The Last Edge spans some seven decades of galactic history, from the latter days of the Republic to the rise and fall of the First Order, as seen through the eyes Seonac anLaith; an accidental adventurer, rogue and rebel who refuses to be defined by his past, no matter how much it runs around the galaxy after him.
The fiction collection will incorporate a range of formats, including short stories and novella length works, and storytelling styles from folklore to high adventure.
Stories will be published here and on Wattpad and AO3 from Spring 2023.
Image credit: pod racer model by and used with kind permission of Finley Searle. Photo edit by J.P. Mayner.
Postcards From Pamarthe is a six-part series of microfiction and art postcards. Each story captures a small moment from The Last Edge and takes less than a minute to read. Physical copies of the postcards were handed out as swag at Star Wars Celebration Europe in April 2023.
You can view the art and read the micro-stories here and on Wattpad and AO3.
Image credit: J.P. Mayner
Prologue: The Warrior And The Witch - a short story (set circa. 35 BBY)
A Pamarthen folktale told beside a homely fire holds more meaning for young Seonac anLaith than he yet knows.
This short story is ready to read here and on Wattpad and AO3. (5 minute read.)
Art credit: original image AI generated via Wonder app. Photo edit J.P. Mayner.
In From The Cold - a short story (set circa. 0 ABY)
The Galactic Civil War has begun in earnest. On frozen Hiver, an innocent woman witnesses a brutal confrontation between a Rebel agent and the local Imperials. A prelude to planned novella The Rising Tide.
This short story is ready to read here and on Wattpad and AO3 (15 minute read.)
Image credit: J.P. Mayner
A flash fiction starring Quinlan Vos after the events of the novel Dark Disciple.
Island of Mystery - a middle grade novel (set circa. 31 BBY)
Young Seonac‘s affinity with the Force marks him as different in his island community. Carryck is a Jedi drawn back to his homeworld, against the will of the Jedi Council. Together they must confront a dark and ancient power on Pamarthe’s stormy seas.
Image credit: AI elements generated via Wonder app. Photo edit J.P.Mayner
Tomorrow We Will Run Faster - a YA short story (set circa. 25 BBY)
It’s graduation week, the TriNebulon Oceanic Podrace has come to Pamarthe and dissent is brewing in the galaxy. The finish line is in sight, but what comes next?
Image credit: pod racer model by and used with kind permission of Finley Searle. Photo edit by J.P. Mayner.
Remembrance - a short story (set circa. 20 BBY)
The Clone War rages across the galaxy. As Seonac heals from a traumatic injury he confronts an unsettling mystery from his past.
Image credit: original image copyright Hasbro/Lucasfilm Ltd. Photo edit J.P.Mayner.
The Colossus Enigma (set circa. 14 BBY)
The Clone War is over, but Seonac’s comfortable life on Coruscant is about to be thrown into disarray by a stranger’s dying words. Can he outrun the Inquisitorius? Who are the Librarians of None? And what is the answer to the riddle of the Colossus?
Image credit: AI elements generated via Wonder app. Original photo elements and edit by J.P.Mayner
Crucible Jho & The Librarians Of None and other tales - a short story collection (set circa. 10-1 BBY)
The crew of The Last Edge make their way in the galaxy in this collection of short stories set during the reign of the Galactic Empire.
Image credit: AI elements generated via Wonder app. Original photo elements and edit by J.P. Mayner.
Seaglass (set circa. 3 ABY)
An Imperial deserter returns home to Pamarthe to find a planet ready for revolution.
Image credit: Original photo elements and edit J.P. Mayner
The Rising Tide (set circa. 3 ABY)
Seonac and his crew of irregulars aboard The Last Edge are tasked with a vital mission for the Rebellion; librate Pamarthe and recruit its fearless warriors and pilots to fight for freedom in the galaxy….
Image credit: Background copyright EA/Lucasfilm Ltd. Original photo elements and edit J.P. Mayner
Last Orders - a short story (set 34 ABY)
The Galactic Civil War is a distant memory for some. But when Han Solo and Chewbacca stop over at Seonac’s waystation inn, they’re reminded that some losses are still too recent and near to home.
Image credit: AI elements generated via Wonder app. Photo edit J.P. Mayner.
Last Legs (set 35 ABY)
The First Order has risen and the spectre of Palpatine grasps at the galaxy’s throat from beyond the grave. For young and old alike, the time to make a final stand is near….
Image credit: AI elements generated via Wonder app. Edit by J.P.Mayner
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