Alphabet Squadron (Star Wars)
Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed, published by Random House Worlds on December 31, 2019, is a reissue that spans 576 pages. This novel marks the beginning of a new trilogy centered on veteran New Republic pilots as they transition from being hunted to becoming hunters in a galaxy still reeling from war. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi, the story follows a diverse team of pilots, each operating a different class of starfighter, as they embark on a mission to eliminate the formidable Shadow Wing, a group of TIE fighters wreaking havoc in the aftermath of the Empire’s fall.
Readers will find a narrative that captures the essence of camaraderie and resilience among the pilots of Alphabet Squadron, including Yrica Quell, a defector seeking redemption. The book delves into their struggles to adapt to a new reality while confronting both external threats and their personal demons. With themes of action and adventure woven throughout, this science fiction tale explores the complexities of heroism and the challenges of forging unity in a changing galaxy.
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The first novel in a new trilogy starring veteran New Republic pilots!
On the brink 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 Squadron will have to learn to fly together if they want to protect the new era of peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve.
Part of a Marvel and Del Rey crossover event, Alphabet Squadron is the counterpart to Marvel’s TIE Fighter miniseries, which follows the exploits of Shadow Wing as they scheme to thwart the New Republic.
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