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Reign of the Empire: Edge of the Abyss Sets Sept. 15 Release, Ties Directly to Andor

The sequel bridges the Reign timeline to Andor by centering Imperial indoctrination.

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Overview

  • Lucasfilm Publishing and Random House Worlds revealed the cover and details via io9, naming Rebecca Roanhorse as author and confirming the September 15, 2026 release.
  • Set one year before Andor season one, the novel brings back Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, Saw Gerrera, Luthen Rael, Kleya Marki, Anto Kreegyr, Perrin Fertha, Leida Mothma, and Nisus Osar, with a storyline that visits Ghorman.
  • The official synopsis describes the Empire weaponizing truth and loyalty to indoctrinate the next generation, including the daughters of Mon and Bail.
  • Stakes escalate when a captured member of Saw Gerrera’s cell holds knowledge that could expose early rebel networks.
  • Edge of the Abyss is the second Reign of the Empire book after 2025’s The Mask of Fear, with From the Ashes slated for summer 2027, and preorders are open now.