Series: Book 4 in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series
Rating: Not rated
Tags: Fiction, Science Fiction
Summary
Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the
New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to
occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi Knights have
tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca
is laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived--and a
grief-stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his
shattered soul back together before he loses everything:
friends, family, and faith.
Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he
once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in
adventure . . . and revenge. When he learns that an old friend
from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the
enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's
investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister
conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will
and ability to fight--the Jedi.
Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the
help of a new and unexpected ally,...