Canto Bight (novella collection)

Canto Bight is a collection of four novella stories, considered canon and centered around characters from the city and casino known as Canto Bight. This location is featured in the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The authors who penned these stories are Saladin Ahmed, Rae Carson, Mira Grant, and John Jackson Miller. Del Rey initially released the book as a hardcover on December 5, 2017, and was a component of Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. A paperback version became available on May 29, 2018.

Publisher's summary

Get ready to visit Canto Bight, the casino city featured in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This is a destination where intriguing creatures, unique aliens, and aspiring high-rollers are willing to risk everything in pursuit of wealth. These four original novellas, all taking place during a single important evening, delve into the risks and trickery within this extravagant casino city.

  • In a story by Saladin Ahmed, a vacation of dreams turns into an unimaginable nightmare when an honest salesman crosses paths with a seasoned criminal.

  • Mira Grant tells the story of how a deal involving a precious bottle of wine evolves into a desperate fight for survival, as ambitions and schemes collide.

  • Rae Carson's tale explores how old habits resurface when a servant finds themselves embroiled in the intense power struggles of Canto Bight's elite.

  • John Jackson Miller's story follows a down-on-his-luck gambler who gets one final opportunity to reverse his fortunes, but only if he can survive a chaotic night.

Within Canto Bight, individuals can indulge in opulence, seemingly insulated from the issues plaguing a galaxy descending into conflict once more. Ambitions can be realized, but the risks are unprecedented, as a darkness lurks beneath the surface of all the glamour and luxury.

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  • Here's how the new Star Wars novels will connect to The Last Jedi on ew.com ( July 20 , 2017 ) (archived from the original on April 25, 2020)
  • The Star Wars Show: J.J. Abrams to Direct Episode IX, Inside Canto Bight, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
  • Check out the cover and new details of Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Canto Bight on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • NYCC 2017: New Thrawn Novel Revealed and More from Lucasfilm's Publishing Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • Stakes Are High in Canto Bight – Exclusive Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • The Star Wars Show: Battlefront II's T.J. Ramini, Star Wars: Galactic Nights News, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
  • Meet Lexo Sooger, Masseur with a Past, in Canto Bight – Exclusive Audiobook Excerpt on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • 4 Reasons Canto Bight Is an Essential Read on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • All Bets Are Off: John Jackson Miller on Canto Bight on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • Much to Learn You Still Have: 10 Aliens You Should Know from Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Canto Bight on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • How The Last Jedi Novelization Connects to A Galaxy of Star Wars Books and Comics on StarWars.com (backup link)
  • " Launchpad " — Star Wars Insider 181

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