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The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand.
After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already
faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the
Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively
strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of
safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters
grapple with the Chancellor's disturbing move to assume control of the
Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to
bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his
secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die.
As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an
explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the
dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to
secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn
against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin-tormented by unspeakable
visions-edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping
decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever
larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic . . . and
to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader.
Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in George
Lucas's epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover's novel
crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their
complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning
style.
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