Seemingly returned from the dead, the assassin Starkiller, who has been purged of his memories, reunites with beautiful Imperial fighter pilot Juno Eclipse to fight back against Darth Vader and avoid permanent enslavement to the dark side of the Force.

In this funny and sweet new book in the bestselling Darth Vader™ series, Eisner Award– winning author Jeffrey Brown offers an intimate look at the friendships between best pals in the Star Wars universe. "Your little Star Wars fan...will read it over and over, or beg you to do so. It will take you a long time to tire of it, however, unlike with many children's books." -GeekDad.

"On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root-- its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to [Emperor Palpatine] to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor's favor, and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs-- including the...

"To Shmi or not to Shmi? Torn between duty to the Jedi, attraction to Padm�ae, and concern for his beloved mother, yeoman Jedi Anakin Skywalker struggles to be master of his fate. The path he chooses will determine not just his own destiny, but that of the entire Republic. And thereby hangs a tale. Alack the day! A noble lady in danger. A knight and squire in battle. And a forbidden love that's written in the stars. Once again, the quill of William...