Michael Stackpole

In the wake of Return of the Jedi, the Emperor has been defeated But the nascent New Republic still has enemies -- and that's where X-Wing Rogue Squadron comes in Led by Wedge Antilles, the galaxy's greatest pilots will take on all threats. Dogfights, assassination attempts, political intrigue -- it's all in a day's work Meanwhile, Palpatine's top assassin Mara Jade must complete her final mission...or die trying And the human-replica droid Guri ponders her destiny -- and the secrets buried in her programming -- in a gripping sequel to Shadows of the Empire Don't miss these classic Star Wars tales, penned by some of the franchise's biggest bestselling authors COLLECTING: Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand (1998) 0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution (1998) 1-5, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader (2005) 1-3, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special (1995) 1, Star Wars Handbook (1998) 1; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) 10, 12, 15, 23

A nameless undead awakens in an ancient crypt, and thus does the journeybegin. Drawn mysteriously toward the horizon, he ventures into a land of perilsbeyond death. A once shining kingdom has been fractured, and mindless Hollowsprowl the dark corners. To see it united and restored, the old king must befreed by his get-the youth Balarion. The undead and his companions, survivingchampions of the halcyon era, accompany Balaarion on this journey to release hisfather, battling foes both monstrous and clever. Yet it is not their enemiesthat give them doubt, it is their quest. Can a world so troubled truly be setright again, or is it fated to vanish into the dark?