Books by Charles Soule

The Oracle Year: A Novel

by Charles Soule

From bestselling comic-book franchise writer Charles Soule comes a clever and witty first novel of a twentysomething New Yorker who wakes up one morning with the power to predict the future—perfect for fans of Joe Hill and Brad Meltzer, or books like This Book Is Full of Spiders and Welcome to Night Vale.
Knowledge is power. So when an unassuming Manhattan bassist named Will Dando awakens from a dream one morning with 108 predictions about the future in his head, he rapidly finds himself the most powerful man in the world. Protecting his anonymity by calling himself the Oracle, he sets up a heavily guarded Web site with the help of his friend Hamza to selectively announce his revelations. In no time, global corporations are offering him millions for exclusive access, eager to profit from his prophecies.
He's also making a lot of high-powered enemies, from the President of the United States and a nationally prominent televangelist to a warlord with a nuclear missile and an assassin grandmother. Legions of cyber spies are unleashed to hack the Site—as it's come to be called—and the best manhunters money can buy are deployed not only to unmask the Oracle but to take him out of the game entirely. With only a handful of people he can trust—including a beautiful journalist—it's all Will can do to simply survive, elude exposure, and protect those he loves long enough to use his knowledge to save the world.
Delivering fast-paced adventure on a global scale as well as sharp-witted satire on our concepts of power and faith, Marvel writer Charles Soule's audacious debut novel takes readers on a rollicking ride where it's impossible to predict what will happen next.

The Oracle Year: A Novel

by Charles Soule

From bestselling comic-book franchise writer Charles Soule comes a clever and witty first novel of a twentysomething New Yorker who wakes up one morning with the power to predict the future—perfect for fans of Joe Hill and Brad Meltzer, or books like This Book Is Full of Spiders and Welcome to Night Vale.
Knowledge is power. So when an unassuming Manhattan bassist named Will Dando awakens from a dream one morning with 108 predictions about the future in his head, he rapidly finds himself the most powerful man in the world. Protecting his anonymity by calling himself the Oracle, he sets up a heavily guarded Web site with the help of his friend Hamza to selectively announce his revelations. In no time, global corporations are offering him millions for exclusive access, eager to profit from his prophecies.
He's also making a lot of high-powered enemies, from the President of the United States and a nationally prominent televangelist to a warlord with a nuclear missile and an assassin grandmother. Legions of cyber spies are unleashed to hack the Site—as it's come to be called—and the best manhunters money can buy are deployed not only to unmask the Oracle but to take him out of the game entirely. With only a handful of people he can trust—including a beautiful journalist—it's all Will can do to simply survive, elude exposure, and protect those he loves long enough to use his knowledge to save the world.
Delivering fast-paced adventure on a global scale as well as sharp-witted satire on our concepts of power and faith, Marvel writer Charles Soule's audacious debut novel takes readers on a rollicking ride where it's impossible to predict what will happen next.

Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic)

by Charles Soule

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic

It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.

When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.

Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbors a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi’s heart.

Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic)

by Charles Soule

The epic conclusion to Star Wars The High Republic, the sequel to Temptation of the Force.

The Star Wars High Republic story comes to a conclusion, as the Jedi face off against the Nihil and Marchion Ro.

STAR WARS: CRIMSON REIGN OMNIBUS LEINIL YU COVER

by Charles Soule, Marvel Various

The full saga of the smash hit crossover event CRIMSON REIGN unites the rebels, rogues and renegades of Star Wars!

The criminal organization known as the Crimson Dawn has risen — but what is their goal, and how do they plan to achieve it? When Lady Qi'ra sends two killers — the relentless, Force-blinded Ochi of Bestoon and the mysterious, unstoppable Deathstick — to do what they do best, how will the Rebel Alliance and the Empire react to this new galactic power player? As Darth Vader hunts for anyone connected to Crimson Dawn, Luke Skywalker seeks the next step on his path to becoming a Jedi Master — and, as ever, Doctor Aphra looks to take advantage of the chaos. But with the galaxy teetering on the brink of an all-out crime war, an elite squad of bounty hunters is running out of time to save the one young girl who can stop the conflict!

