened by their most audacious victory in decades. But going from underdog rebels to celebrated heroes isn’t as easy as it seems, and their inner demons threaten them as much as their enemies among the stars. The wayward warriors of Alphabet Squad will have to learn to fly together if they want to protect the new era of peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve.
Quick Summary
The war is not yet over. A mismatched group of pilots must learn to work together in order to help bring down the last of what remains of the Galactic Empire once and for all.
Book Details
Audience: Adult
Author: Alexander Freed
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: June 11, 2019
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1984821989
ISBN-13: 978-1984821980
Pages: 432 (hardcover)
