Wedge's Gamble: Star Wars Legends (X-Wing): 2 (Star Wars: X-Wing - Legends) (Star Wars: Rogue Squadron- Legends) - Softcover

Stackpole, Michael A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553568027 ISBN 13: 9780553568028

Publisher: Bantam USA, 1996

Synopsis

Sleek, swift, and deadly, they are the X-wing fighters. And as the battleagainst the Empire rages across the vastness of space, the pilots risk boththeir lives and their machines for the cause of the Rebel Alliance. Now theymust embark on a dangerous espionage mission, braving betrayal and death on theImperial homeworld to smash the power of a ruthless foe!

It is the evil heart of a battered and reeling Empire: Coruscant, the giantcity-world from whose massive towers the Imperial High Command directs the war.The Rebels will invade this mighty citadel in a daring move to bring the Empireto its knees. But first Wedge Antilles and his X-wing pilots must infiltrateCoruscant to gain vital intelligence information. Capture means death, orworse--enslavement by the vicious leader known as "Iceheart, " Ysanne Isard, nowEmperor in all but name. And one of Rogue Squadron's own is already her slave, a traitor hidden behind a mask of innocence, working to betray both colleaguesand the Rebellion itself.

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Review:

Book 2 in the exciting series!

The eagerly-awaited new entry in the thrilling X-wing saga finally arrives.

From the Back Cover:

THE GALAXY’S MOST ELITE FIGHTING FORCE INFILTRATES THE EVIL HEART OF THE EMPIRE!

It is the evil heart of a battered and reeling Empire: Coruscant, the giant city world from whose massive towers the Imperial High Command directs the war. The Rebels will invade this mighty citadel in a daring move to bring the Empire to its knees. But first Wedge Antilles and his sleek, swift and deadly X – wing squadron must infiltrate Coruscant to gain vital intelligence information. Capture means death, or worse – enslavement by the vicious leader known as “Iceheart”, Ysanne Isard, now Emperor in all but name. And one of Rogue Squadron’s own is already her slave, a traitor hidden behind a mask of innocence, working to betray both colleagues and the Rebellion itself.

Featuring original Star Wars music and sound effects, and a superb reading by Henry Thomas, this exclusive Star Wars production launches listeners into the galaxy, riding alongside the X – wing pilots!

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam USA
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0553568027
• ISBN 13: 9780553568028
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368