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Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Abyss |  | Author: Troy Denning
Publisher: LucasBooks
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0345509188
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345509185
ASIN: 0345509188
Publication Date: August 18, 2009
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Following a trail of clues across the galaxy, Luke Skywalker continues his quest to find the reasons behind Jacen Solo’s dark downfall and to win redemption for the Jedi Order. Sojourning among the mysterious Aing-Tii monks has left Luke and his son Ben with no real answers, only the suspicion that the revelations they seek lie in the forbidden reaches of the distant Maw Cluster. There, hidden from the galaxy in a labyrinth of black holes, dwell the Mind Walkers: those whose power to transcend their bodies and be one with the Force is as seductive and intoxicating as it is potentially fatal. But it may be Luke’s only path to the truth.
Meanwhile, on Coruscant, the war of wills between Galactic Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala and the Jedi Order is escalating. Outraged over the carbonite freezing of young Jedi Knights Valin and Jysella Horn after their inexplicable mental breakdowns, the Jedi are determined to defy Daala’s martial tactics, override Council Master Kenth Hamner’s wavering leadership, and deal on their own terms with the epidemic of madness preying on their ranks. As Han and Leia Solo, along with their daughter Jaina, join the fight to protect more stricken Knights from arrest, Jedi healers race to find a cure for the rapidly spreading affliction. But none of them realize the blaster barrel is already swinging in their direction–and Chief Daala is about to pull the trigger.
Nor do Luke and Ben, deep in the Maw Cluster and pushing their Force abilities beyond known limits, realize how close they are–to the Sith strike squad bent on exterminating the Skywalkers, to a nexus of dark-side energy unprecedented in its power and its hunger, and to an explosive confrontation between opposing wielders of the Force from which only one Master–good or evil–can emerge alive.
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 Surprisingly Good! October 20, 2009
David Whalen
Troy Denning resists his demons from past Star Wars novels and writes a story that I couldn't put down. Chapter Twenty-Two by itself is worth the 4-star rating. A refreshing change from that Dark Nest crap!
The book doesn't get 5 stars from me b/c Denning is still giving in to old habits that we saw during the Vong series. Namely, he keeps trying to UNwrite the books the preceded his, by writing open threads into dead-ends. AND, he keeps trying to inject the aforementioned Dark Nest crap back into this series. Stop it, Troy! Nobody liked it! If you just let it go we won't be upset.
[SPOILER!!!] Like you all, I'm sure you shuddered when you saw a key character on the cover of a Denning novel. Fear not my friends! He manages to not kill-off anyone you love in this book. Perhaps he has learned that doing so is not worth the resultant animosity from the public? We'll have to wait and see....
 Oh No here we go again October 18, 2009
Saul Carrillo (Houston, TX USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I keep coming back to this series of books because frankly I grew up with these charactors. Frankly, the series keeps getting more and more outlandish and lacks snap. Luke exiled learning force powers that no one else has had...except for Jacen. Most of them he never really used and now we are finding how noble he was in his quest to gain power. Really, so the killing of all those people was just incidental. Find and slant and stick to it. At least be consistent and keep from going back and forth. He was bad end of story. Now some illness is turning Jedi into paranoid people and oh we dont know what it is..at least until book whatever. I hope this picks up soon because I am rapidly begining to think that Lucas has made enough money off of me and I just need to stop giving it to him.
The Best Of The Series So Far October 16, 2009
Jeffrey T. Munson (Dixon, IL)
After a promising beginning with "Outcast", the tempo of the "Fate of the Jedi" series slowed somewhat in the 2nd installment, "Omen". However, Troy Denning has got the series back on track with a action-packed third installment, "Abyss".
Action lies on different fronts. On Coruscant, the battle between the Jedi and Chief of State Natasi Daala continues to escalate. More and more Jedi are falling victim to a strange psychosis, and Daala has it in her mind to bring the Jedi under State control before the psychosis becomes an epidemic. However, Han and Leia Solo, along with the rest of the Jedi order, are determined to oppose Daala, overthrow Master Hamner's leadership, and restore stability to the Jedi. Still, no cure has been found to heal the affected Jedi and, with Daala and her mercenaries breathing down their necks, how long will it be before the remaining Jedi succumb to her tactics?
Meanwhile, Ben and Luke Skywalker continue in their search for clues about Jacen Solo's fall to the dark side. Having learned little from the Aing-Ti, Luke and Ben have journeyed to the mysterious Maw cluster, complete with black holes. Living amongst the black holes are the mind walkers; mysterious beings who have the ability to become one with the force. It is through the mind walkers that Ben and Luke have the ability to communicate with Anakin Solo, Mara Skywalker, and even Jacen Solo. But, will Ben and Luke find the answers they're looking for? Plus, there not the only ones who have journeyed to the Maw. Sith lord Lady Rhea, her apprentice Vestara Khai, and a host of other sith have followed Ship to the same location as the Skywalkers. Now, a battle of good vs. evil begins, but only one master can survive. Who will it be?
I've enjoyed reading the "Fate of the Jedi" series and, after a slight letdown, the series has picked up the pace. "Abyss" is a very good book that is full of action. The battle between the Skywalkers, Lady Rhea, and Vestara was one of the best parts of the book. I also enjoyed reading about Luke and Ben's mind walking and encountering Jacen, Mara, and Anakin.
This series continues to get better with each new book, and I'm already anticipating reading the next book in the series. This series is an essential read for all Star Wars fans.
 Great book September 28, 2009
James L. Murphy (CO)
I have been a star wars fan for a long time. And this book has lived up to the star wars reputation.
But you want to read the books before this so that you can follow the story line and understand what is going on.
Pleasant Surpirse September 24, 2009
R. Blaquiere (RI - USA)
I have not finished the book yet, but it definitely more engaging that the previous two installments in this series. The dialogue is more interesting, the characters fleshed out better and overall much more appealing.
As an added bonus, my book ordered from Amazon came with a surprise. On the inside cover it is signed "To One Lucky Fan, Troy Denning." I have no way of knowing if this signature is legitimate, but I am assuming it is unless shippers from Amazon like to mess with people.
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