Star Wars: The Fallen Star (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic) (U)

Product Description \nIn this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour.\\nTime and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary, but victorious thank to its Jedi protectors—and there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon.\\nHanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil’s attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal. \\nThe grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recover—from the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. But the storm they thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yet—one designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi.\n About the Author \nClaudia Gray is the\nNew York Times bestselling author of the\nStar Wars books\n The High Republic: Into the Dark; Bloodline; Leia, Princess of Alderaan; and\nLost Stars. Her other books include the Defy the Stars, Evernight, Spellcaster, and Firebird series. She makes her home in New Orleans with her partner Paul and assorted small dogs.