COLLECTING: Star Wars: Crimson Reign (2021) 1-5, Star Wars (2020) 19-25, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2020) 18-24, Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) 18-24, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2020) 16-21

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER: DARK LORD OF THE SITH VOL. 2 - LEGACY'S END

by Charles Soule

Collects Darth Vader (2017) #7-12. Jocasta Nu, the Jedi Temple librarian, is making a desperate effort to gather and preserve whatever she can of the Jedi legacy after the purge. Vader and the Grand Inquisitor cannot let her succeed. They are sent after Jocasta by Palpatine, who views her as a particular threat ― for her knowledge makes her almost a one-woman Jedi Order, and that must be stopped. So why has the Emperor commanded Vader to keep Jocasta alive? And what secret information will she risk everything to protect? Meanwhile, Vader discovers that an expensive bounty has been placed on his head! Who would dare try to challenge the Dark Lord’s place in the Empire? Darth Vader’s story continues!

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC PHASE II - QUEST OF THE JEDI OMNIBUS

by Charles Soule, Cavan Scott

One hundred and fifty years before the fall of Starlight, another beacon burns bright in the galaxy. Jedha. The Pilgrim Moon. The Kyber Heart. But tensions are rising in the holy city, and dark days are to come. Jedi Vildar Mac arrives just as Jedha's fragile peace begins to crumble. With one Jedi lying dead in an ancient shrine, another takes up the murderer's trail. Who is using ancient Force powers on the holy city's streets? Why are sacred relics going missing? And why do all roads lead to the Temple of the Whills? Plus: Witness the birth of a Jedi legend! Porter Engle is perhaps the most skilled lightsaber wielder in the High Republic - a guardian of peace and justice, traveling the galaxy with his sister and fellow Jedi Knight, Barash Silvain! Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC (2022) #1-10 and STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - THE BLADE #1-4.

STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS OMNIBUS

by Charles Soule, Marvel Various

All-out war engulfs the galaxy! Notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett has finally landed his greatest prize: Han Solo, frozen in carbonite. But Solo is about to become one highly sought-after smuggler! The rebels want their friend back, the Empire seeks revenge on one of its greatest enemies and other bounty hunters have their eyes on a big payday - but what moves will the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate make? Featuring Darth Vader, Jabba the Hutt, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Valance, Doctor Aphra and more! Collecting STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS ALPHA; STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS #1-5; STAR WARS: WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS - JABBA THE HUTT, 4-LOM & ZUCKUSS, BOUSHH and IG-88; STAR WARS (2020) #13-18; STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS #12-17; STAR WARS: DARTH VADER (2020) #12-17 and STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA (2020) #10-15.

Star Wars Poe Dameron 1: Black Squadron

by Charles Soule

Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top secret and vital mission...Poe sets off investigating sites of historical importance to the Force. Revealing backstory leading directly into the holidays' greatest adventure, follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order brought to you by writer Charles Soule (Star Wars: Lando, Daredevil) and artist Phil Noto (Star Wars: Chewbacca, Black Widow)!

COLLECTING: POE DAMERON 1-6

STAR WARS: DARTH VADER: DARK LORD OF THE SITH VOL. 3 - THE BURNING SEAS

by Charles Soule

Collects Darth Vader (2017) #13-18 And Darth Vader Annual #2. As the Empire’s grip tightens on the galaxy, the stirrings of a rebellion begin in the Mon Cala system. The fearsome Darth Vader knows order must be maintained at all costs ― and this time the job of snuffing out hope falls to Vader, his Inquisitors…and Wilhuff Tarkin! Bringing Mon Cala to heel means finding the surviving Jedi that foment this unrest. No tolerance for rebellion can be afforded. But how far will Vader go to complete his mission? When the Dark Lord of the Sith and his Inquisitors finally track down their targets, a resistance will crumble and the seas will weep. And when the time comes for Tarkin to repay a long-standing debt to Vader, settling what is owed will require every last bit of his cunning ― and will cost more than he ever imagined!

Curse Words: The Whole Damned Thing Omnibus

by Charles Soule

HERE AT LAST from Charles Soule (Star Wars) and Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts): CURSE WORDS - THE HOLE DAMNED THING, a massive omnibus collection of the magical, hilarious, oddly moving story of an evil wizard named Wizord, his talking koala sidekick Margaret, and their journey to be good (or at least slightly less bad) in this dark, unforgiving world of ours.
Collects all twenty-eight issues originally published by Image Comics, the previously unpublished, full-length epilogue issue CURSE WORDS: AFTER WORDS, an introduction by Late Night With Stephen Colbert writer Daniel Kibblesmith, and pages upon pages of bonus material. The definitive collection of the series Joe Hill (Locke & Key) calls a "terrific, terrific comic."

