The ruthless warlord Thrawn may have found the firepower needed to take a bite out of the New Republic, leaving Luke, Leia, Hans, and Chewbacca up against more than they bargained for.

It is a dark time for the New Republic. The Yuukhan Vong, despite some recent losses, continue to advance into the Core, and continue their relentless hunt for the Jedi. Now, in a desperate act of courage, Anakin Solo leads a Jedi strike force into the heart of Yuukhan Vong territory, where he hopes to destroy a major Vong anti-jedi weapon.

Seven years after their daring assault deep inside enemy territory (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Star by Star), Jaina Solo and her fellow survivors answer a mysterious call for help and vanish into the Unknown Regions. Soon, the Jedi Council learns that the group has undertaken a mission that will drive a wedge between the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances and its skittish ally, the Chiss ..

First in a new series of Star Wars novels bringing together well-loved characters, such as Luke Skywalker, with a host of all-new characters. In this story, the Jedi are in danger, and young Anakin Solo is determined to rescue them.

Following intense personal loss, Jaina Solo descends to the dark side, determined to take her revenge on the Yuuzhan Vong. In the process, she learns something new about fighting the alien invaders, but she must also remeber that revenge is not the way of the Jedi.

As the bloodied and weary galaxy faces battle once more, the Jedi take on the formidable task of bringing the last of the Empire into the light. From the ashes of the New Republic, torn apart by the Yuuzhan Vong forces, the newly formed Galactic Alliance has risen, determined to bring peace to the entire galaxy.