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More grand Star Wars adventure for the insatiable fans of the New York Times bestselling series, the New Jedi Order--the third and last book in the Dark Nest trilogy, starring Han, Luke, and Leia!
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The third and last book in the all-new trilogy that will bridge the events of the hugely popular New Jedi Order series, which has sold four million copies to date, and our upcoming 9-book epic Star Wars series to be published in 2006-2008.
With the Jedi Order splintered by conflicts of conscience, and a war erupting between the Killiks and Chiss that could spread across the entire galaxy, Luke Skywalker takes charge. His bold plan will play all sides against each other and carry those closest to him deep into hostile territory. It is also the only thing standing between the galaxy and the eternal war that his nephew, Jacen, has foreseen in visions.
For the Jedi to succeed, they must step beyond the reach of any galactic government and undermine the war-making capabilities of all sides -- and Luke Skywalker must assume his fated role as true master of the Jedi Order.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
After enjoying parts one and two of this trilogy it is good to be able to say that the final part didn't disappoint. Troy Denning has provided an exciting story that has touched upon some crucial questions for the Jedi of this time period and in this novel we see that the Dark Nest events have been useful both in terms of how the Jedi use their powers as peacekeepers and their evolving relationship with the Galactic goverment. The Luke/Raynar/Lomi Plo duel while not as epic as I would have hoped for was very good in fact in keeping with the smaller scale of the Dark Nest storyline, plus it was good to see Kyle Katarn (now a Jedi Master) in action again in a number of scenes. This combined with Troy Dennings ability to inject some much needed dramatic tension into the cast of characters that while well loved and iconic were in danger of becoming too safe and boring made this book and the trilogy one of my favourites.
One complaint is that there are some things that after the conclusion of the trilogys main plotline are left somewhat unresolved. This is slightly annoying but as these novels are the last of the New Jedi Order era and the next books will be the first of the Legacy era with a new series of books and comics it has in my opinion found a good balance between setting up the future while telling a cracking good story that doesn't rely on the worn out New Republic Vs Empire formula.
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The Swarm War, the final book in the Dark Nest Trilogy and it certainly delivers in my view a satisfying conclusion to the Killiks storyline. The issues of the Jedi Orders leadership structure is sorted out in this book also as well as a significant amount of work laid down for the direction of Jacen Solo. Plus who can ignore the epic coolness of Squib assassins sent to take out Jedi Knight Jaina Solo in the middle of a battle between the Chiss and the Killik nests.
This book takes place almost straight away after book 2 The Unseen Queen. The complex questions and choices that is the signature of this trilogy remain and continue to be a fascinating and refreshing part of the storyline. From the actions of the Galactic Alliances leader Cal Omas to the villains tactics to avoid getting beaten by Luke Skywalker The Swarm War is full of unusual and well thought out ways to tell a valuable story. In addition the Killiks actually stand out for me as a really great example of an alien species with a truly ALIEN mindset and for that Troy Denning deserves a big well done.
Overall the book and in fact the whole trilogy is one of my favorite Star Wars stories ever. It is exciting, funny and all the things that make Star Wars so popular and also its builds on and uses the huge expanded Universe mythos to create a great all round novel.
This book takes place almost straight away after book 2 The Unseen Queen. The complex questions and choices that is the signature of this trilogy remain and continue to be a fascinating and refreshing part of the storyline. From the actions of the Galactic Alliances leader Cal Omas to the villains tactics to avoid getting beaten by Luke Skywalker The Swarm War is full of unusual and well thought out ways to tell a valuable story. In addition the Killiks actually stand out for me as a really great example of an alien species with a truly ALIEN mindset and for that Troy Denning deserves a big well done.
Overall the book and in fact the whole trilogy is one of my favorite Star Wars stories ever. It is exciting, funny and all the things that make Star Wars so popular and also its builds on and uses the huge expanded Universe mythos to create a great all round novel.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This series started off well with an interesting and plausible concept incorporating minor characters from the NJO series. When an insect colony absorbs a Jedi into its hive mind it learns the value of caring for the individual. The unforeseen consequence soon threatens the known universe - population explosion and territorial expansion of the insect hive.
Author Troy Denning comes up with intriguing twists for all the major characters, but except for Leia finally becoming a Jedi Knight, the series ends without resolving any of the issues that Denning creates, making for a very unsatisfying conclusion to a tale that could have been told in one long novel.
Author Troy Denning comes up with intriguing twists for all the major characters, but except for Leia finally becoming a Jedi Knight, the series ends without resolving any of the issues that Denning creates, making for a very unsatisfying conclusion to a tale that could have been told in one long novel.
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Lots of potential ... but no payoff
This series started off well with an interesting and plausible concept incorporating minor characters from the NJO series. Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by Daiho
Star Wars Dark Nest Trilogy
This is a good finalie to the thrilling Dark Nest Books.
Suggest this trilogy for even the most amature of Star Wars fans (Like Me) This trilog of books will make you... Read more
Suggest this trilogy for even the most amature of Star Wars fans (Like Me) This trilog of books will make you... Read more
Published on 7 July 2006 by J. Price
Ummm, this finished a bit abruptly
The first book in the series (Joiner King) introduced us to a new enemy in the form of a swarm of bugs under the control of a demented Jedi. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2006 by Andrew Hopkins
Quite a good trilogy
Well as you might guess from the covers, these three books focus more upon the three main Star Wars characters Han Luke and Leia, but still keeping the essential NJO characters... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006
Great end to the Dark Nest Trilogy
In Star Wars Dark Nest III: The Swarm War we have the dramatic conclusion to the Dark Nest trilogy where the Killik Crisis and the split in the Jedi Order are dealt with. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2005 by Skywalker fan
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