Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan

Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan
Author: Claudia Gray
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1368010474

Explore the beginning of Leia's participation in the Rebellion and the origin of her friendship with Amilyn Holdo from The Last Jedi! Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far: proving herself in the areas of body, mind, and heart to be formally named heir to the throne of Alderaan. She's taking rigorous survival courses, practicing politics, and spearheading relief missions to worlds under Imperial control. But Leia has worries beyond her claim to the crown. Her parents, Breha and Bail, aren't acting like themselves lately; they are distant and preoccupied, seemingly more concerned with throwing dinner parties for their allies in the Senate than they are with their own daughter. Determined to uncover her parents' secrets, Leia starts down an increasingly dangerous path that puts her right under the watchful eye of the Empire. And when Leia discovers what her parents and their allies are planning behind closed doors, she finds herself facing what seems like an impossible choice: dedicate herself to the people of Alderaan (including the man she loves) or to the galaxy at large, which is in desperate need of a rebel hero...

Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith

Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith
Author: Adam Christopher
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2022-06-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593358619

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian return in this essential novel set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. The Empire is dead. Nearly two decades after the Battle of Endor, the tattered remnants of Palpatine’s forces have fled to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. But for the heroes of the New Republic, danger and loss are ever-present companions, even in this newly forged era of peace. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker is haunted by visions of the dark side, foretelling an ominous secret growing somewhere in the depths of space, on a dead world called Exegol. The disturbance in the Force is undeniable . . . and Luke’s worst fears are confirmed when his old friend Lando Calrissian comes to him with reports of a new Sith menace. After Lando’s daughter was stolen from his arms, he searched the stars for any trace of his lost child. But every new rumor leads only to dead ends and fading hopes—until he crosses paths with Ochi of Bestoon, a Sith assassin tasked with kidnapping a young girl. Ochi’s true motives remain shrouded to Luke and Lando. For on a junkyard moon, a mysterious envoy of the Sith Eternal has bequeathed a sacred blade to the assassin, promising that it will answer the questions that have haunted him since the Empire fell. In exchange, he must complete a final mission: Return to Exegol with the key to the Sith’s glorious rebirth—Rey, the granddaughter of Darth Sidious himself. As Ochi hunts Rey and her parents to the edge of the galaxy, Luke and Lando race into the mystery of the Sith’s lingering shadow and aid a young family running for their lives.

Within the Shadows

Within the Shadows
Author: Harmony Cross
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 059529572X

Affected by the tragic events of her past, Shelly is shy and withdrawn. When she narrowly misses hitting a handsome stranger with her car, she doesn't realize her entire life is about to change. Tristan seems too good to be true with his dark good looks and obvious attraction to Shelly. But Shelly can't explain her foreboding dreams or her step-father's apparent hatred for Tristan. Nor can she explain the handsome, menacing stranger whose sudden appearance in town might be connected with Tristan in a deadly way. Shelly is torn between honoring her step-father's wishes or trusting the man she is falling in love with. Will the dark secret in Tristan's past cost them both their lives?

Heir to the Empire: Star Wars Legends

Heir to the Empire: Star Wars Legends
Author: Timothy Zahn
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345530004

Here is a special 20th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel that reignited the entire Star Wars publishing phenomenon—featuring an Introduction and annotations from award-winning author Timothy Zahn, exclusive commentary from Lucasfilm and Del Rey Books, and a brand-new novella starring the ever-popular Grand Admiral Thrawn. The biggest event in the history of Star Wars books, Heir to the Empire follows the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia after they led the Rebel Alliance to victory in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins, and Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor’s warlords—the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn—has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to create. The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale—in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Star Wars Art: Illustration (Limited Edition)

Star Wars Art: Illustration (Limited Edition)
Author: LucasFilm Ltd
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781419704314

Presents original illustrations, paintings, and artwork produced for "Star Wars" books, trading cards, magazines, video games, merchandise, and limited-edition prints.

Shadows of the Empire: Star Wars Legends

Shadows of the Empire: Star Wars Legends
Author: Steve Perry
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Total Pages: 413
Release: 1997-03-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0553574132

Shadows of the Empire illuminates the shadowy outlines of a criminal conspiracy that exists in the background of the events in the movies, ruled by a character new to us. Prince Xizor is a mastermind of evil who dares to oppose one of the best-known fictional villains of all time: Darth Vader. The story involves all the featured Star Wars movie characters, plus Emperor Palpatine and, of course, Lord Vader himself.

