New Releases by James Luceno

Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections. Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections. With more than 60 intricate full-color artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life. This updated edition has been comprehensively updated and includes incredible cross-sections from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Andor. Uncover the unspeakable secrets of Darth Vader''s castle. Explore the ancient Jedi ruins on Ahch-To. Discover the unmatched opulence of Canto Bight and the brutal efficiency of the Narkina 5 prison complex. This comprehensive book makes the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. Readers will spend hours studying the fascinating artworks to gain new insights into iconic locations from their favorite saga. (c) & TM 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.

La guerra fra Repubblica e i Separatisti sta lacerando la galassia da decenni con una corsa ad armamenti sempre più potenti. Membro del progetto ultrasegreto del Cancelliere Palpatine chiamato Morte Nera, Orson Krennic è intenzionato a trovare una superarma in grado di assicurare la vittoria alla sua fazione: la Morte Nera! La chiave del successo è negli studi di un suo vecchio amico, lo scienziato Galen Erso. Ma ora Erso e la sua famiglia sono finiti nel mirino dei Separatisti e Galen dovrà scegliere da che parte stare…

Nuevo canon. Tarkin, el que fuera aliado de la Orden Jedi, ahora escala posiciones a través de las filas imperiales, apadrinado por el Emperador. Impondrá por doquier su autoridad sin piedad. . . y perseguirá celosamente su destino como el arquitecto de dominio absoluto. Luceno insufla vida a Grand Moff Tarkin, un fascinante personaje clásico de Star Wars: Una nueva esperanza. Relato situado entre los Episodios III y IV. La prensa opina"Tarkin narra un relato convincente de misterio a la vez que revela mucho acerca de un personaje polémico y el régimen opresor que representa. [ James ] Luceno ha demostrado una vez más que los villanos de Star Wars son más divertidos que los buenos. "- New York Daily News.

''The best Star Wars publication to date . . . [James] Luceno takes Darth Plagueis down the dark path and never looks back.'' Newsday Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires; losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. When the time is right, he destroys his Master-and vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death. Darth Sidious: Plagueis''s chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor. Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination-and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction? ''Luceno draws on his storytelling skill and prodigious knowledge of the [Star Wars] world . . . to craft a complex tale of ambition and desire.'' Library Journal

This comprehensive visual dictionary is the perfect Star Wars book for getting to know the galaxy far, far away. Packed with more than 1,500 stunning images, it showcases major and minor characters including Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, creatures, vehicles, weapons, props, and items of tech in unparalleled detail. Beautiful photography and engaging text written by Star Wars experts examines the finer points of Padme Amidala''s costumes, displays Boba Fett''s array of weaponry, studies Darth Vader''s armor, and reveals the lesser-known background stories to many of the characters. Find out who Poe Dameron''s idol is, discover the tech behind BB-8''s rolling motion, and much, much more! Fully updated to include Star Wars The Force Awakens and Star Wars The Last Jedi - this invaluable reference guide incorporates all the latest stories and characters. The definitive companion to the Star Wars movies, Star Wars The Complete Visual Dictionary is a must-buy for the beginner and the die-hard Star Wars fan alike. & TM 2018 LUCASFILM LTD.

AN - 43 Deux ans se sont écoulés depuis la mort de Jacen Solo, devenu le terrible seigneur Sith Dark Caedus. L''ombre de leur fils et de sa chute tragique vers le Côté Obscur plane encore sur Leia et Han. Mais sa lumière brille encore à travers sa fille bien-aimée, Allana, dont ils ont la garde. Et la jeune fille, si sensible à la Force, fait une découverte étonnante dans le vaisseau spatial si cher à son grand-père, le Faucon Millenium. Leur curiosité piquée, et pour satisfaire le goût pour l''aventure de la fillette, Leia et Han se lancent dans une odyssée plus mouvementée qu''ils ne l''auraient imaginée, à la recherche du passé du Faucon. Voici l''histoire véritable du plus fameux, rapide et caractériel cargo YT-1300p de la galaxie.

