[NGTM-1R]

Zahn, Stackpole, or Aaron Allston (I think that's his name.) Gotta give the Wraith Squadron books their due.

[Vaelinx]

Yeah, I haven't read Aaron Allston's books, but Stackpole said he was OK with him continuing the series so I assume he's cool.

To be fair, there are of decent SW books.  It's just those two authors stand out as the best in my mind.  Books like The Han Solo Trilogy I like.  And the short story compilations will usually have somethign you like in there.

I really don't like Kevin Anderson.  I find his characters flat and uninteresting, his plots are both unoriginal and uninspired, and I really don't like his treatment of the existing characters and the universe.

[Night Hammer]

Yeah, I agree Stakpole and Zahn are great writers and I liked the Wraith squadron books