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We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.”—Emperor Palpatine, Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force.
The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, Star Wars- A New Dawn is set during the legendary "Dark Times" between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths.
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The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, Star Wars: A New Dawn is set during the legendary "Dark Times" between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
"The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning." - Emperor Palpatine, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed — and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.
Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects' lives.
But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine's machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off...
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Star Wars: A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller is lauded for its engaging narrative that successfully sets the stage for a new era within the Star Wars universe. The novel is praised for its character development and the thrilling ride it offers, highlighting Miller's skill in crafting compelling character-driven stories.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780099590880
Publisher: Cornerstone
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 287g
Pages: 416
About the Author
John Jackson Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scribe Award-winning Star Wars- Kenobi as well as Star Wars- A New Dawn, Star Wars- Lost Tribe of the Sith, Star Wars- Knight Errant, and the Star Wars Legends- The Old Republic graphic novel collections from Marvel. He has written novels and comics for other franchises including Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Halo, Iron Man, Mass Effect, Planet of the Apes, and The Simpsons. A comics industry historian, he lives in Wisconsin with his family, assorted wildlife, and far too many comic books.
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