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Light of the Jedi

Star Wars: The High Republic
Pages
380
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before the Clone Wars...Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in the High Republic.

It is a golden age. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the farthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm. But even the brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.

When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.

Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbors a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart.

About the author

C
Charles Soule

Charles Soule is a Brooklyn, New York-based comic book writer, novelist, musician, and attorney. He is best known for writing Daredevil, She-Hulk, Death of Wolverine, and various Star Wars books and comic series from Del Rey Books and Marvel Comics, and his creator-owned series Letter 44, Curse Words, and Undiscovered Country, which he co-wrote with Scott Snyder. His debut novel, The Oracle Year was released by Harper Perennial on April 3, 2018. His follow-up novel, Anyone was released on Decemb...

Characters

JediProtagonist
Bell ZettifarSupporting
Loden GreatstormSupporting
Elzar MannSupporting
Lourna DeeSupporting
All characters in Light of the Jedi

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book the best place to start reading The High Republic series?

    This novel serves as the inaugural entry for the entire publishing initiative and is widely recommended as the primary starting point for new readers. While the series includes stories set in earlier time periods, following the publication order beginning with this book provides the intended narrative experience.

  • Does this story resolve on its own or is it part of a larger arc?

    The narrative functions as the opening installment of a multi-year, interconnected project that spans various books, comics, and other media. While it concludes its immediate central conflict, it establishes foundational plot threads and character arcs that continue throughout the broader series.

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