New Releases by Karen Traviss

"As kids, the three of them were inseparable; as soldiers, they were torn apart. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fought alongside Dom''s elder brother Carlos at Aspho Fields in the epic battle that changed the course of the Pendulum Wars. There''s a new war to fight now, a war for mankind''s very survival. But while the last human stronghold on Sera braces itself for another onslaught from the Locust Horde, ghosts come back to haunt Marcus and Dom, as the return of an old comrade threatens to dredge up an agonizing secret Marcus has sworn to keep. As the beleaguered Gears of the Coalition of Ordered Governments take a last stand to save mankind from extinction, the harrowing decisions made at Aspho Fields have to be relived and made again. Marcus and Dom can take anything the Locust Horde throws at them--but will their friendship survive the truth about Carlos Santiago?"--Page 4 of cover.

The third installment of the epic series featuring the brave warriors of Omega Squad—an elite team of clone commandos—fighting to protect the Galactic Republic As the savage Clone Wars rage unchecked, the Republic’s deadliest warriors face the grim truth that the Separatists aren’t their only enemy—or even their worst. In the Grand Army’s desperate fight to crush the Separatists, the secret special ops missions of its elite clone warriors have never been more critical . . . or more dangerous. A growing menace threatens Republic victory, and the members of Omega Squad make a shocking discovery that shakes their very loyalty. As the lines continue to blur between friend and enemy, citizens—from civilians and sergeants to Jedi and generals—find themselves up against a new foe: the doubt in their own hearts and minds. The truth is a fragile, shifting illusion—and only the approaching inferno will reveal both sides’ true colors.

A new era of exciting adventures and shocking revelations continues to unfold, as the legendary Star Wars saga sweeps forward into astonishing new territory. Civil war looms as the fledgling Galactic Alliance confronts a growing number of rebellious worlds–and the approaching war is tearing the Skywalker and Solo families apart. Han and Leia return to Han’s homeworld, Corellia, the heart of the resistance. Their children, Jacen and Jaina, are soldiers in the Galactic Alliance’s campaign to crush the insurgents. Jacen, now a complete master of the Force, has his own plans to bring order to the galaxy. Guided by his Sith mentor, Lumiya, and with Luke’s young son Ben at his side, Jacen embarks on the same path that his grandfather Darth Vader once did. And while Han and Leia watch their only son become a stranger, a secret assassin entangles the couple with a dreaded name from Han’s past: Boba Fett. In the new galactic order, friends and enemies are no longer what they seem. . . .

On the surface, it seems like just another routine contract for Boba Fett and his Mandalorian commandos, but the mystery client who hires them to start a small war is more dangerous than any of them can possibly imagine. When the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force sweeps into the galaxy, the Mandalorians find they’re on the wrong side–fighting for an alien culture that will bring about the end of their own. Now Fett has to choose between his honor and the survival of his people. Since he’ s a practical man, he’s determined help the resistance beat the Yuuzhan Vong—even if it means working with a Jedi agent. Trouble is, no one trusts a man with Fett’ s reputation. So convincing the New Republic that they’re fighting on the same side is a tall order. Denounced as traitors, Fett’s Mandalorians need to stay one step ahead of their Yuuzhan Vong paymasters–and the Republic who sees them as collaborators with the most destructive enemy the galaxy has ever faced. . . . BONUS: This original novella includes an excerpt from Star Wars: Republic Commando: Hard Contact and an interview with the author.

Un nouveau surgeon parmi les nombreuses ramifications suscitées par la série ##Star Wars##. Celui-ci se situe à l''époque du deuxième volet de la série filmée (an -22) et met en scène des troupes de clone qui sont chargées de détruire une centre de recherche bactériologique sur une planète séparatiste. [SDM].

A new era of exciting adventures and shocking revelations continues to unfold in this second original novel in a brand-new multibook epic featuring Luke, Mara, Han, Leia, their children and allies. Original.

