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Overview
New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents a stirring new tale set in the Star Wars® universe: the dramatic story of a heroic X-wing pilot on the razor's edge between the Force--and the dark side.Corran Horn has distinguished himself as one of the best and brightest of Rogue Squadron's elite fighting force. Then his wife, Mirax, vanishes on a covert mission for the New Republic, and Corran vows to find her. To do so, he knows he must develop the latent Force powers inherited from his grandfather, a legendary Jedi hero. He joins Luke Skywalker's famed Jedi academy to begin training, only to quit in frustration at Skywalker's methods. Now Corran is on his own. Using his Corellian undercover experience, he must infiltrate, sabotage, and destroy a ruthless organization in order to find his wife. But to succeed, Corran will have to come to terms with his Jedi heritage--and make a terrible choice: surrender to the dark side...or die.
© 1999 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents a stirring new tale set in the Star Wars® universe: the dramatic story of a heroic X-wing pilot on the razor's edge between the Force--and the dark side.
Corran Horn has distinguished himself as one of the best and brightest of Rogue Squadron's elite fighting force. Then his wife, Mirax, vanishes on a covert mission for the New Republic, and Corran vows to find her. To do so, he knows he must develop the latent Force powers inherited from his grandfather, a legendary Jedi hero. He joins Luke Skywalker's famed Jedi academy to begin training, only to quit in frustration at Skywalker's methods. Now Corran is on his own. Using his Corellian undercover experience, he must infiltrate, sabotage, and destroy a ruthless organization in order to find his wife. But to succeed, Corran will have to come to terms with his Jedi heritage--and make a terrible choice: surrender to the dark side...or die.
© 1999 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM
All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
Publishers Weekly
The author of the popular Star Wars X-Wing series breaks into hardcover with this lavish novel, which takes place when Han and Leia's twins are about three years old. Corran Horn, a former Corellian police officer turned Rogue Squadron pilot, learns that he has a Jedi inheritance and Force abilities. He also learns that his wife has been kidnapped while trying to infiltrate the operations of the piratical ex-Imperial Admiral Tavira. So it is not without inner conflicts that he goes to the newly established Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, where he encounters both his own limitations and the ghost of the Dark Jedi Exar Kun. At last he decides to return to use his Force powers in his original profession, to rescue his wife and dissolve Admiral Tavira's piratical band. By telling two stories between one set of covers, Stackpole has come up with one of the longest Star Wars novels yet, and also one of the best. Corran Horn is a more complex protagonist than many, formidably competent but with believable limitations. He also provides us with a minor player's perspective on superstars like Luke Skywalker and Han Solo (whom this ex-policeman still thinks of as an ex-criminal). Stackpole adds many engaging details and minor characters of his own to the Star Wars universe and puts his skill at telling a fluid action story on full display here. This novel will play well among the loyal fans and can be enjoyed even by non-fans with a taste for star-faring swashbucklers. Major ad/promo; simultaneous BDD Audio. (May)
Editorials
Publishers Weekly -
The author of the popular Star Wars X-Wing series breaks into hardcover with this lavish novel, which takes place when Han and Leia's twins are about three years old. Corran Horn, a former Corellian police officer turned Rogue Squadron pilot, learns that he has a Jedi inheritance and Force abilities. He also learns that his wife has been kidnapped while trying to infiltrate the operations of the piratical ex-Imperial Admiral Tavira. So it is not without inner conflicts that he goes to the newly established Jedi Academy on Yavin 4, where he encounters both his own limitations and the ghost of the Dark Jedi Exar Kun. At last he decides to return to use his Force powers in his original profession, to rescue his wife and dissolve Admiral Tavira's piratical band. By telling two stories between one set of covers, Stackpole has come up with one of the longest Star Wars novels yet, and also one of the best. Corran Horn is a more complex protagonist than many, formidably competent but with believable limitations. He also provides us with a minor player's perspective on superstars like Luke Skywalker and Han Solo (whom this ex-policeman still thinks of as an ex-criminal). Stackpole adds many engaging details and minor characters of his own to the Star Wars universe and puts his skill at telling a fluid action story on full display here. This novel will play well among the loyal fans and can be enjoyed even by non-fans with a taste for star-faring swashbucklers. Major ad/promo; simultaneous BDD Audio. (May)VOYA -
Corran Horn has spent his life in service: first as an officer in the Corellian Security Force and then as a pilot in Rogue Squadron, an X-wing fighter group of the New Republic that combats pirates who prey on Republic shipping. When pirates led by Admiral Tavira, an ex-Moff of the Imperial Empire, begin to experience unparalleled success in their criminal endeavors, Corran smells a rat. Either a Rogue Squadron member has sold out and is feeding Tavira information, or the ex-Moff has somehow persuaded one or more Jedis to work for her. When Corran's wife Mirax goes missing during a covert mission to locate Tavira's secret base, Corran vows to find her. Because he is the grandson of the Jedi Knight Nejaa Halcyon, Corran has untapped Jedi abilities-but he must learn to use these abilities in a hurry. Corran thus begins training at the new Jedi Academy run by Luke Skywalker, Jedi master and hero of the Rebellion, where he grows more skilled and discovers a potent secret power. Impatient to find Mirax, Corran leaves the Academy before completing his training. Corran infiltrates the pirate organization by posing as a gypsy pilot and soon catches the eye of Admiral Tavira, a stunningly beautiful and breathtakingly treacherous opponent. Corran must somehow defeat her and her secret Jedi helpers if he is to find Mirax. Star Wars: I, Jedi becomes a fast-paced and exciting read after a clumsy, jargon-laden first chapter. The characters, especially the villains, are well-drawn. Of course, there is some of the stilted and awkward dialogue endemic to the Star Wars universe, but it does not slow the plot down here any more so than it does in the films. In sum, this is another winner for Star Wars cognoscenti that casual enthusiasts can also read and enjoy. VOYA Codes: 4Q 4P J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses, Broad general YA appeal, Junior High-defined as grades 7 to 9 and Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12).Thomas F. Cunningham
Michael Stackpole, author of the first four books in the Star Wars: X-Wing series, presents another fine tale featuring his hero, Corran Horn.... there is a great deal to like about I, Jedi, and I recommend it. I, Jedi is smartly executed and fun reading, and that's one of the highest endorsements I can give.— SF Site