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Shadows of the Empire (Starwars - Expanded Universe)

Series: Starwars - Expanded Universe
Genre: SF
ISBN: 0553574132
Pages: 385 pages
Price: US 5.99
Reader Rating: 8 out of 10
Votes: 4

Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry

Description: It is a time of crisis. Han Solo frozen in carbonite, is being taken to the vile gangseter Jabba the Hutt. As Princess Leia mounts a rescue mission including Luke Skywalker, Lando, and a brilliant young pilot, Darth Vader pits himself against a cunning and ruthless rival. Xizor is the leader of apowerful crime syndicate who seems to supplant Vader for the favor of their mutual master, the dreaded Emperor. Their target: Luke Skywalker. Suddenly Luke finds himself the potential prize of two of the most evil entities in the galaxy - one who wants him alive, and one who wants him dead.

This is truely a stunning book. Steve Perry does an astounding job staying true to each characters personality. Never is there a moment when I (the readers) wasn't completely engrossed. Highly recommended.