In the Celestial Archipelago, a world where ancient magic and advancedtechnology coexist, Noah and his friend Carlos embark on an epic journey toreclaim the Celestial Relics—powerful artifacts created by celestial beings thatmaintain the balance of their realm. As Carlos awakens his Lunar Affinity, theduo faces a series of formidable challenges, beginning with a powerful guardianprotecting the Lunar Robe, one of the relics.Their teamwork and deter...

In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, the second in the Darth Bane trilogy, the fearsome Sith lord takes on a deadly new apprentice.Darth Bane’s twisted genius made him a natural leader among the Sith–until his radical embrace of an all-but-forgotten wisdom drove him to destroy his own order . . . and create it anew from the ashes. As the last surviving Sith, Darth Bane promulgated a harsh new directive: the Rule of Two.Two there s...

THE EMPIRE STRIKES A DEALThe history of the planet Kariek has been one of seemingly endless violence— thanks to the constantly erupting revolutions among the many divided tribes of the native Eickarie race battling for dominance. Yet none of these tribes has held sway since a mysterious Warlord and his legion of alien mercenaries seized power and began a fifty-year reign of terror.Now, at last, the tide may be turning: the leaders of the warring Eickarie fa...

When the Jedi Order falls, an Inquisitor rises.Padawan Iskat Akaris has dedicated her life to traveling the galaxy alongside her master, learning the ways of the Force to become a good Jedi. Despite Iskat’s dedication, peace and control have remained elusive, and with each setback, she feels her fellow Jedi grow more distrustful of her. Already uncertain about her future in the Jedi Order, Iskat faces tragedy when her master is killed and the Clone Wars engulf the ...

Jedi Master Mace Windu travels to a dangerous, remote planet on a mission that challenges even his deadly prowess—all to fulfill Qui-Gon’s last request.The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn’s sudden death at the hands of a Sith. Jedi Master Mace Windu’s feelings about Qui-Gon have always been complicated—and have not been made any simpler by death. While they often disagreed, Mace valued Qui-Gon’s unique perspective, and their shared dedication to the Force made t...

WHAT LIES BENEATHDispatched as a Republic envoy to the Outer Rim planet Ord Cestus—in a bid to halt the sale of potentially deadly “bio-droids” to the Confederacy—Obi-Wan Kenobi finds himself enlisted in a mission more desperate, and dangerous, than diplomatic. The once self-contained world has long since been co-opted by unscrupulous offworlders, whose plunder of a vital natural resource has enabled the rise of a powerful corporation that controls the economy. Ord...

Bara has lived her life knowing that she is going to have to spend every waking moment learning or go mad, and even though she has a boyfriend, friends, and distant family... her future is bleak.With a family letter, she sees her chance to grasp a future, even without magic in it. She has a chance to step into the human world, and with the blessing of her boyfriend and her friends, she decides to go through the extraction of the cursed magic she was born with.The next morning...

With the end of the year approaching, things are getting busy around Corona House. Even though it’s winter vacation, there’s a new play to get ready for, Koutarou has picked up a new part-time job that no one seems to know anything about, and Ruth has decided to take up martial arts training. Come January, preparations for “The Silver Princess and the Blue Knight, Part 2” kick into high gear, but when an old rival reappears dead set on revenge, Koutarou may be in for the trip of a lifetime...

Celebrate the greatest saga ever told with this "intergalactically awesome book" (Tiffany "Smithlord" Smith).The first shots of the ragtag Rebels running from the monstrous Galactic Empire. Young Anakin winning the podrace. The first time we saw the crackle of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. All of us who are deeply influenced by the epic saga of Star Wars have our favorite moments, and each time the screen goes black and we see those words— A Long Time Ag...

In fine form, Saberhagen turns to a world that recalls (and may actually be) that of his Swords series. The ancient classical gods have returned but are at war among themselves, and this yarn opens with a battle to the death between Apollo and Hades. Although Hades appears the victor, the face of Apollo is carried off by one of the sun god's human votaries. It ends up entering the body of 15-year-old Jeremy Redthorn, turning him into an avatar of Apollo who possesses many attributes of the...

Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners, this official companion to Star Wars**:** The High Republic (Phases II and III) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the continuing adventures within this ambitious era of Star Wars storytelling.The...

Selaynia - an Alliance operative was branded a traitor during the war with the Confederation. Now that the war is over, she wants to return home - to escape from the exile that led her first to the Alliance and then to the Confederation.She finds herself on a small mining station - headquarters of the growing rebellion - and also finds her former lover who offers her an apparent way home.However, there is truth in the old saying - "You can never go home again."