Can’t wait for The Last Jedi? Lose yourself in a galaxy far, far away with this ebook sampler of excerpts from Del Rey’s latest Star Wars novels—including a Rogue One adaptation and prequel. Timothy Zahn returns with a revealing portrait of one of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Galactic Empire. Chuck Wendig completes his epic trilogy bridging the gap between Episodes VI and VII. And Senator Leia Organa stars in her own novel set in the years before The Force Awakens. Plus, don’t miss five Star Wars short stories new to the 2017 sampler: “Scorched” by Delilah S. Dawson, “Blade Squadron: Kuat” by David J. Williams & Mark S. Williams, “Voice of the Empire” by Mur Lafferty, “Turning Point” by Jason M. Hough, and “TK-462” by Sylvain Neuvel. THRAWN by Timothy Zahn In this definitive novel, readers will follow Thrawn’s rise to power, uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray Following the Battle of Endor, Leia Organa—now a respected senator—must protect the fledgling democracy from both outside dangers and treachery from within. AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig As the New Republic fights to restore peace to the galaxy, Norra Wexley leads a search and rescue mission to the Wookiee homeworld, where Chewbecca has been captured and Han Solo has disappeared. CATALYST by James Luceno In this prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Jyn Erso’s family must untangle a web of deception to save themselves—and the galaxy itself. ROGUE ONE by Alexander Freed A new hope rests in the hands of an unlikely band of allies—if only they can capture the plans to a machine of unimaginable destructive power. Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material. AFTERMATH: EMPIRE’S END by Chuck Wendig As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.

Jahrelang haben sich die Republik und die Separatisten mit tödlichen Technologien bekämpft, doch der anhaltende Krieg fordert nun immer stärkere Waffen. Als Mitglied von Imperator Palpatines geheimem Projekt um den Bau des Todessterns ist Orson Krennic entschlossen, eine vernichtende Superwaffe zu entwickeln und dem Feind somit zuvorzukommen. Der Schlüssel hierfür könnte Krennics alter Freund sein, der brillante Wissenschaftler Galen Erso, doch Erso ist strikter Pazifist. Um seinen Plan, den Todesstern zu realisieren, endlich mit aller Macht durchzusetzen, beginnt Krennic ein Netz aus Lügen und Täuschungen zu spinnen, das nicht nur Galen Erso in Gefahr bringt, sondern die gesamte Galaxis ...

AN -21 La guerre déchire la galaxie, provoquant une escalade d''inventions mortelles entre la République et les Séparatistes. Orson Krennic est chargé par le chancelier Palpatine d''un projet secret appelé " Etoile de la mort " : l''arme de destruction massive ultime. Et un vieil ami de Krennic, le brillant scientifique Galen Erso, pourrait lui être d''une aide décisive. Ses recherches sur l''énergie ont attiré l''attention de Krennic. Et il offre à Galen des ressources quasi-illimitées pour poursuivre ses travaux. Celui-ci croit que ses découvertes seront utilisées à des fins purement altruistes. Mais désormais, il se trouve pris au piège, avec toute sa famille, de la poigne de Krennic. Et l''Etoile de la mort pourrait devenir une terrible réalité...

EL FIN DE LAS GUERRAS DE LOS CLONES ESTÁ CERCA; PERO, MÁS ALLÁ DEL HORIZONTE DE ESPERANZA, LA ESTRELLA MÁS OSCURA ESTÁ NACIENDO. EL ALABADO AUTOR DE STAR WARS, JAMES LUCENO, VUELVE PARA ESCRIBIR UNA INTENSA HISTORIA DE CODICIA Y TRAICIÓN QUE PREPARA EL ESCENARIO DE ROGUE ONE: UNA HISTORIA DE STAR WARS. La guerra está destrozando la galaxia. Por años, la República y los separatistas han luchado a través de las estrellas, y ambas partes han desarrollado tecnología más y más letal para ganar la guerra. Como miembro de la Estrella de la Muerte, el proyecto secreto del Canciller Palpatine, Orson Krennic ha decidido desarrollar una superarma antes de que sus enemigos puedan adelantarse. Un viejo amigo de Krennic, el brillante científico Galen Erso, podría ser la clave. La investigación de Galen acerca de la energía ha capturado la atención tanto de Krennic como de sus enemigos, y esto convierte al científico en un peón crucial del conflicto galáctico. Sin embargo, cuando Krennic rescata de secuestradores separatistas a Galen, a su esposa, Lyra, y a su hija, Jyn, la familia Erso le debe un gran favor a Krennic. Entonces, él le ofrece a Galen una oportunidad extraordinaria: continuar sus estudios científicos con todos los recursos posibles a su disposición. Mientras Galen y Lyra piensan que su investigación sobre energía sería usada solo para fines altruistas, Krennic tiene otros planes que harán realidad la Estrella de la Muerte, al fin. Atrapados en el puño de su benefactor, los Erso deberán desentrañar la red de engaños de Krennic para salvarse a sí mismos y a la galaxia.

Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before their enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key. Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.

Retrouvez tout l''univers Star Wars "légendes" chez 12-21, l''éditeur numérique ! La déchéance d''un seul homme pourrait bien sonner le glas de la république ! Le Chancelier Valorum est le maître suprême de la galaxie. Pauvre pouvoir que le sien, ligoté qu''il est par des milliers de lois, des millions de privilèges et des milliards de complots. Dans cette république, le destin du chef est d''être détesté, contesté, voué à perdre ses fonctions et à basculer dans la mort symbolique de l''anonymat. Partout grondent les opposants au régime ; mais des forces mystérieuses agissent dans l''ombre, guettant l''instant fatal où elles apparaîtront pour tirer le meilleur parti de la crise. Valorum convoque sur la planète Eriadu une conférence de la dernière chance ; des Jedi vont sur place organiser la sécurité des délégués. Mais les dés sont pipés ; les terroristes sont prêts.

Der Bestsellerautor erweckt einen legendären Charakter aus Episode IV zu neuem Leben – Großmoff Tarkin! Großmoff Wilhuff Tarkin überwacht den Bau einer mobilen Kampfstation, als seine Basis plötzlich von Separatistenschiffen angegriffen wird. Die mysteriösen Angreifer hacken das HoloNet und fliehen, bevor Tarkin ihnen auf die Schliche kommt. Umgehend wird er nach Coruscant beordert, wo er vom Imperator beauftragt wird, gemeinsam mit Darth Vader der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen. Es folgt eine Jagd durch die halbe Galaxis und eine Reise zurück in Tarkins Vergangenheit: zu seinen Jugendjahren auf Eriadu und den Ereignissen auf dem Carrion Plateau, die ihn für immer veränderten ...

The journey to The Force Awakens begins with this glorious eBook sampler of excerpts from six novels in the new Star Wars canon! Starring beloved characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from the classic trilogy as well as fan favorites from The Clone Wars and Rebels, these original novels shed new light on the grand tapestry that is Star Wars—all approved by the Lucasfilm Story Group and part of the official canon. A new dawn in Star Wars storytelling has arrived . . . and, with this eBook sampler, it’s just a click away. BATTLEFRONT: TWILIGHT COMPANY by Alexander Freed A companion novel inspired by the hotly anticipated videogame Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this new novel features one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy: bounty hunter Asajj Ventress, the former apprentice of Count Dooku. LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their fearsome fighting skills to prevail. HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne The author of The Iron Druid Chronicles pens a thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. TARKIN by James Luceno Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller Set during the mysterious “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV, A New Dawn tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion. Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin’s guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy’s lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel—by intimidation . . . or annihilation. Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkin—whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire’s supremacy . . . and its enemies’ extinction. Praise for Tarkin “Tarkin tells a compelling tale of mystery while revealing much about a character who has fueled debate among fans since 1977, as well as the oppressive regime he represents. [James] Luceno has proven once again that the villains of Star Wars are as much fun as the good guys.”—New York Daily News “Another home run in the new canon . . . This is the highest and best distillation of Tarkin stories, old and new, we’ve ever been given.”—Big Shiny Robot “A spectacular novel, with the intrigue, action, and profound characterization we have come to expect from the pen of Luceno . . . [Tarkin] provides a nuanced, multi-faceted anti-hero who is captivating, ominous, and calculating; in many ways, this is an origin tale of the Empire [and] a fascinating portrait of one of the more popular characters in the Original Trilogy. It may very well be one my favorite Star Wars novels.”—Coffee with Kenobi “A fascinating look at the pathos of one of the galaxy’s most criminally underused characters.”—TheForce.net

