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The Cestus Deception: A Space Opera Mystery With Potential But Missed Opportunities

Steven Barnes's The Cestus Deception, set within the expansive Star Wars universe, presents a compelling premise ? a high-stakes mystery on a remote world with Je...

A Storm Brewing: A Review of "The Approaching Storm"

Alan Dean Foster's "The Approaching Storm," the second novel in his "Shadows of the Empire" series, sets the stage for a galactic power struggle amidst the shadows. It delves deeper into Prince X...

Star Wars Missions 13: Prisoner of the Nikto Pirates - A Review

Dave Wolverton's "Prisoner of the Nikto Pirates," part of the Star Wars Missions series, plunges readers into a thrilling adventure set in the Outer Rim. This Young Adult novel follows...

A Galactic Mystery Lost in Familiar Territory: A Review of "Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine"

"The Ruins of Dantooine," a novel set within the Star Wars Galaxies universe, offers a tantalizing blend of mystery and exploration. Authors Vor...

A Wild Ride on Rogue Planet: A Review

Greg Bear's "Rogue Planet" is a thrilling installment in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, plunging readers into a complex narrative entangled with political intrigue, ancient mysteries, and the ever-present thr...

Rogue Planet: A Journey to the Unknown with Familiar Faces (Review)

Greg Bear's Rogue Planet is a compelling addition to the Star Wars expanded universe, offering a unique blend of classic adventure and philosophical exploration. The novel center...

A Ruthless Hunt: Review of "Red Harvest" by Joe Schreiber

"Red Harvest" by Joe Schreiber plunges us into the dark underbelly of the Outer Rim in a thrilling tale set between "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope." The story centers on bounty hunter...

A Spark Ignites: Reviewing "Rebel Dawn"

A.C. Crispin's Rebel Dawn plunges readers into the heart of the burgeoning Rebel Alliance, chronicling the early stages of their fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire. It’s a thrilling story that captu...

Outbound Flight: A Journey Worth Taking, But Not Without Its Detours

Timothy Zahn's "Outbound Flight," set a full decade before the events of "A New Hope," offers a fresh perspective on the burgeoning galactic empire. The story follows Captain Jav...

A Cauldron of Chaos, Lacking Depth: A Review of "Maul: Lockdown"

Joe Schreiber's "Maul: Lockdown" plunges us into the shadowy underworld of a galaxy teeming with criminal activity. This book delves into the mind of Darth Maul, following his tumultu...

Trapped in a Sith's Inferno: A Review of "Darth Maul: Lockdown"

Joe Schreiber's "Darth Maul: Lockdown" throws readers into a claustrophobic battleground where the ruthless Sith Lord finds himself incarcerated on a desolate prison moon. While trappe...

Knight Errant: A Journey of Redemption and Shadows

John Jackson Miller's "Knight Errant" is a compelling addition to the Expanded Universe (now Legends), immersing readers in the adventures of Jedi Knight Kerra Holt during the tumultuous period fol...