Fate of the Jedi Begins as Outcast Arrives

A new series of Star Wars novels begins next week with the March 24th release of Outcast by Aaron Allston, the first installment of the nine-book Fate of the Jedi series from Del Rey Books. It continues the tradition of drama, adventure and revelation that have been the hallmarks of Star Wars publishing for over 30 years. It continues the epic saga of the classic heroes -- Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia -- in a bold new era set about 40 years after the end of Return of the Jedi.

Fate of the Jedi is the perfect starting point for new readers to enter the Star Wars Expanded Universe; it can be daunting to come into a long-running book series. To help familiarize readers with the current characters, settings and situations, Del Rey Books is making available a downloadable PDF guide. It can serve as an introduction to the Expanded Universe, or as a refresher on the state of the galaxy as the Fate of the Jedi series begins. This introduction also includes an excerpt of Outcast.

To mark the release of Outcast, author Aaron Allston will be embarking on a book tour at the following locations to sign and discuss his new book. There is always the possibility of last-minute changes, so check with local bookstores as the dates approach. You can also order Outcast from StarWarsShop complete with autographed label from Aaron Allston here.

Lexington, KY
Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:00pm
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle

Chicago, IL
Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:00pm
Borders Books & Music
1500 16th Street, Oak Brook

Kansas City, MO
Thursday, March 26
Borders Books & Music
1664 NW Chipman Road, Lee's Summit

Seattle, WA
Friday, March 27 @ 7:00pm
University Bookstore
15311 Main Street, Mill Creek

Sacramento, CA
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:00pm
Borders Books & Music
2765 E Bidwell Street, Folsom

Phoenix, AZ
Sunday, March 29 @ 2:00pm
Changing Hands
6428 S Mcclintock Dr., Tempe

Austin, TX
Saturday, April 4 @ 2:00pm
Barnes & Noble
10000 Research Blvd