This eBook sampler is the perfect way to prepare for the next exciting era of Star Wars storytelling! With Episodes VII, VIII, and IX on the horizon, Del Rey is proud to present the first wave of novels that are part of the official Star Wars film canon, created in collaboration with the newly formed Lucasfilm Story Group. The exclusive previews of these four books, starring fan favorites and set during and before the original trilogy, will transport you once again to a galaxy that doesn’t feel quite so long ago, or so far away. . . . A NEW DAWN by John Jackson Miller Set during the mysterious “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV, A New Dawn tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths. TARKIN by James Luceno Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life. HEIR TO THE JEDI by Kevin Hearne The author of The Iron Druid Chronicles pens a thrilling new adventure set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, and—for the first time ever—written entirely from Luke Skywalker’s first-person point of view. LORDS OF THE SITH by Paul S. Kemp When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their fearsome fighting skills to prevail.

The explosive conclusion of THE NEW JEDI ORDER series sees the New Jedi Order and the newly formed Galactic Federation of Free Alliances coming together to vanquish at last the horrific Yuushan Vong invaders. The key to ending the war lies hidden in the past, and it is up to Luke Skywalker and his nephew Jacen Solo to unravel the mystery and figure out how to use it to bring the war to a peaceful and optimistic end.

A string of smashing victories by the forces of the sinister aliens known as the Yuuzhan Vong has left New Republic resources and morale stretched to the breaking point. Leia Organa Solo, estranged from her husband, Han, oversees the evacuation of refugees on planets in the path of the merciless invaders. Luke Skywalker struggles to hold the fractious Jedi Knights together, even while one of them undertakes a bold but reckless undercover mission. Manipulating their alliance with the amoral Hutts, the Yuuzhan Vong leave a cunning trail of vital information where New Republic agents are sure to find it-information the desperate defenders cannot afford to ignore: the location of the aliens'' next target.Then Han Solo stumbles into the dark heart of a raging battle, thus beginning a furious race against time that will require every skill and trick in his arsenal towin

Die dunkle Seite der Macht erhebt ihr schreckliches Haupt Kanzler Valorum ist der Einzige, der die Republik zusammenhalten und der immer mächtiger werdenden Handelsföderation Einhalt gebieten kann. Daher atmen alle auf, als der Jedi-Meister Qui-Gon Jinn und sein Schüler Obi-Wan Kenobi ein Attentat auf den Kanzler vereiteln können. Doch Valorum kann keinem Gegner gegenübertreten, den er nicht kennt, und der größte Feind der Republik ist noch nicht einmal aus den Schatten getreten – Darth Sidious, der mächtigste der Sith-Lords!

»Erhebt Euch, Lord Vader!« Anakin Skywalker ist tot – diese Nachricht verbreitet sich wie ein Lauffeuer durch die Galaxis, die unter der Schreckensherrschaft des neuen Imperators Palpatine erbebt. Doch das ist nur die halbe Wahrheit, denn aus dem edlen Jedi-Ritter ist Darth Vader geworden, der mächtigste Gefolgsmann des neuen Imperators. Der Dunkle Lord hadert mit seinem Schicksal und dem, was er als Verrat seiner früheren Freunde ansieht. Da erhält er die Nachricht, dass versprengte Jedi-Trupps die Vernichtung ihres Ordens überlebt haben – und dass sie Luke und Leia verbergen, seine Zwillingskinder ... Die erfolgreichste Weltraum-Saga aller Zeiten geht weiter! Der Schlüsselroman über Darth Vader, den tragischen Oberschurken des Star-Wars-Universums.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This essential Star Wars Legends novel chronicles the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise, and the origins of the saga’s most enduring evil—the malevolent Sith master Palpatine. “The best Star Wars publication to date . . . [James] Luceno takes Darth Plagueis down the dark path and never looks back.”—Newsday Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires; losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. When the time is right, he destroys his Master—and vows never to suffer the same fate. For like no other disciple of the dark side, Darth Plagueis learns to command the ultimate power . . . over life and death. Darth Sidious: Plagueis’s chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor. Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, Master and acolyte, target the galaxy for domination—and the Jedi Order for annihilation. But can they defy the merciless Sith tradition? Or will the desire of one to rule supreme, and the dream of the other to live forever, sow the seeds of their destruction? “Luceno draws on his storytelling skill and prodigious knowledge of the [Star Wars] world . . . to craft a complex tale of ambition and desire.”—Library Journal

