Darksaber: Star Wars Legends - Softcover

Anderson, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553576119 ISBN 13: 9780553576115

Publisher: Bantam USA, 1996

Synopsis

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, cloaked by the Force and riding with thehostile Sand People, have returned to the dunes of the desert planet Tatooine inhopes of finding what Luke so desperately seeks: contact with Obi-WanKenobi.Luke is hoping the old Jedi Knight's spirit will tell him how to helphis love, Callista, regain her lost ability to use the Force.Tormented and haunted, Luke cannot rest until Callista is a Jedi in the fullest sense, for only then will the link between their minds and soulsbe restored. Yet brewing on Tatooine is news that will shake Luke and Hanand threaten everything they value.

The disturbing piece of information is that the evil Hutts, criminalwarlords of the galaxy, are building a secret superweapon: a reconstruction ofthe original Death Star, to be named Darksaber. This planet-crushing powerwill be in the ruthless hands of Durga the Hutt -- a creature withoutconscience or mercy.

But there is worse news yet: the Empire lives. The beautiful AdmiralDaala, still very much alive and more driven than ever to destroy the Jedi, hasjoined forces with the defeated Pellaeon, former second in command toGrand Admiral Thrawn. Together they are marshaling Imperial forces to wipe outthe New Republic.

Now, as Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca, Artoo and Threepio regroup to facethese threats, they are joined by new Jedi Knights and Callista. Together theymust fight on two fronts, outshooting and outsmarting the most formidableenemies in the galaxy. In "Darksaber" the Jedi are heading for the ultimatetest of their power--a test in which all the temptations of the dark sidebeckon. And Luke Skywalker must draw upon his innermost resources to fight for aworldin which he can not onlylive, but dare to love.

Rave reviews for previous Star Wars adventures:

"Anderson has all but assumed the title of Chancellor of Star Wars University."
"-- Starlog"

"Chock full of all the good stuff you've come to expect from a battle ofgood against evil."
"-- Daily News," New York

About this title

Review:

Rave reviews for previous Star Wars adventures:

"Anderson has all but assumed the title of Chancellor of Star Wars University."
-- Starlog

"Chock full of all the good stuff you've come to expect from a battle of good against evil."
-- Daily News, New York

From the Back Cover:

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, cloaked by the Force and riding with the hostile Sand People, have returned to the desert planet Tatooine in hopes of making contact with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke hopes the old Jedi Knight's spirit will tell him how to help his love, Callista, regain her lost ability to use the Force. Tormented and haunted, Luke cannot rest until Callista is a Jedi in the fullest sense, for only then will the link between their minds and souls be restored. Yet brewing on Tatooine is news that will shake Luke and Han and threaten everything they value.

The evil Hutts, criminal warlords of the galaxy, are building a secret superweapon: a reconstruction of the original Death Star, to be named Darksaber. This planet-crushing power will be in the ruthless hands of Durga the Hutt – a creature without conscience or mercy.

But there is worse news yet: the Empire lives. The beautiful Admiral Daala, still very much alive and more driven than ever to destroy the Jedi, has joined forces with the defeated Pellaeon, former second in command to Grand Admiral Thrawn.

In Darksaber the Jedi are heading for the ultimate test of their power – a test in which all the temptations of the dark side beckon. And Luke Skywalker must draw upon his innermost resource to fight for a world in which he can not only live, but dare to love.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam USA
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0553576119
• ISBN 13: 9780553576115
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 448