The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime by: R. A. Salvatore

Summary:   Twenty-one years have passed since the heroes of the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, breaking the power of the Emperor. Since then, the New Republic has valiantly struggled to maintain peace and prosperity among the peoples of the galaxy. But unrest has begun to spread and threatens to destroy the Republic's tenous reign. Into this volatile atmosphere comes Nom Anor, a charismatic firebrand who heats passions to the boiling point, sowing seeds of dissent for his own dark motives. And as the Jedi and the Republic focus on internal struggles, a new threat surfaces from beyond the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim--an enemy bearing weapons and technology unlike anything New Republic scientists have ever seen. Suddenly, Luke Skaywalker; his wife, Mara; Han Solo; Leia Organa Solo; and Chewbacca--along with the Solo children--are thrust again into battle, to defend the freedom so many have fought and died for. But this time, the power of the Force itself may not be enough . . . Review:   Just when you think people can rest something new comes into play. As Mark Hamill said in the comercial for this book, "Now, with my loved ones and my loyal allies, I face a new challenge, unlike any before, and I'm not sure if this time we can win." And like Han says in the book, "The galaxy has become a more dangerous place by far." Good:  My third favorite Star Wars novel. Well-written in my opinion. I loved the introduction of a new race from another galaxy. I was SO tired of Dark Jedi and Imperials, and insurrections... Now we have a TRUE enemy, like back to the REAL Empire, before it fell at Endor. And one that CAN'T be felt in the Force... So perfect, disable the abilities of the Galaxy's defenders, the Jedi. This novel finally brings war back to reality, and does it well. Bad:  When first reading I was upset about character deaths, it was saddening, but I got over it. But all-in-all it was a good book, and a good start to a new series. SPOILERS: Chewbacca's death was a heavy blow. The only character in Star Wars about whom I have never seen or heard a complaint. Hard to see him go, but it was done SO well. Chewie died... being Chewie. Back to the New Jedi Order Era. Back to Star Wars Eras.