Siege and Storm: Chapters 1-5

Siege and Storm: Chapters 1-5
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1466842962

Download the first five chapters of the widely anticipated SIEGE & STORM, book two in The Grisha Trilogy! Darkness never dies... Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can't outrun her past or her destiny for long. The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling's game of dark magic and control-and farther away from Mal. Now, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and her heart, or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.

The Shadow Guardians Trilogy

The Shadow Guardians Trilogy
Author: CB Samet
Publisher: Avant Star Publishing
Total Pages: 898
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1950942392

Ragnarok happened. Survivors converged on earth many millennia ago, breeding and blending with humans. Now, a secret battle of bloodlines is being waged in the shadows of the real world. Enter a world where shadows hold secrets, where ancient legends and modern cityscapes intertwine, and where a group of extraordinary individuals rise to become the enigmatic Shadow Guardians. Brace yourself for an electrifying urban fantasy series that weaves together the ancient tapestry of Norse mythology, heart-pounding action, spine-chilling suspense, and sizzling romance. If you like action-packed romantic suspense with magic, this urban fantasy adventure is for you! ~~**Three full-length novels and two bonus novellas**~~ "Samet is quite obviously a masterful storyteller.” –BookLife Prize Reviewer (on Raine Down) “CB Samet is a master at weaving a story full of suspense, supernatural, and characters that make you swoon! [Raine Down] will knock your socks off!” --Author H.M. Gooden “OMG wow Raine Down the first book of the The Shadow Guardians Series was such a great read. Be prepared to finish it all at once. It’s the right mix between supernatural, mythology and don’t forget romance." --Bookbub Reviewer (Five Stars) “[Storm Surge] is book two in this outstanding paranormal trilogy…. I highly recommend taking the time to read this sensational story .” --Bookbub Reviewer (Five Stars) Ragnarok happened. Survivors converged on earth many millennia ago, breeding and blending with humans. Now, a secret battle of bloodlines is being waged in the shadows of the real world. Enter a world where shadows hold secrets, where ancient legends and modern cityscapes intertwine, and where a group of extraordinary individuals rise to become the enigmatic Shadow Guardians. Brace yourself for an electrifying urban fantasy series that weaves together the ancient tapestry of Norse mythology, heart-pounding action, spine-chilling suspense, and sizzling romance. ~~**Three full-length novels and two bonus novellas**~~ If you like action-packed romantic suspense with magic, this urban fantasy adventure is for you! "Samet's dramatic, otherworldly story tackles both romance and suspense—and successfully merges the two into one intriguing and nuanced plot, rich with drama from the first sentence. The storyline is logically sound and well-thought out, and the supernatural elements immersive…. Samet is quite obviously a masterful storyteller.” –BookLife Prize Reviewer (on Raine Down) “CB Samet is a master at weaving a story full of suspense, supernatural, and characters that make you swoon!" --Author H.M. Gooden (on The Shadow Guardian Trilogy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Raine Down, Book 1. Raine Thoren became a Shadow Guardian to protect non-magical humans from threats they aren't even aware of. But the latest killer on the loose has stealth and power unlike any adversary she's faced. She won't be able to bring this one down alone. FBI Special Agent Will Decker prefers to work by himself. When a mysterious woman saves his life, she's suddenly assigned to work with him in his quest to track an elusive killer. The more he learns about his new partner, Raine, and what demons lurk in shadows, the more fantasy becomes reality. If they're going to stop the demon and unravel prophecies of the future, they'll need to work as a team and unlock each others' hearts and untapped powers. Storm Surge, Book 2. When Storm Thoren’s work as a hired assassin has her meeting handsome Bryce Chambers, she’s out of her element protecting him and the secrets he harbors. But the danger surrounding him sends her on a path careening with the destiny she’s been trying to avoid. Bryce’s attempt at a normal life is spun upside down when he encounters Storm and her supernatural abilities. He doesn’t need the kind of danger an assassin might bring into his life, but he can’t escape her magnetism or the sense she’s destined for something greater. But as evil closes in on them, can they save each other before forces of darkness crush them both? Sky Fall, Book 3. When a Dark Elf kidnaps Sky, her simple life running an herbal remedy shop is thrown into turmoil, and she finds herself with a mysterious bodyguard. Darkness closing in marks the prophesied coming battle with her sisters against the forces of darkness, and Sky isn’t certain she’s up to the task. Nico Wolfe can’t believe he’s tasked with protecting one of the three Valkyrie sisters, heralded by fortune tellers to bring an end to the shadow war. He should walk away. He certainly shouldn’t nurture his attraction for Sky. But he’ll carry his duty out to perfection… until the day he’s forced to betray them all.