World Famous Comics: Sacrifice (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 5)
Sacrifice (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 5)
By: Karen Traviss Publisher: Del Rey Average Rating: Binding: Mass Market Paperback Label: Del Rey Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 512 Publication Date: April 29, 2008 Release Date: April 29, 2008
Product Description: Civil war rages as the Galactic Alliance–led by Cal Omas and the Jedi forces of Luke Skywalker–battles a confederation of breakaway planets that rally to the side of rebellious Corellia. Suspected of involvement in an assassination plot against Queen Mother Tenel Ka of the Hapes Consortium, Han and Leia Solo are on the run, hunted by none other than their own son, Jacen, whose increasingly authoritarian tactics as head of GA security have led Luke and Mara Skywalker to fear that their nephew may be treading perilously close to the dark side.
But as his family sees in Jacen the chilling legacy of his Sith grandfather, Darth Vader, many of the frontline troops adore him, and countless citizens see him as a savior. The galaxy has been torn apart by too many wars. All Jacen wants is safety and stability for all–and he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.
To end the bloodshed and suffering, what sacrifice would be too great? That is the question tormenting Jacen. Already he has sacrificed much, embracing the pitiless teachings of Lumiya, the Dark Lady of the Sith, who has taught him that a strong will and noble purpose can hold the evil excesses of the dark side at bay, bringing peace and order to the galaxy–but at a price.
For there is one final test that Jacen must pass before he can gain the awesome power of a true Sith Lord: He must bring about the death of someone he values dearly. What troubles Jacen isn’t whether he has the strength to commit murder. He has steeled himself for that, and worse if necessary. No, the question that troubles Jacen is who the sacrifice should be.
As the strands of destiny draw ever more tightly together in a galaxy-spanning web, the shocking answer will shatter two families . . . and cast a grim shadow over the future.
Oh No Jacen! Big Star Wars freak and have read almost all the post Return of the Jedi novels. I started this one, but it got too depressing with (SPOILER) Jacen's for sure fall to the dark side and murdering one of my favorite characters. Don't want to finish the series now. Sorry, but I like happy endings and I can tell this one does not have one.
the series finally gets good The Legacy series until this point had been completely disappointing. Too much of the series had been wasted on trying to parallel Jacen to his grandfather instead of just letting the story unfold naturally. This book is the turning point for the series and finally we start to see some action that makes sense. Being a huge Star Wars fan I had read the first four books just because they were Star Wars, but with Sacrifice I became excited about reading the rest of the series just because of the story being told. This is the book that starts it all folks. The fate of the galaxy begins here.
Imoprtant in the chain This book contain vital information needed to continue the story line. it is a must have in the story line
Star Wars: Sacrifice Sacrifice (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 5) I bought this as a gift for my son , he loves everything Star Wars!!
The Inter-Dynastic struggle for ruling the Galaxy gets bloody. A ruthless political leader escalates a war in order to serve his ambitions. Parents are faced with how far gone their estranged child has become. A government is betrayed and a group of minor nations form a very dangerous alliance. Does this sound like Star Wars? In this excellent novel, Karen Traviss seamlessly fuses the Space Opera elements of Star Wars with the dirty political and family strife at the peaks of the Galactic Republic. Family is a key theme here, not only the Solos and the Skywalkers, but the infamous Boba Fett as well. Boba Fett finds himself to be part of a family and a living culture, and we learn much about the fascinating Mandalorian nation. Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker find how much their estranged son, Ben, has matured without them. Han and Leia Organa Solo realize that their beloved Jacen may be following his grandfather's path, with galaxy spanning consequences. There is nothing clean or neat about the events of Sacrifice, and that is to the good: stories so powerful are rarely wrapped up simply. I look forward to each new installment.
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