After the death of his beloved partner Chewbacca at the hands of the alien Yuuzhan Vong, Han Solo is full of grief and despair - and out for revenge.

A prequel to Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, in which, Valorum struggles with his fall from power. As part of this struggle, he has the Jedi Council send some Jedi Knights to a political hotspot, in the hopes of solving a problem and reconsolidating his power.

A Jedi adventure that is a direct prequel to the upcoming movie, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith! Based on information from George Lucas and written by bestselling Star Wars author James Luceno, this book leads directly into the explosive opening scene of the new blockbuster movie. Now a full-fledged Jedi Knight, Anakin Skywalker sets out on his first mission with Obi-Wan Kenobi as an equal, instead of as a Padawan apprentice. As they search desperately for clues to the wherabouts of the evil Sith Lord, Darth Sidiuos, they find themselves caught in an intricately woven web of lies...

Focusing on Darth Vader, the Sith Lord and epitome of evil, this novel builds on the events of the movie "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" to chronicle Vader's coming into power! The newly created Darth Vader flexes his Force-muscle to maintain order and obedience in a galaxy reeling from civil war and the destruction of the Jedi Order.

When a strange device is found hidden aboard the Millennium Falcon, Han and Leia begin a fact-finding mission to retrace the people, places, and events in the chequered history of the famous spaceship. But the Solos are not alone in their quest.

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 the Emperor.