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Fifty-seven years have passed since the events of "Phantom Menace", 25 since "A New Hope", and 21 since the Empire's final defeat over Endor. The still-fragile New Republic, rocked by internal conflict, now faces a potentially overwhelming challenge from beyond the known galaxy: the Yuuzhan Vong, a sinister race of warriors using highly advanced (and creepy) organic "devices" and vehicles, whose immense strength and technological edge lets them fight toe to toe with Jedi. And who better to flesh out these powerful and malevolent aliens, so dismissive and disdainful of humanity, than RA Salvatore, the author who almost single-handedly popularised Dungeons and Dragons' equally awful bad guys, the Drow, with his Drizzt Do'Urden books.
In kicking off Del Rey's five-year New Jedi Order story arc, Salvatore must endure the predictable hazing of any new Star Wars author. But an accomplished storyteller backed by legions of fans, the Dark Elf author proves to be up to the task and thankfully sensitive to the well-loved characters he's borrowing time with. Vector Prime sets up the early stages of the covert Praetorite Vong invasion, giving us a close-up glimpse of this nefarious new race and following our heroes' attempts to combat them. Luke struggles with whether to revive the Jedi Council; Mara still fights her deadly disease; Lando is back helping Han, Chewie, and Leia; and Leia and Solo's kids finally come into their own. Prepare yourself, though, for when a major, beloved character gets ceremoniously smushed. (Although we've seen Boba Fett come back from worse.) --Paul Hughes --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Twenty-one years have passed since the heroes of the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, breaking the power of the Emperor. Since then, the New Republic has valiantly struggled to maintain peace and prosperity among the peoples of the galaxy. But unrest has begun to spread and threatens to destroy the Republic's tenuous reign.
Into this volatile atmosphere comes Nom Anor, a charismatic firebrand who heats passions to the boiling point, sowing seeds of dissent for his own dark motives. And as the Jedi and the Republic focus on internal struggles, a new threat surfaces from beyond the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim--an enemy bearing weapons and technology unlike anything New Republic scientists have ever seen.
Suddenly, Luke Skywalker; his wife, Mara; Han Solo; Leia Organa Solo; and Chewbacca--along with the Solo children--are thrust again into battle, to defend the freedom so many have fought and died for. But this time, the power of the Force itself may not be enough . . .
Into this volatile atmosphere comes Nom Anor, a charismatic firebrand who heats passions to the boiling point, sowing seeds of dissent for his own dark motives. And as the Jedi and the Republic focus on internal struggles, a new threat surfaces from beyond the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim--an enemy bearing weapons and technology unlike anything New Republic scientists have ever seen.
Suddenly, Luke Skywalker; his wife, Mara; Han Solo; Leia Organa Solo; and Chewbacca--along with the Solo children--are thrust again into battle, to defend the freedom so many have fought and died for. But this time, the power of the Force itself may not be enough . . .
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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This is possibly the most eagerly anticipated Star Wars book since Timothy Zahn took up the pen for the Hand of Thrawn duology. Once I started this book, I didn't put it down again. Reading it from cover to cover was too easy! Well done Mr Salvatore. Beware, this book will shake the core of the Star Wars Extended Universe and you may not like the way it goes around it. Don't blame the author though, it was a request to Salvatore by George Lucas himself that the story takes this dramatic turn. Overall, an excellent edition of the Star Wars Universe!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I feel it always takes time getting into new books, the style of the author and the setting. As far as the Expanded Universe goes i think i skipped ahead 10 years so i missed out the Solo kids pretty much growing up, but that wasn't a big problem. The author pretty much got down their personalities down early and well and left no confusion about where they stood and who they where.
The whole ExGal thing was a little long winded, i understand that what happened had to happen that way to develop the plot, but it still dragged a little and that was probably the only bad part of the book.
It was always difficult for an author to set the scene for a long running series, as with The New Jedi Order series, and even more difficult to have to kill one of the main and best loved characters off in the first book of that series, but i was pretty satisfied with this book when i had finished it, and was looking forward to the second in the series.
The whole ExGal thing was a little long winded, i understand that what happened had to happen that way to develop the plot, but it still dragged a little and that was probably the only bad part of the book.
It was always difficult for an author to set the scene for a long running series, as with The New Jedi Order series, and even more difficult to have to kill one of the main and best loved characters off in the first book of that series, but i was pretty satisfied with this book when i had finished it, and was looking forward to the second in the series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another classic book from the Star Wars stables. What can you say? It left me breathless, and dying to read the next book. The pace is fast and the tale is gripping, and I can't believe one of the most beloved characters in fiction comes to a sticky end!
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Vector Prime - NJO Series 1st book -
Book is well written, a few lame situations that could have been solved in a more realistic or reasonable way but the writer does over all a good job. Read more
Published 17 months ago by RKA
The Best Start for a Dark Time
After reading the Thrawn Trilogy and Duology, skillfully penned by the great Timothy Zahn, I thought that it would take some beating, R.A. Read more
Published 21 months ago by JonSKP117
Good start to the series
Not the best Star Wars book that I've read, but it introduces the Yuuzhan Vong, who are an interesting "enemy", with their organic alternatives to technology. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2009 by Savio
Five star series, four star book
Obviously the series that every Star Wars fan has to read. Looking at the other reviews I see that many people have complained about him killing "one of the main characters",... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2008 by Derob Ecnirp
Vector Prime - Great Start to Series!!
great book - action packed - great start to the series - because it stands alone well - if u didn't like the premise (weird) then you could stop after this one without feeling your... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Toby Andersen
The New Jedi Order beings with...Vector Prime
SYNOPSIS
Twenty-one years after the Rebel Alliance defeated the Emperor at the Battle of Endor, the New Republic is struggling to maintain peace in the galaxy. Read more
Twenty-one years after the Rebel Alliance defeated the Emperor at the Battle of Endor, the New Republic is struggling to maintain peace in the galaxy. Read more
Published on 20 July 2006 by R. Wood
approach with caution.........
man....i regret reading this book now. dont get me wrong...this book is absolutley brilliant. but a few bad and rude shocks await you. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2006 by leathercharmer
VECTOR PRIME
This was my first Star Wars Novel.
As I thoroughly enjoyed it, I can safely say it will not be my last. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2005 by Mr. D. R. J. Paterson
Strange New Directions
I might get a slating from other readers and soon get a '0 out of 31 people found this review useful' because I dared to only give this book three stars, but I'd like to think that... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2005 by NickH
Excellent start to the NJO
Salvatore's Vector Prime is a masterpiece... well a Star Wars masterpiece anyway! Star Wars novels until now have been, for the most part, wishy washy, the same storylines... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2005 by sf20
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