Pour le champion du côté obscur, le moment est venu de sortir de l''ombre. Simple blocus de la planète Naboo : voilà l''opération que Dark Sidious, le Seigneur Noir de Sith, a proposée aux Neimoidiens. Pour une galaxie, une guerre locale, un abcès de fixation. Et un piège minutieusement tendu : s''il fonctionne, la république s''effondrera, entraînant la galaxie dans sa ruine. Mais un des Neimoidiens fait faux bond; Dark Sidious flaire la traîtrise et envoie son champion, Dark Maul, traquer le félon, qui a un cristal à vendre avec toutes les informations qu''il contient ; l''acheteur pressenti ne sait pas que cette seule transaction le mettra sur la liste des gens à éliminer! Et l''ombre de Dark Maul, le chasseur noir, se profile au loin... plus près... plus près...

Han Solo, Prinzessin Leia und ihre Enkelin Allana entdecken ein seltsames Gerät an Bord von Han Solos berühmten Raumschiff, dem Millennium Falken. Um herauszufinden, wie es dorthin gelangte und was es bewirkt, begeben sie sich auf eine Suche, die sie zu den Orten führt, die der Millennium Falke in seiner langen Vergangenheit besucht hat. Doch plötzlich scheint es die ganze Galaxis auf das geheimnisvolle Gerät abgesehen zu haben. Unterweltbosse, Kopfgeldjäger und verbrecherische Politiker machen Jagd auf den Millennium Falken. Allerdings haben sie alle die Solos unterschätzt! James Luceno ist Drehbuchautor der Filme ''Die Maske des Zorro'' und der Kult-TV-Serie ''Robotech'' und hat bereits mehrere besonders erfolgreiche Star-Wars-Romane geschrieben. Er lebt in Annapolis, Maryland.

Anakin Skywalker–the Chosen One–is dead. In his place rises Darth Vader, who now hunts what Jedi survived the desctruction of their temple on Coruscant. From the site of Anakin Skywalker’s last stand–on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi–a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy’s ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead . . . and Darth Vader lives. Word of the events that created him–the Jedi Council’s failed mutiny against Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, the self-crowned Emperor’s retaliatory command to exterminate the Jedi Order, and Anakin’s massacre of his comrades and Masters in the Jedi Temple–has yet to reach all quarters. On the Outer Rim world of Murkhana, Jedi Masters Roan Shryne and Bol Chatak and Padawan Olee Starstone are leading a charge on a Separatist stronghold, unaware that the tide, red with Jedi blood, has turned suddenly against them. When the three narrowly elude execution–and become the desperate prey in a hunt across space–it’s neither clone soldiers, nor the newly deployed stormtroopers, nor even the wrath of the power-hungry Emperor himself they must fear most. The deadliest threat rests in the hideously swift and lethal crimson lightsaber of Darth Vader–behind whose brooding mask lies a shattered heart, a poisoned soul, and a cunning, twisted mind hell-bent on vengeance. For the handful of scattered Jedi, survival is imperative if the light side of the Force is to be protected and the galaxy somehow, someday reclaimed. Yet more important still is the well-being of the twin infants, Leia and Luke Skywalker, the children of Anakin and his doomed bride, Padmé Amidala. Separated after Padmé’s death, they must be made safe at all costs, lest the hope they represent for the future be turned to horror by the new Sith regime–and the unspeakable power of the dark side. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!