Category Archives: Science Fiction

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REVIEW – Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil by Drew Karpyshyn

Title: Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil Author: Drew Karpyshyn Copyright: 2010 (Del Rey); 306 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-345-51157-7 Series: Star Wars Expanded Universe Sensuality: None Genre: Science Fiction ERA:  Sith/Republic – 1,020 years before the Battle of Yavin (Star Wars: A … Continue reading

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AUDIO – Bellwether by Connie Willis

Title: Bellwether Author:  Connie Willis Narrator:  Kate Reading Length: Unabridged (6 h, 30 m) Published: February 2009 (Blackstone Audio, Inc) Genre(s): Science Fiction, Fiction Start: 16 November 2010 Finished: 19 November 2010 Source:  Public Library From Audible.com:  Sandra Foster studies … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Darth Bane: Rule of Two by Drew Karpyshyn

Title: Darth Bane: Rule of Two Author: Drew Karpyshyn Copyright: 2008 (Del Rey); 320 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-345-47749-1 Series: Star Wars Expanded Universe Sensuality: None Genre: Science Fiction ERA: Sith/Republic – 1,020 years before the Battle of Yavin (Star Wars: A … Continue reading

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Allegiance

Author: Timothy Zahn Copyright: 2007 (Del Rey); pgs. 400 Series: Star Wars Expanded Universe Sensuality: N/A ERA: Empire – Shortly after the Battle of Yavin (Star Wars: A New Hope) Summary: The destruction of the Death Star by the Rebel … Continue reading

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Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader

Author: James Luceno Copyright: 2005, Del Rey (338 pages) Series: Star Wars Expanded Universe Sensuality: Er, no. Violence: Comparable to what was seen in the movies. Era: Empire, 19 years Before the Battle of Yavin (A New Hope) Summary: Several … Continue reading

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

As 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. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine continues to strip away constitutional liberties in the name … Continue reading

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Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil

On the planet Neimoida, Jed Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker set out to capture a treacherous ally of the Sith. Though they come up empty, their daring efforts yield an unexpected prize: intelligence capable of leading the Republic forces … Continue reading

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Flashback – Clone Wars: Yoda – Dark Rendezvous

As the Clone Wars rage, Jedi Master Yoda must once again face one of his greatest adversaries — Count Dooku. The Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of battle, one Jedi Knight … Continue reading

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Flashback: Clone Wars – Jedi Trial

Because of a shortage of available Jedi knights, the inexperienced Anakin Skywalker and the disgraced Nejaa Halcyon are sent to the planet Praesitlyn, at the head of a small fleet and army of clone warriors. Praesitlyn is under attack by … Continue reading

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Flashback: Clone Wars – Medstar II: Jedi Healer

While the Clone Wars wreak havoc throughout the galaxy, the situation on the far world of Drongar is desperate, as Republic forces engage in a fierce fight with the Separatists. The threatened enemy offensive begins as the Separatists employ legions … Continue reading

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