Rogue Planet: Star Wars Legends

📘 About This Book

You've seen the blockbuster The Phantom Menace™. You've read the #1 New York Times bestselling book based on George Lucas's masterpiece. Now, before the eagerly awaited release of Episode II, comes a stunning new Star Wars novel from one of science fiction's greatest talents, a writer universally acclaimed for his keen grasp of cutting-edge science and the brilliance of his page-turning plots: multiple Hugo- and Nebula-Award winning author Greg Bear. The result is pure adrenaline--an unforgettable journey stretching from the farthest reaches of known space to the battlefield of a young boy's heart, where a secret struggle is being waged that will decide the fate of billions. That boy is twelve-year-old Anakin Skywalker. The Force is strong in Anakin . . . so strong that the Jedi Council, despite misgivings, entrusted the young Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi with the mission of training him to become a Jedi Knight. Obi-Wan--like his murdered master Qui-Gon-- believes Anakin may be the Chosen One, the Jedi destined to bring balance to the Force. But first Obi-Wan must help his undisciplined, idealistic apprentice, who still bears the scars of slavery, find his own balance. Dispatched to the mysterious planet of Zonama Sekot, source of the fastest ships in the galaxy, Obi-Wan and Anakin are swept up in a swirl of deadly intrigue and betrayal. For the Trade Federation is interested in Zonama Sekot as well. Raith Sienar, a brilliant but unscrupulous weapons and ship designer, seizes the opportunity to make a killing by stealing the secret of the superfast ships. As Sienar strikes with all the brutal power of the Trade Federation, Obi-Wan and Anakin sense a disturbance in the Force unlike any they have encountered before. It seems there are more secrets on Zonama Sekot than meet the eye. The search for those secrets will threaten the bond between Obi-Wan and Anakin . . . and bring the troubled young apprentice face-to-face with his deepest fears--and his darkest destiny.

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Rogue Planet by legendary science fiction author Greg Bear is an enthralling Star Wars Legends novel that bridges the gap between Episode I and Episode II. Released to captivate fans eager for more adventures of young Anakin Skywalker, this 353-page novel delves deep into the psychological and emotional landscape of a twelve-year-old boy burdened by extraordinary power. As the chosen one whose Force potential stuns even the wise members of the Jedi Council, Anakin must navigate not only the external dangers of a universe on the brink of change but also the tumultuous battlefield within his own heart. Bear brings his celebrated mastery of cutting-edge science and page-turning plotting to the Star Wars universe, crafting a narrative that stretches from the farthest reaches of known space to the most intimate corners of a young mind. The story introduces readers to a mysterious sentient planet, pushing the boundaries of what is known about the Force, life, and galactic geography. Through vivid world-building and high-octane pacing, the novel examines the heavy responsibilities placed upon a child prodigy who is destined to shape the fate of billions. As Anakin grapples with his identity, his training under Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the whispers of his own formidable destiny, the book offers a thrilling adrenaline rush. It serves as an essential companion for readers who loved George Lucas's cinematic masterpieces and want a more scientifically grounded, intellectually stimulating dive into the lore of the galaxy far, far away. Bear successfully marries space opera grandeur with hard science fiction sensibilities, resulting in a unique literary adventure that redefines how readers view the living universe and the powerful bonds that tie Jedi to the cosmos.

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