Lauded Star Wars author James Luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
War is tearing the galaxy apart. For years the Republic and the Separatists have battled across the stars, each building more and more deadly technology in an attempt to win the war. As a member of Chancellor Palpatine’s top secret Death Star project, Orson Krennic is determined to develop a superweapon before their enemies can. And an old friend of Krennic’s, the brilliant scientist Galen Erso, could be the key.
Galen’s energy-focused research has captured the attention of both Krennic and his foes, making the scientist a crucial pawn in the galactic conflict. But after Krennic rescues Galen, his wife, Lyra, and their young daughter, Jyn, from Separatist kidnappers, the Erso family is deeply in Krennic’s debt. Krennic then offers Galen an extraordinary opportunity: to continue his scientific studies with every resource put utterly at his disposal. While Galen and Lyra believe that his energy research will be used purely in altruistic ways, Krennic has other plans that will finally make the Death Star a reality. Trapped in their benefactor’s tightening grasp, the Ersos must untangle Krennic’s web of deception to save themselves and the galaxy itself.
From the Hardcover edition.
I’m now confused as to where in the time line this story fits because it reads like it should be before episode 3 So far I have been enjoying this book. However, as I flipped back to the time line in the front of the book this story takes place AFTER Revenge of the Sith but the story talks to the separatists and Dooku both of which were settled in episode 3…I’m now confused as to where in the time line this story fits because it reads like it should be before episode 3.Anyone know about this?
Episode 3.1 Catalyst gives you a couple of nice bells & whistles before you start: a cutaway view of the Death Star graces its prefacing pages along with a timeline of the Del Rey books, which will include the upcoming Thrawn novel- whom I’m curious to see how he’ll fit into the canon going forward.
Great set up for Rogue One. I really enjoyed this book as I did with the authors last book, Tarkin. This book does a really good job covering the time period between the original and prequel trilogies.