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The rebellion grows...True Star Wars adventure in classic Zahn style!

About the Author

Timothy Zahn is the author of more than forty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novellas, and four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision for the Future, Survivor's Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, Choices of One, and Scoundrels), with more than four million copies of his books in print. Other books inlcude the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.

Reviews

a really interesting take on the difference between what ordinary people belive the Empire to be and its reality
*Starburst*

an epic tale of battle, intrigue and treachery...a conflict to stir the soul and excite the senses, to open up the ultimate path to adventure and offer new visitors on an eternal struggle
*The Northern Echo*

Adult/High School-In this eighth novel set in the Star Wars universe, five Stormtroopers led by Daric LaRone become fugitives when they defy orders to kill a group of defenseless civilians. On the run, the unit turns into a team of self-appointed vigilantes fighting to protect the rights and safety of the citizens of the Empire. A second story line features Mara Jade, a force-wielding apprentice to Emperor Palpatine, and her investigations into a world governor who is stealing Imperial tax money to fund a team of brutal space pirates. LaRone and his team bring a uniquely human touch to the men behind the Stormtrooper armor, while Jade is a highly likable woman filled with enough guile and drive to rival Princess Leia herself. Chronologically, this story takes place between the films A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. While it focuses on the new characters, some of the more familiar names are here as side characters to draw in the fans and drive the plot along. There are some fine moments as a young Luke Skywalker struggles to learn the secrets of the Force and Han Solo questions how involved he wants to become in Princess Leia's rebellion. Jade's and LaRone's plotlines intersect and interweave, leading to a fast-paced climax filled with blaster shoot-outs, star-fighter battles, and Jade's clever tricks with the Force. Tightly plotted and fast paced, Allegiance will appeal to hard-core and intermittent fans alike.-Matthew L. Moffett, Pohick Regional Library, Burke, VA Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

The destruction of the Death Star constituted a major victory for the Rebel Alliance, but the primary instigators of that action now face their own struggles. As Luke Skywalker comes to terms with his newfound Jedi abilities, Princess Leia takes on more responsibilities within the Alliance, and Han Solo finds himself inextricably drawn toward choosing sides. Meanwhile, the Emperor's Hand, Mara Jade, undertakes a secret mission for her master, while several rogue storm troopers attempt to choose between empire and emperor. No stranger to the "Star WarsR" series of supporting novels, Hugo Award winner Zahn achieves the feel and pacing of the movies with his cinematic style. Fans of the films will want the latest in an ongoing body of work filling in the gaps in creator George Lucas's popular sf epic. Recommended for most libraries. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

a really interesting take on the difference between what ordinary people belive the Empire to be and its reality * Starburst *
an epic tale of battle, intrigue and treachery...a conflict to stir the soul and excite the senses, to open up the ultimate path to adventure and offer new visitors on an eternal struggle * The Northern Echo *