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  • Published: 31 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9781529101461
  • Imprint: Del Rey
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $22.99
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Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic)

(Star Wars: The High Republic Book 1)




Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace. . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic.

It is a golden age for the galaxy.

Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.

When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.

Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbours a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart.

  • Published: 31 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9781529101461
  • Imprint: Del Rey
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 432
  • RRP: $22.99
Categories:

About the author

Charles Soule

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Charles Soule has written novels, comics, screenplays and stories of all types. He is the author of Strange Attractors, 27, Strongman and Letter 44, as well as runs on Swamp Thing, Red Lanterns and Superman/Wonder Woman for DC Comics. Also a musician and an attorney, Soule somehow finds time to be one of the busiest writers in comics: Among his Marvel credits are Thunderbolts, She-Hulk and Inhuman — as well as the landmark Death of Wolverine, its immediate follow-up (Wolverines) and its eventual sequel (Return of Wolverine). Soule charted the adventures of a much-loved Star Wars characters in Lando and Poe Dameron. He continued the story of Black Bolt, Medusa and the rest in Uncanny Inhumans and All-New Inhumans; brought his legal expertise to the pages of Daredevil; and assembled a blockbuster squad in Astonishing X-Men. Following a stint on the dark side with Darth Vader, Soule turned his attention to the rebel crew in a new volume of Star Wars.

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Praise for Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic)

An action-packed and very promising start to the new High Republic era of Star Wars.

Digital Spy

The ultimate Star Wars in medias res . . . an excellent adventure. Cool creatures, inventive action that bends but never breaks the rules of the Force, and compelling relationships and perspectives are all here

Den of Geek

An intriguing and ambitious start to a new era . . . I can't wait to read more.

Slash Film

A welcome celebration of the Jedi. Gripping in a way that's absolutely thrilling . . . The action is breathtaking

Screen Rant

Give us the version of the Jedi Knights fans have been hoping for . . . lighting the way for it to be one of the most engaging Star Wars projects in recent years.

Radio Times

Feels like Star Wars unchained . . . The Jedi of the High Republic are a bunch of awesome space wizards bringing justice with the Force, and it feels like they're having fun every step of the way.

CNET