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“…As though a million voices cried our in terror and were suddenly silenced.” (Ben Kenobi Epi. IV) On Yavin IV, home of the Jedi Academy, and on Coruscant, capital of the New Republic, Luke Skywalker and Chief of State Leia Organa Solo feel a great shock in the Force. Millions have suddenly perished in a massive galactic genocide. The New Rebellion, by award-winning author Kristine Kathryn Rusch, is set 13 years after Return of the Jedi, and reveals a dire new threat to the New Republic, the Jedi, and the entire galaxy.
On Coruscant, Leia Organa Solo faces a political challenge. Former Imperials have been allowed to join the Senate. Feeling that they will stir up trouble, Leia plans to set the tone for the Senate’s term by boldly reminding everyone of the horrors of the Empire. But it seems that there is a new horror has appeared in the galaxy when a huge explosion rocks the Senate chamber, injuring and killing hundreds. Han Solo, Leia’s husband, follows a lead to Smuggler’s Run, a “wretched hive of scum and villainy” (Ben Kenobi Epi. IV). Meanwhile, Luke tracks down a former pupil turned rogue Jedi named Brakiss, who may hold the secret to the devastation. And on Coruscant, Leia confronts a political disaster. But all these events have been orchestrated by a master of the dark side of the Force, bent on controlling the galaxy. He’s targeted Luke, Leia, and billions more to die in a “holocaust unequaled in galactic history.”
The New Rebellion has all the old favorites facing down a shadowy new menace. Star Wars fans will be pleased to know that this also has famous Expanded Universe characters, such as Talon Karrde, Mara Jade, and Wedge Antilles. The rest of you don’t need to worry, you don’t have to be a Star Wars genius to be able to read this book. This story is most interesting partially because of a storyline involving R2-D2 and C-3PO. The dynamic droid duo turns out to be a lot more than anyone expects and end up being vital to the future of the New Republic.
I highly recommend this stand-alone novel to everybody. You don’t have to love Star Wars to enjoy this magnum opus of a book. Kristine Kathryn Rusch does a masterful job of creating a suspenseful storyline, compelling characters, and a thrilling conclusion.
On Coruscant, Leia Organa Solo faces a political challenge. Former Imperials have been allowed to join the Senate. Feeling that they will stir up trouble, Leia plans to set the tone for the Senate’s term by boldly reminding everyone of the horrors of the Empire. But it seems that there is a new horror has appeared in the galaxy when a huge explosion rocks the Senate chamber, injuring and killing hundreds. Han Solo, Leia’s husband, follows a lead to Smuggler’s Run, a “wretched hive of scum and villainy” (Ben Kenobi Epi. IV). Meanwhile, Luke tracks down a former pupil turned rogue Jedi named Brakiss, who may hold the secret to the devastation. And on Coruscant, Leia confronts a political disaster. But all these events have been orchestrated by a master of the dark side of the Force, bent on controlling the galaxy. He’s targeted Luke, Leia, and billions more to die in a “holocaust unequaled in galactic history.”
The New Rebellion has all the old favorites facing down a shadowy new menace. Star Wars fans will be pleased to know that this also has famous Expanded Universe characters, such as Talon Karrde, Mara Jade, and Wedge Antilles. The rest of you don’t need to worry, you don’t have to be a Star Wars genius to be able to read this book. This story is most interesting partially because of a storyline involving R2-D2 and C-3PO. The dynamic droid duo turns out to be a lot more than anyone expects and end up being vital to the future of the New Republic.
I highly recommend this stand-alone novel to everybody. You don’t have to love Star Wars to enjoy this magnum opus of a book. Kristine Kathryn Rusch does a masterful job of creating a suspenseful storyline, compelling characters, and a thrilling conclusion.
Reviewed by Andrew
