STAR WARS®: ALLEGIANCE by Timothy Zahn
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In the weeks following the destruction of the Death Star, Emperor Palpatine's demand for loyalty is insatiable. One way he exercises his grip is through the terrifying exploits of Darth Vader. Another is through the efforts of 19-year-old Mara Jade, the Force-sensitive, personally trained Emperor's Hand…a one-woman wrecking crew against all forms of treason.
Elsewhere the Empire runs like clockwork thanks to the vigilance of countless stormtroopers—reliable men, loyal to Palpatine. Like Daric LaRone, whose five-man squad suddenly finds itself outcast, first when it questions the Empire-sanctioned massacre of civilians, then when LaRone, acting in self-defense, guns down an officer. With no place to hide, their only hope of survival is to run. But not before the call to help those in need becomes an unexpected priority.
In the meantime, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia continue to argue over Rebellion tactics aboard the Millennium Falcon, with Luke far too eager to fight while Han remains the reluctant warrior. And for Leia, the only thing more annoying than the headstrong Han is the way she cannot stop thinking about him. Or wanting to strangle him.
But as Mara stealthily tracks an illegal piracy network in the Emperor's name, Leia goes on a personal mission to bolster Rebel allegiances—and is captured by an Imperial Battlecruiser. In a wild twist of fate, their paths will collide and even odder alliances form as Han and Luke pit themselves against the Empire to bring Leia safely home. (Approx. 000 pp.) 2006.
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