- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); paperback / softback edition (2 May 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553408798
- ISBN-13: 978-0553408799
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
-
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
43,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #8 in Books > Fiction > Science Fiction > Star Wars
- #18 in Books > Fiction > Science Fiction > Series
- #76 in Books > Children's Books > Characters & Series > Star Wars
| ||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
Product Description
Product Description
Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca are on a mission to find the lost children of the Jedi, a mission vital to the survival of the New Republic. Halfway across the galaxy, Luke Skywalker has undertaken an equally dangerous task that, if it fails, has fatal consequences for Leia, Han and Chewie.
From the Back Cover
Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca set out on a mission that is vital to the survival of the fragile New Republic. They are searching for the long-lost children of the Jedi, a quest that takes them to the once-vibrant stronghold of Belsavis - a nearly forgotten frozen world. Leia has heard tales of a Jedi exodus from the dark crypts below the planet's surface. She has also heard that since the time of the exodus no-one entering the crypts has returned alive.
Halfway across the galaxy, Luke Skywalker has undertaken an equally dangerous expedition, that, if it fails, could have fatal consequences for Leia, Han and Chewie. Haunted by ominous dreams and guided by a force he cannot identify, Luke journeys to a remote asteroid field over the planet Pzob. There he discovers the automated dreadnought Eye of Palpatine - from the days of all-out war. Camouflaged deep within a nebulous gas cloud and dormant for thirty years, Eye of Palpatine is governed by a supersophisticated artificial intelligence system known as the Will. Taken aboard the dreadnought, Luke is counselled by the spirit of Callista, a Jedi Knight who gave her life to stop the ship once before. Now Luke must learn from her how to destroy it once and for all. The Will has awakened. The Dark Hammer is on the move. Its mission: the total annihilation of the Belsavis.
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
THE PLOT IN A NUTSHELL:
Luke and the gang rush off to chase the story of a once rich trade planet being a hiding place for Jedi children. The plot then splits into two as Luke discovers the Eye of Palpatine (think mini-deathstar) and Leia, Han and Chewie get into all sorts of trouble searching the planet Belsavis.
DOES IT KNOW IT'S PLACE?
This book certainly pays alot of respect to previous star wars novels. Through the pages you will find many MANY references to other books, characters and comics such as Exar Kun, Martha Jade, the Emperor's clone, sun crusher and more but don't worry, the references have little to do with the plot and this book can be easily read as a stand alone. Where there is a blip in the chronological order is Han and Leia's children. A swift mention or two at the start then nothing as though they don't exist made the book less believable, ironic considering the book's title.
OVERALL:
The language in this novel is very different to other Star Wars novels. This is evident from the start with very descriptive and definite text filling the opening chapters. Sadly, it goes too far and the book dragged and I found myself willing the plot on so I could get to the end. Only in the final chapters does the pace pick up and I found myself enjoying the plot. This book isn't bad and the plot and introduction of a power hungry spoilt 15 year old Sith (no more spoilers I promise) are intriguing and clever, it's just hard work and if I wanted that I would read Stephen King! I have Planet of Twilight ready to go (same author), but I think I'll give it a few weeks to clear my head first!
Luke and the gang rush off to chase the story of a once rich trade planet being a hiding place for Jedi children. The plot then splits into two as Luke discovers the Eye of Palpatine (think mini-deathstar) and Leia, Han and Chewie get into all sorts of trouble searching the planet Belsavis.
DOES IT KNOW IT'S PLACE?
This book certainly pays alot of respect to previous star wars novels. Through the pages you will find many MANY references to other books, characters and comics such as Exar Kun, Martha Jade, the Emperor's clone, sun crusher and more but don't worry, the references have little to do with the plot and this book can be easily read as a stand alone. Where there is a blip in the chronological order is Han and Leia's children. A swift mention or two at the start then nothing as though they don't exist made the book less believable, ironic considering the book's title.
OVERALL:
The language in this novel is very different to other Star Wars novels. This is evident from the start with very descriptive and definite text filling the opening chapters. Sadly, it goes too far and the book dragged and I found myself willing the plot on so I could get to the end. Only in the final chapters does the pace pick up and I found myself enjoying the plot. This book isn't bad and the plot and introduction of a power hungry spoilt 15 year old Sith (no more spoilers I promise) are intriguing and clever, it's just hard work and if I wanted that I would read Stephen King! I have Planet of Twilight ready to go (same author), but I think I'll give it a few weeks to clear my head first!
Format:Paperback
In this novel, Luke Skywalker, C-3PO and two of Luke's Jedi students are trapped aboard an automated spaceship together with an army of brain-washed aliens. The ship, Eye of Palpatine is on a mission to destroy a colony where Han and Leia are.
This is a splendid novel which perfectly shows Luke's strength of character and his determination to help those in need. It also provides hm with a worthy love interest who feels like his true soulmate. The atmosphere and writing are top-notch as are all the characters.
This is a splendid novel which perfectly shows Luke's strength of character and his determination to help those in need. It also provides hm with a worthy love interest who feels like his true soulmate. The atmosphere and writing are top-notch as are all the characters.
Format:Paperback
In this book, Luke is taken aboard the Eye of Palpatine, while Leia and Han search for a lost colony of Jedi. The idea for this story is certainly very good, and Plawal has a very unique atmosphere, you can almost visualise the damp mist clinging to the ground, the floating vine-beds...However, the other half of the story, with Luke on the Eye of Palpatine, doesn't hold up so well. You get the feeling that the author had to pretty much turn every force in the Universe against Luke to make the story believable (that's all I will reveal!), because a full-strength Jedi Knight would make short work of....you'll find out. It seems almost a bit hard to believe... I have to say that the ending was exceptionally well written, something which is unfortunately not the case for most of the rest of the book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very poor quality
Very unhappy with this book. the pages were a horrible shade of brown and even though id bought what i was expecting to be a decent copy was a mess. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by D. G. O'connor
Slow, Deep and Dark - Actually pretty Good!
Personally, I cannot see what all the fuss is about. My partner bought me this book two years ago and I have now read it countless times. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2000
A good story but a bit hard to read
I thought this book, like the other Star Wars tie-ins, was a good read, but this one is a lot harder to read than the others. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2000
Star Wars' least finest hour...
This novel was the first Star Wars tie-in I read, and unfortunately it put me off the rest of them for a while. It is way too complicated, and a Star Wars novel shouldn't be. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 1999
The plot should be known but the book was awfull
I got thru the book very slowly and it was confusing both her books werent good but the sequel to this one is awsome infact next to The Phantom Menace its the best book I read and... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
