- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); paperback / softback edition (6 Aug 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553506005
- ISBN-13: 978-0553506006
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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Listening to books in the X-Wing series is a lot like listening to the classic radio dramas that are Star Wars' wellspring. Words, music, and sounds create a vibrant world in the mind's eye, full of action and suspense. Tony Award nominee Anthony Heald (Anything Goes and Love! Valor! Compassion! ), fashions many easily differentiated voices, human and alien--yet always with restraint, never caricature. He brings a great deal of enthusiasm to the second book in the series to feature Wraith Squadron, a collection of misfits and losers who are meant to take on the missions that no normal X-Wing squad can handle. In X-Wing Iron Fist, the Wraiths are assigned to help bring down the corrupt Lord Zsinj and his Super Star Destroyer, Iron Fist. To do so, the Wraiths must pose as pirates and try to join Zsing. For the Wraiths, though, being outlaws comes easily. This is a rousing tale that combines with the equally rousing John Williams score to create fine space opera that will be enjoyed by all ages. --Brooks Peck
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This tale of fighter pilots is the sixth in the "Star Wars: X-Wing" series.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Aaron Allston really knows how to write sharp, witty banter, especially when it comes out of the mouths of Face or Phanan. The Wraiths are, I think, my favourite group of characters in the ever-expanding Star Wars universe - they get intrigue, action, comedy and romance. Their lives (and deaths) are genuinely moving. Oh, and if I haven't sold you on this one already, two words - Lieutenant Kettch. When you read it, you'll understand.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When it comes to Star Wars books, the X-wing series are probably the fastest paced and most action-oriented. You can easily zip through one of them in just a couple of days. This is good, because Iron Fist is so good, you'll want to read it more than once.
Aaron Allston proved in Wraith Squadron that he could live up to the reputation of the X-wing books. Not only was it just as exciting as Stackpole's books, it also had more humor, and to me, more lovable characters. With Iron Fist, he takes us one step further into this unique group of pilots.
The main focus is shifted from Kell to Face, and we get to learn a lot more about Ton Phanan. We observe more clearly how Wedge relates to his pilots, and how he tries to pass on this knowledge to Face. There are plenty of exciting battles, and once more we meet Soontir Fel, and his up-and-coming rival, Lieutenant Kettch.
My overall opinion of this book is so good, I would place it just below Zahn's books. If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for?!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is tied with Rogue Squadron but not as good as theBacta War. At first I htought that arron allston might wreck the series but then i read this one. you really feel bad for face (whos part is alot bigger I'm happy to say) when the incident happened with his best friend. The stunts that wraith squadron pulls off is just unbelieveable. And a interesting semi-new character comes to the book and captures the heart of myn. A GREAT BOOK, A MUST READ.
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The Wraiths kick some ass.
THE STORY:
Three and a half years after 'Return of the Jedi', the newly commissioned Wraith Squadron is about to join the ongoing fight against the cruel and ruthless Warlord... Read more
Three and a half years after 'Return of the Jedi', the newly commissioned Wraith Squadron is about to join the ongoing fight against the cruel and ruthless Warlord... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2004 by Ian Tapley
Really good but be sure to get the other x-wing titles also
I think the story was good, the action was good and everything about this book was good if you are like me and you like star fighters then this is definitely the book for you.
Published on 21 Jan 2000
hee hee, Wraith Squadron rules!
Oh man, I love this book! Aaron even makes Zsinj into a comic! What was running through your mind when you made up these characters and jokes? I mean, New Oldtown? Read more
Published on 31 Aug 1999
Allston does it again!
Man, if you like Wraith Squadron, you'll love this book. The operations they attempt to pull off in this book are just crazy, but you'll love every moment of them. Read more
Published on 21 July 1999
excellent
this book is great. The only reason the mon cal survived is because of wraith squadron and the rouges are there to help. The actoin was great.
Published on 25 May 1999
Undermining the greats?
This was a great book. The humor was rife and the plot realistily presented. If it wasn't realistic, then the book could not have made enough sense for anyone to keep reading it. Read more
Published on 5 April 1999
Er... AWESOME
This book is sooo Awesome ... (AWESOME)..... The plot is there, the setting is there and characters are there .. (well, some of them die) Seriously, this is well worth it. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1999
Best book in the X-wing seires
This is one great book! Though the battle was a little unrealistic, c'omn one MonCal crusier against 2 SSDs and still wins? Read more
Published on 20 Mar 1999
Decent, yet lacking.
This is a good book, but needed more polish. The characters are their norm, but it was too slow. Characters such as Shalla Nelprin and Kell Tainer are well designed and way cool... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 1999
near the best...
OK, this is where I draw the line. If you want to comment on the author's writing style, and emotion, and the human-ness of his characters, do it here. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 1999
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