At Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy a brilliant young student, Kyp Durron, delves dangerously into the dark side of the Force. Impatient to rid the universe of its conflicts, Kyp steals a doomsday weapon - the Sun Crusher - to subjugate the Republic's last enemies.
From the Back CoverAs the new republic takes devastating losses in the ongoing war with the scattered remnants of the Empire, the galaxy’s future depends on three small children – among them the Jedi twins – born to incredible powers and perils, as an extraordinary new Star Wars saga unfolds…
Breaking the Pax Republica, Admiral Daala uses her imperial fleet to conduct guerrilla warfare on peaceful worlds. And now she threatens the watery homeworld of Admiral Ackbar. But while the battle for the planet rages, an even greater danger emerges at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi academy. A brilliant young student, Kyp Durron, delves dangerously into the Dark side of the Force. Impatient to rid the universe of its conflicts, Kyp steals an extraordinary doomsday weapon – the Sun Crusher – to subjugate the Republic’s last enemies. And when Luke Skywalker confronts his rebellious student, a titanic duel of Jedi powers erupts. But Kyp has a dark and deadly ally on his side… and together they may prove more than even a Jedi Master can handle.
About the AuthorKevin J Anderson
Kevin J. Anderson is the author of more than twenty science fiction and fantasy books, including the Star Wars Jedi Academy trilogy. He is also editing the Star Wars Cantina Trilogy and is the author of the visual book The Illustrated Star Wars Universe. He lives in northern California.