As the Clone Wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads who take on the toughest assignments in the galaxy ... On a mission to sabotage a chemical weapon research facility on a Separatist-held planet, four clone troopers operate under the very noses of their enemies. The commandos are outnumbered and outgunned, deep behind enemy lines with no backup - and working with strangers instead of trusted team-mates. Matters don''t improve when Darman, the squad''s demolitions expert, gets separated from the others during planetfall. Even Darman''s apparent good luck in meeting an inexperienced Padawan vanishes once Etain admits to her woeful inexperience. For the separated clone commandos and stranded Jedi, a long, dangerous journey lies ahead, through hostile territory brimming with Trandoshan slavers, Separatists, and suspicious natives. A single misstep could mean discovery ... and death. It''s a virtual suicide mission for anyone - anyone except the Republic Commandos.

The world of Arkham Unhinged changes now! Bestselling author Karen Traviss takes the reins to tell stories of life in Gotham between the blockbuster games Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. In this, her first Batman tale, we see the walls of Arkham City begin to rise...along with the ire of Gotham''s citizens.

Commissioner Gordon and the Gotham police department are doing their best to follow up on the leads left by the Bookbinder in his disturbing letter. But a misinterpretation of the Bookbinder''s intent could prove deadly...unless Batman can stop him in time!

The Bookbinder has selected his next victim, and like before, he''s sending a message to Gotham through his choice. Will Batman put the puzzle together in time to rescue the target? And will Gotham learn Bookbinder''s lesson?

Tensions rise as protests against Arkham City reach a fever pitch. Councilman Grove introduces a plan for cutting off crime at its roots while Batman comes face to face with corruption within the GCPD.

Bruce Wayne goes head-to-head on live TV with Mayor Sharp over Arkham City. Batman sees clues to the Bookbinder''s presence everywhere now, but which one will reveal his true identity?

Arkham City and the Bookbinder both occupy Batman''s mind, competing for his attention. Due to Arkham City, the crime situation in Gotham becomes more and more dire, and the local economy begins to tank. But the riddles presented by the murderous Bookbinder prove so intriguing and challenging, Batman can hardly focus on anything else. Where will Bookbinder strike next?

Jim Gordon has to pick up the pieces when Sharp introduces tougher ID card checks in a bid to stop petty criminals heading back into Gotham. Catwoman learns about the profitable market for stolen first editions--but has she also learned the Bookbinder''s secret?

Batman struggles to connect the clues left behind by the Bookbinder. Retracing his steps, he re-examines the evidence, looking for the common thread that will blast the case wide open. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne and his public misgivings regarding Arkham City are starting to earn him some enemies in City Hall.

The legal system, backed by the media and the finances of Bruce Wayne, starts to fight back against the imprisonment of low-level protestors in Arkham City. Their success so angers Mayor Sharp, he''s desperate to find a news story to distract the public...perhaps a healthy dose of fear-mongering will do the trick? Elsewhere, Councilman Grove''s plan to pay "undesirables" to leave Gotham picks up steam. As Gotham falls apart, where will Batman look next for clues?

The Bookbinder''s trail leads Batman to an unlikely neighborhood and into a world that Gotham has forgotten. He''s sure he''s got his man, but can he find enough evidence to stop the Bookbinder, or uncover his adversary''s next plan to raise Gotham''s moral and intellectual standards?

Diana has nine days to step between two warring facets of godhood and stave off a disaster for those caught in the crossfire. "Nine Days" part 3 of 3.

Nine Days part 1 of 3! It takes nine days, the gods say, for an anvil to fall to Earth from Olympus. But what happens when it strikes the world of men? Wonder Woman doesn''t want to find out...

Nyx, primordial goddess of night, is indifferent to the fate of the mortals below when she decides to teach her daughter Strife a lesson. But Diana of Themyscira is determined to protect humanity from the consequences. "Nine Days" part 2 of 3.