The Rise of the Empire: Star Wars: Featuring the novels Star Wars: Tarkin, Star Wars: A New Dawn, and 3 all-new short stories

ISBN: 1101965037

Author: Miller, John Jackson

Condition: New

Witness the rise of the Empire with these two thrilling Star Wars novels-plus exclusive short stories by Melissa Scott, John Jackson Miller, and Jason Fry!TARKINCompelling . . . The villains of Star Wars are as much fun as the good guys.-New York Daily NewsUnder Governor Wilhuff Tarkins guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction-the so-called Death Star-moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. Until then, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Guerrilla attacks by an elusive band of freedom fighters must be countered with swift and brutal action-a mission the Emperor entrusts to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer, and Tarkin, whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empires supremacy-and its enemies extinction.A NEW DAWNForeword by Dave FiloniA story with pacing and dialogue that feels like classic Star Wars.-NerdistEver since the Jedi were marked for death, Kanan Jarrus has devoted himself to staying alive rather than serving the Force. So when he discovers a conflict brewing between Imperial forces and desperate revolutionaries, hes not about to get caught in the crossfire. Then the brutal death of a friend forces him to choose between bowing down to fear or standing up to fight. But Jarrus wont be fighting alone. Soon he is joined by Hera Syndulla-a mysterious agent provocateur with motives of her own-in challenging the Empire for the sake of a world and its people.