The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.Emperor Palpatine

For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayedand the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.

Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects lives.

But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatines machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. . . .

The first novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, is set during the legendary Dark Times between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series first came to cross paths. Featuring a foreword by Dave Filoni.

Praise for

is a fine start to the new Expanded Universe. [John Jackson] Miller steps confidently into the unexplored territory and owns it; hes crafted a story with pacing and dialogue that feels like classic .

An entertaining adventure . . . with a cast of heroes that mixes laughter with intriguing depths of character. . . . John Jackson Miller packs in plenty of action and surprises.

A confidently told story that gives fans a lot of reason to be hopeful about whats to come as we move into this new phase of . . . The book certainly got me even more excited for and to see more of Kanan and Heras adventures. Were also introduced to other characters I would love to see again at some point, whether on in another book or, who knows, in live-action at some point.

delivers a classic experience that fans of all ages will be able to enjoy. It is extremely well-written, with an incredibly diverse cast too. Millers prose can easily suck readers in, and leave them speechless when 100 pages have flown by in the blink of an eye.Far Far Away Radio

brings us into this new dawn of storytelling with energy, excitement, and characters that have become instantly ensconced into the vernacular, and the results will satisfy fans of many different palates.Coffee with Kenobi

is a well-written novel full of intrigue and twists and turns that does an excellent job of letting fans get to know Kanan and Hera.Tosche Station

finds an era never before written about in the universethe years prior to the original movie, Episode IVin robust good health. The narrative takes place on two worlds and a handful of ships in between them, but as with the best of all moments, hints at hidden depths beyond.