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Darksaber
by Kevin J. Anderson


Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Sunrise
by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta

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Luke returns home with Han Solo, hoping to make contact with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Instead, what they find is disturbing news: the Hutts, criminal warlords of the galaxy, are building a secret superweapon, a reconstruction of the original Death Star superlaser, to be called Darksaber. This planet-crushing power will be in the ruthless hands of Durga, a creature without conscience or mercy. And there is trouble on another front: Admiral Daala is very much alive and, in league with Pellaeon, is marshaling forces to destroy the Rebels. Soon they and Luke will face the ultimate test of their power—one in which all the temptations of the dark side of the Force beckon…

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Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Sunriseis a compilation of the first three books in the Young Jedi Knights series: Lightsabers, Darkest Knightand Jedi Under Seige

The Young Jedi Knights series is a Star Wars series written for a younger audience, that follow teenagers Jacen and Jaina Solo as they start their Jedi training at Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy on Yavin 4. Together with their new friends Tenel Ka, Lowbacca and others, they share many adventures and learn that skills in the Force are not the only things that make you a Jedi.

Originally released as seperate books, these second three titles were combined in an omnibus called Jedi Sunrise, which is the way we will be reading them together with the Book Club.

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Volume 4: Han Solo's Revenge by Brian Daley
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In the fall of 1979 people were anxiously awaiting the release of The Empire Strikes Back, and to help tide fans over, Del Rey released Han Solo's Revenge, the second book in Brian Daley's trilogy of Han Solo adventures. The Star Wars Action News Book Club now reflects on this "vintage era" novel. Listen to find out about cliche-lians, the introduction of swoops, and perhaps the longest discussion ever had on the very minor Star Wars Expanded Universe character Sonniod.

Included in this podcast is an interview with Star Wars Insider author Alex Newborn, who interviewed and formed a friendship with Brian Daley. Alex reflects upon his friendship and shares some stories about Daley and his Star Wars works, as well as why Arye Gross may be the most versatile actor in showbiz.

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Volume 3: Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster
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The Star Wars Action News Book Club continues reading the vintage fiction novels, now reviewing Han Solo at Stars' End by Brian Daley, the first in Daley's trilogy of Han Solo's adventures. Listen to find out about the introduction of Ploovo Two-For-One, Bollux, Blue Max, and the first time the Millennium Falcon's sensor dish got ripped off!

We also compare the novel version of Han Solo at Stars' End to its comic book counterparts, and explore this novel's place in current Star Wars continuity.

Included in this podcast is an interview with Brian Daley's friend and writing partner James Luceno, discussing Daley's Star Wars works.

Volume 2: Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster
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In the second episode of the Star Wars Action News Book Club podcast, Arnie and the other bok club members look at the first Expanded Universe book ever: Splinter of the Mind's Eye first published in 1978, including a comparison with the comic adaptation of the book.

Volume 1: Star Wars by George Lucas
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The Star Wars Action News Book Club begins its exploration of the Star Wars Expanded Universe with the first Star Wars novel ever published: Star Wars From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker by George Lucas, ghost written by Alan Dean Foster. Included in this podcast we review the book, the audio book adaptation, and interview Alan Dean Foster about his experience writing his three Star Wars novels.

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