- Legacy of the Force
The Legacy of the Force is a series of nine
science fiction novels set in theStar Wars fictional universe , taking place approximately 40 years after the events of "" (in Star Wars chronology, from 40 ABY to an unspecified time). The series was written byTroy Denning ,Aaron Allston andKaren Traviss .The series contains a mix of hardcover and paperback releases. The plan was to allow each author to write one hardcover novel and two paperbacks, with the first, middle (fifth), and final (ninth) novels being the hardcover releases, and the other novels being in paperback. [Bane Cover and Legacy Update at [http://www.starwars.com/eu/lit/novel/news20060331.html starwars.com] , last accessed June 5, 2007.] An abridged audiobook version of each story was also released concurrently with each book.
Plot synopsis
The Corellian system, unhappy with the leadership of the
Galactic Alliance , secedes. While the GA attempts to bring Corellia back into the fold, other systems follow Corellia's lead. Meanwhile,Jedi Knight Jacen Solo believes he has the potential to defeat the threat and unify the galaxy. His methods draw the ire of his uncleLuke Skywalker and theJedi Council , leading to a rift in theJedi Order . Over the course of the nine books, the GA, the Jedi, Jacen, Corellia, theImperial Remnant , and several other factions all vie for power, leading to a confrontation that will dramatically reshape the future of the galaxy.A side-plot involves
Boba Fett 's family issues, leadership of theMandalorians , and role in the galactic conflict.Many important Star Wars characters were killed off in the series, including
Thrakkan Sal-Solo ,Gilad Pellaeon , Jacen Solo, Mara Jade-Skywalker,Alema Rar andLumiya .Entries (40 ABY)
*"Betrayal" by
Aaron Allston (Hardcover - released on May 30th, 2006)
*"Bloodlines" byKaren Traviss (Released on August 29th, 2006)
*"Tempest" byTroy Denning (Released on November 28th, 2006)
*"Exile" byAaron Allston (Released on February 27th, 2007)
*"Sacrifice" byKaren Traviss (Hardcover - released on May 29th, 2007)
*"Inferno" byTroy Denning (Released on August 28th, 2007)
*"Fury" byAaron Allston (Released on November 27th, 2007)
*"Revelation" byKaren Traviss (Released on February 26th, 2008)
*"Invincible" byTroy Denning (Hardcover - released on May 13, 2008) [ [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0345477464 Amazon.com: Star Wars(R) Legacy of the Force Invincible (Star Wars): Troy Denning: Books ] ]References
External links
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*" [http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/starwars/sw_legacy.html Legacy of the Force" Official Website]
*" [http://cargobay.starwars.com/webapps/cargobay/browse/940 Star Wars Cargo Bay] "
*" [http://blogs.starwars.com/suzanne/23 Series Blog] "
*http://www.karentraviss.com
*http://www.AaronAllston.com
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