Anyone: A Novel

by Charles Soule

Soon to be adapted for television by Carnival, creators of Downton Abbey
An Indie Next Pick • A Science Fiction Book Club Pick
Bestselling author of The Oracle Year, Charles Soule brings his signature knowledge—and wariness—of technology to his new novel set in a realistic future about a brilliant female scientist who creates a technology that allows for the transfer of human consciousness between bodies, and the transformations this process wreaks upon the world.

Inside a barn in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a scientist searching for an Alzheimer’s cure throws a switch—and finds herself mysteriously transported into her husband’s body. What begins as a botched experiment will change her life—and the world—forever…
Over two decades later, all across the planet, “flash” technology allows individuals the ability to transfer their consciousness into other bodies for specified periods, paid, registered and legal. Society has been utterly transformed by the process, from travel to warfare to entertainment; “Be anyone with Anyone” the tagline of the company offering this ultimate out-of-body experience. But beyond the reach of the law and government regulators is a sordid black market called the darkshare, where desperate “vessels” anonymously rent out their bodies, no questions asked for any purpose - sex, drugs, crime... or worse.
Anyone masterfully interweaves the present-day story of the discovery and development of the flash with the gritty tale of one woman’s crusade to put an end to the darkness it has brought to the world twenty-five years after its creation. Like Blade Runner crossed with Get Out, Charles Soule’s thought-provoking work of speculative fiction takes us to a world where identity, morality, and technology collide.

She-Hulk Volume 1 Law and Disorder

by Charles Soule

Jennifer Walters is...the She-Hulk! A stalwart member of the Avengers and the FF, she's also a killer attorney with a pile of degrees and professional respect. But juggling cases and kicking bad guy butt is a little more complicated than she anticipated. With a new practice, a new paralegal and a mounting number of super villains she's racking up as personal enemies, She- Hulk might have bitten off more than she can chew! When Kristoff Vernard, the son of Victor von Doom seeks extradition, it's an international jailbreak, She-Hulk style! And She-Hulk and Hellcat must uncover the secrets of the Blue File - a conspiracy that touches the entire Marvel Universe! Someone important to She-Hulk is killed, and she won't let it stand...but who can she trust? She-Hulk takes on her most terrifying role yet: defendant!

COLLECTING: SHE-HULK 1-6

Star Wars: Legacy of Vader - the Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 1

by Charles Soule

The shadow of Darth Vader looms large over the Star Wars galaxy, and nowhere does it reach deeper than in the mind of young Kylo Ren!

Written by Charles Soule, well known for his ongoing Darth Vader series from Marvel Comics, this story delves into the mysteries of Vader as his legacy continues to shape the Empire.

LET THE PAST DIE...KILL IT IF YOU HAVE TO.

As Marvel enters a new era of STAR WARS storytelling, the dark obsession of young Kylo Ren leads him to Mustafar! But what secrets does Fortress Vader hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest?

Next, Ren's formative journey takes him to the home planet of his grandfather, Anakin Skywalker -- where he must face Gardulla the Hutt and her guards -- plus a rancor! Secrets of the past will be unearthed in the harsh sands of Mos Espa!

COLLECTING: Star Wars: Legacy of Vader (2025) #1-6 and material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1

Star Wars: The High Republic: Jedi Brave in Every Way

by Charles Soule, Rosemary Soule

Learn how to be Jedi brave with Yoda and Burryaga!

Beloved Jedi Master Yoda teaches Jedi Younglings and Padawans of every species, including fan-favorite Wookiee Burryaga, to overcome their fears in this timeless tale for children.

Set in the era of the High Republic, this beautifully-illustrated book teaches empowering lessons through the lens of familiar, lovable characters.

Check out these other Star Wars books for young readers:

• Star Wars: A Jedi You Will Be by Preeti Chhibber
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galaxy Needs You by Caitlin Kennedy
• Star Wars: Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex
• Star Wars: ABC-3PO by Calliope Glass and Caitlin Kennedy
• Star Wars: OBI-123 by Calliope Glass and Caitlin Kennedy
• Star Wars: BB-8 on the Run by Drew Dewalt
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Chewie and the Porgs by Kevin Shinick