THE SUNDAY 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.Itis a golden age for the galaxy.Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of theRepublic to the furthest stars,worlds flourish under the benevolentleadership of the Senate,and peace reigns,enforced by the wisdom andstrength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. Withthe Jedi at the height of their power,the free citizens of the galaxyare confident in their ability to weather any storm But the evenbrightest light can cast a shadow,and some storms defy any preparation.Whena shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces,the flurryof shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. Nosooner 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 totheir limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon thepeaceful alliance they helped to build,the Jedi must trust in the Forceto see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billionsof lives.Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity,something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. Thehyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could eversuspect. A threat hides in the darkness,far from the light of the age,and harbours a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart.
Publisher: CornerstoneISBN: 9781529101461Number of pages: 432Weight: 298 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
An action-packed and very promising start to the new High Republic era of Star Wars.The ultimate Star Wars in medias res...an excellent adventure. Cool creatures,inventive action that bends but never breaks the rules of the Force,and compelling relationships and perspectives are all hereAn intriguing and ambitious start to a new era...I can't wait to read more.A welcome celebration of the Jedi. Gripping in a way that's absolutely thrilling...The action is breathtakingGive us the version of the Jedi Knights fans have been hoping for...lighting the way for it to be one of the most engaging Star Wars projects in recent years.
Kommentar